AZ Mule Deer Unit 22

# AZ 22 Mule Deer – Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 22 spans 1,328–7,814 ft elevation across nearly 1 million acres of 99% public land with 30% designated wilderness. This creates excellent accessibility for DIY hunters with diverse terrain from low desert to high country, though wilderness areas may add hiking distance for backcountry glassing. **Herd Quality** Buck:doe ratios have declined noticeably: 41:100 in 2023 (flagged as unreliable due to small sample) dropped to 24:100 in 2024 and 19:100 in 2025. The 2025 quality index (60/100) reflects "Good" herd composition but a shrinking breeding pool—typical of managed units balancing...