AZ Mule Deer Unit 45A

AZ 45A — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 45A spans 205,709 acres of entirely public land across a dramatic elevation gradient—from low-desert scrub at 1,186 feet to forested highlands topping 4,835 feet. This vertical relief creates distinct habitat zones: lower elevations support desert shrubland and grassland typical of southeastern Arizona, while higher country transitions to ponderosa pine and mixed-conifer forest. The Coronado National Forest (Safford district) provides the primary access framework and mapping resource for navigating land status and entry points. Hunters should obtain current Coronado National Forest maps to identify reliable access corridors and distinguish public..