AZ Mule Deer Unit 30A

# AZ 30A — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 30A spans 1.1M acres from desert foothills (3,710 ft) to high-elevation ridges (8,152 ft) with just over 51% public land. Elevation variation provides diverse habitat across the season; lower elevations offer early-season access, while higher country becomes prime as temperatures cool. Coronado National Forest and surrounding public land provide backbone access, though private land ownership is significant—scouting maps and landowner cooperation are valuable. ## Herd Quality The 2025 trophy quality index is **Exceptional (91/100)** with a buck:doe ratio of 35:100, showing strong age-class structure. This is notable improvement from...