AZ Mule Deer Unit 8

AZ 8 — Terrain & Access AZ 8 spans 413,104 acres across the Mogollon Rim country, ranging from 3,553 to 9,236 feet in elevation. Nearly all land (98.2%) is publicly managed, providing excellent access for self-guided hunters across desert foothills, pinyon-juniper transitions, and high-elevation ponderosa forest. Road networks and trailheads are distributed throughout the unit, making logistics straightforward for most skill levels. ---. Herd Quality Recent wildlife surveys document an average buck:doe ratio of 24:100—a level indicating average herd composition. This ratio reflects moderate hunting pressure and a balanced age structure typical of well-managed mule deer populations. The..