NM Mule Deer Unit 12
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-178) — Der-2-178 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-179) — Der-3-179 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-177) — Der-1-177 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 12 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** NM 12 spans 6,000–8,500 ft elevation across 1.66 million acres with 52% public land access. Mid-elevation mule deer habitat with a mix of private and public hunting opportunity. Forum posts cite this as a "top unit" for trophy potential, though access varies considerably between public and private parcels. **Herd Quality** Trophy record data shows historical strength but recent decline. Pre-2000 entries averaged in the mid-230s; recent entries...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-177) | resident | 442 | 71 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-177) | nonresident | 73 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-177) | outfitter | 13 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-178) | resident | 72 | 17 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-178) | nonresident | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-178) | outfitter | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-179) | resident | 52 | 34 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-179) | nonresident | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-179) | outfitter | 1 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-172) | 90 | 10 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-173) | 20 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-174) | 40 | 2 | 6.0% |