AZ Mule Deer Unit 19A

# AZ 19A — Mule Deer Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 19A spans 3,090–7,836 ft elevation across 484,253 acres with 71% public land access—solid opportunity for mixed desert and mid-elevation hunting. Terrain transitions from hot lower-elevation chaparral to higher-elevation ponderosa and mixed conifer, offering diverse hunting options depending on season timing and weather. ## Herd Quality The 2024 herd composition is exceptional (91/100 quality index) with a 33:100 buck:doe ratio—a healthy age structure supporting trophy potential. Yavapai County (100% unit overlap) has produced 2 record-book mule deer entries since 1983, with a pre-2000 peak of 200.6. Recent decade...