AZ Mule Deer Unit 4A

# AZ 4A Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 4A spans 4,766–7,941 ft elevation with 72% public land, offering a mix of high desert and forest terrain. Substantial public access supports DIY hunting across varied elevation zones, though terrain ruggedness increases with elevation. **Herd Quality** The 2024 survey shows a respectable 27:100 buck:doe ratio indicating decent buck availability. Note that 2023's 100:100 ratio is unreliable (⚠ small sample artifact). Recent trophy records show a concerning **downward trend**: pre-2000 averages were 221, but the 2020s average only 193—a 28-point decline. Coconino County (71% of unit overlap) produced the bulk of historical...