AZ Mule Deer Unit 13A

# AZ 13A Mule Deer — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 13A spans 1,614–7,995 ft elevation across ~1.24 million acres with **95% public land**—excellent access for self-guided hunts. The extreme elevation range offers diverse habitat from low desert to high-country mule deer terrain, though specific drainage maps and road conditions require field scouting. ## Herd Quality & Population Herd composition is **exceptional** (91/100 index in 2025, 37:100 buck:doe ratio). The 2024–2023 ratios (54:100, 60:100) are flagged as likely from small survey samples and should be treated skeptically; the 37:100 in 2025 is more reliable. Overall, the unit maintains...