AZ Mule Deer Unit 45C
Terrain Difficulty
Moderate terrain — broken, dissected terrain and stretches of very steep ground.
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AZ 45C — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 45C spans 192,723 acres of entirely public land across a dramatic elevation range—from desert floor at 813 feet to high country at 3,763 feet. This vertical relief creates distinct habitat zones: low-elevation desert scrub and grassland, mid-elevation transition terrain, and higher ponderosa-pine country. The full public-land base eliminates access friction; hunters can scout and hunt without permission concerns. Elevation diversity means terrain character shifts dramatically within the unit, so successful hunters often shift strategy and location based on conditions and seasonal movement patterns. Hunt Character This unit suits..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Rifle #1072
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.
Rifle Any #1072
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.
Rifle Any #1073
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.
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Historical data (2022–2023). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rifle #1072 | 202 | 50 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle #1072 | 209 | 35 | 17.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rifle Any #1072 — 1072 | Nov 7, 2025 — Nov 16, 2025 | — | male |
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