NM Mule Deer Unit 12

NM 12 — Terrain & Hunt Character Terrain & Access NM 12 spans 1.66 million acres across mid-elevation mountain terrain (6,009–8,461 ft), with just over half the unit on public land. This mixed-access character means terrain and hunt quality vary significantly depending on whether you're on public or private ground. Public-land hunters should expect moderate access competition and will need to scout thoroughly to find unworked country. The moderate public-land percentage suggests pockets of private ranches interspersed throughout, which can both limit and concentrate game movement. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NM 12 hold record-book entries for mule deer,..