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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 10

Total Acres
1,427,754
Public Land
73%
Elevation
6,150–9,191 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-175) — Der-2-175Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-176) — Der-3-176Sep 27, 2026Oct 3, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-170) — Der-1-170Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026male
2026Rifle (Der-1-171) — Der-1-171Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-172) — Der-1-172Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-173) — Der-1-173Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-174) — Der-1-174Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
4
Avg Score
221.8
Top Score
244.6
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NM Unit 10 — Mule Deer Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access:** Unit 10 spans 1.4 million acres across high-elevation mixed terrain (6,150–9,191 ft) with 73% public land, providing excellent access for self-guided hunts across diverse habitat. Early-season archery opportunities (early September) contrast with late-season rifle hunts extending into November, allowing hunters to time seasons by preference and draw success. **Herd Quality:** Herd survey data is not available for this unit....

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
39 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-171)resident1,21959
2023Rifle (Der-1-171)nonresident474
2023Rifle (Der-1-172)resident85655
2023Rifle (Der-1-172)nonresident374
2023Rifle (Der-1-172)outfitter16
2023Rifle (Der-1-173)resident1,05776
2023Rifle (Der-1-173)nonresident445
2023Rifle (Der-1-173)outfitter39
2023Archery (Der-2-175)resident37384
2023Archery (Der-2-175)nonresident136
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-176)resident47276
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-176)nonresident145
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-176)outfitter19
2023Rifle (Der-1-170)resident8017
2023Rifle (Der-1-170)nonresident11
2023Rifle (Der-1-174)resident17621
2023Rifle (Der-1-174)nonresident122
2023Rifle (Der-1-174)outfitter12

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-165)20740.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-166)702132.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-167)651424.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-168)901014.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-169)25832.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-170)1001214.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-171)902330.0%