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AZ Mule Deer Unit 9

Total Acres
682,959
Public Land
78%
Elevation
4,341–7,534 ft

Trophy Data

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

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

14per 100

2024 Survey

Fawn : Doe

36per 100

2024 Survey

AI Scout Analysis

# AZ Unit 9 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 9 spans mid-elevation ponderosa and mixed-conifer forest (4,341–7,534 ft) with 78% public land. This provides solid access for DIY hunters without wilderness complications or guide requirements. Terrain is moderately rugged but huntable across most of the unit. ## Herd Quality **Wildlife survey data indicates a poor buck:doe ratio of 10:100** — well below the 15–25:100 benchmark for average herds. This reflects significant harvest...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
8 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle Any #1010nonresident186110
2023Ham Any #1175nonresident51
2023Rifle Any #1010resident2,6151,100
2023Ham Any #1175resident3910

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle #100995132935.0%
2022Rifle #10106233.0%
2022Ham #11758563.0%