AZ Mule Deer Unit 13B

# AZ 13B Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 13B spans ~2 million acres across extreme elevation (1,102–7,836 ft) with 99.6% public land, offering diverse hunting conditions from desert flats to high country. The unit is geographically vast (~140 × 50 miles) and requires serious scouting or outfitter assistance to locate trophy deer effectively. ## Herd Quality The 2025 buck:doe ratio of 42:100 indicates a healthy herd in recovery; prior survey data (74:100 and 76:100 in 2023–24) flagged small sample sizes but suggest improving recruitment. Current herd composition supports quality bucks. ## Trophy Potential Mohave County (which overlaps this...