AZ Pronghorn Unit 2C

# AZ Unit 2C – Pronghorn Rifle (Male) Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 2C spans 5,680–7,870 ft elevation with 60% public land. The mid-to-high elevation zone offers rolling plateau terrain typical of northeastern Arizona pronghorn country—open sagebrush flats interspersed with ponderosa and piñon-juniper patches. Public land access is reasonable, though pronghorn hunting here requires spot-and-stalk across exposed terrain rather than timber work. **Herd Quality** The 2025 herd survey shows an **average quality index (46/100) with a 23:100 buck:doe ratio**—a significant decline from the 34:100 in 2024 and well below the exceptional (but unreliable) 2023 spike. The downward trend suggests...