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ArizonaPronghorn

AZ Pronghorn Unit 8

Total Acres
413,104
Public Land
98%
Wilderness
9%
Elevation
3,553–9,236 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
8° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
19° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±9° variability
Vertical Relief
5,683 ft relief
Altitude
9,236 ft max
Remoteness
9% wilderness

Strenuous terrain — over 5,683 ft of vertical relief and broken, dissected terrain.

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AZ 8 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access AZ 8 spans 3,553–9,236 feet across 413,000 acres with exceptional public-land access—98% of the unit is open to hunting. This elevation breadth creates distinct seasonal habitat: lower-elevation sagebrush and desert grasslands transition to pinyon-juniper and mixed conifer at higher elevations. The broad elevation range and high public-land availability make this unit highly accessible for self-guided hunters across diverse terrain types. Herd Quality Wildlife surveys document a above-average pronghorn population with a 27:100 buck:doe ratio across recent observations. This ratio indicates a well-managed herd with balanced sex structure and healthy..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Muzzleloader Buck #2028

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%10 pts → <0.01%26 pts → <0.01%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 0.17%9 pts → 1.7%26 pts → 100.0%27 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Muzzleloader Buck #2029

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%11 pts → <0.01%27 pts → <0.01%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.10%5 pts → 0.60%26 pts → 51.3%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Muzzleloader Buck #2030

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%8 pts → <0.01%21 pts → <0.01%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.10%2 pts → 0.30%26 pts → 51.3%33 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Muzzleloader Early Buck #2028

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%10 pts → <0.01%26 pts → <0.01%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2023 draw)
0 pts → 0.14%9 pts → 1.4%26 pts → 100.0%27 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2023 draw.

Muzzleloader Early Buck #2029

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → <0.01%11 pts → <0.01%27 pts → <0.01%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2024 draw)
0 pts → 0.07%5 pts → 0.44%26 pts → 100.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2024 draw.

Muzzleloader Early Buck #2030

NonresidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.18%13 pts → 2.5%22 pts → 4.1%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

ResidentEst. draw odds by point level (2022 draw)
0 pts → 0.13%4 pts → 0.65%21 pts → 2.8%22 pts → 3.0%

Bonus draw — more points always means better odds. Estimated from the 2022 draw.

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Muzzleloader #202944100.0%
2024Muzzleloader #203055100.0%
2023Muzzleloader #202810880.0%
2023Muzzleloader #20291000.0%
2022Rifle #20298450.0%
2022Rifle #203010330.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Muzzleloader Buck Pronghorn #2031 — 2031Sep 4, 2026Sep 13, 2026male
2026Rifle Buck Pronghorn #2014 — 2014Oct 2, 2026Oct 11, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
287
Avg Score
85
Top Score
95
Recent (5yr)
5

Herd Data

Buck : Doe

32per 100

2025 Survey

Fawn : Doe

13per 100

2025 Survey

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