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ArizonaMule Deer

AZ Mule Deer Unit 5A

Total Acres
442,912
Public Land
69%
Elevation
4,852–8,054 ft

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
94
Avg Score
214.4
Top Score
294.1
Recent (5yr)
3

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

20per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

48per 100

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# AZ 5A Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 5A spans 4,850–8,050 ft elevation across high-country plateau and canyon terrain with 69% public land access, providing solid opportunity for foot-based hunters willing to cover distance. Mid-elevation to high-elevation habitat supports resident mule deer populations across mixed forest and openings. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data shows an unusually high buck:doe ratio (81:100) that likely reflects a small sample size rather than herd...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
6 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle Any #1006nonresident6842
2023Rifle Any #1007nonresident571
2023Rifle Any #1006resident1,877423
2023Rifle Any #1802resident3127
2023Rifle Any #1007resident4609
2023Rifle Any #1803resident71

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle #10063338526.0%
2022Rifle #1802261454.0%