Which Unit should I choose? Thinking 17a or 19a

[PhxDT]

I got drawn last year with the family, and back down to the bottom of the ladder.  My dad is part of the group, and he just wants to go out and hunt, as his hunting days are numbered.  Given that, I am looking at 17a, 19a, and maybe the mule deer 23.  The first two seem to have decent success rates relative to the chances of getting drawn. In other words, with having a couple of points, we have a decent shot of getting drawn.

 

It goes without saying, I am deciding for my second choice. First choice with be something premium.

 

Thx

 

[elkaholic]

Look at last yrs left over tag units / hunts and pick one of those.

[PhxDT]

i put in for 19a, FYI

[thegunsmith2506]

4 hours ago, PhxDT said:

i put in for 19a, FYI

We have hunted 19a a lot. We had tags in 2018 and it was a zoo. We had a hard time getting away from the crowds, but we saw deer everywhere. Good luck on the draw!

[knothead]

Wise choice.  19a has many more deer than 17a and seems to be rebounding over last 7-10 years.  Lions & predators have done a number on the once good 17a mule deer herd.  Like many other mule deer units, 17a has fallen steadily since late 90's.