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 4,852–8,054 ft elevation with 69% public land—a mix of high-country forest and mid-elevation transition habitat. The wide elevation band offers diverse deer habitat across seasons, though higher elevations may limit late-hunt accessibility depending on snow. ## Draw Difficulty – RESIDENTS Two separate hunts are available: **Hunt #1007 (Primary):** 19% aggregate draw rate with 423 tags. At 5 points, you have a 31% draw chance; at 6 points, 62% draw chance. This is the most accessible option for residents. Gun season runs Oct 31–Nov 09. **Hunt #1803 (Limited):** Only...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025rifle any #1007resident2,25442316.0%
2025rifle any #1803resident412756.1%
2024rifle any #1006resident2,24042316.2%
2024rifle any #1802resident402762.5%
2023rifle any #1006resident1,87742318.0%
2023rifle any #1802resident312774.2%
2023rifle any #1007resident46091.3%
2023rifle any #1803resident7114.3%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2025rifle #100736213638.0%
2025rifle #1803271763.0%
2023rifle #100636414540.0%
2023rifle #10078675.0%
2023rifle #1802251560.0%
2023rifle #1803100.0%
2022rifle #10063338526.0%
2022rifle #1802261454.0%

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