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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 13

Total Acres
2,847,955
Public Land
69%
Elevation
4,591–9,445 ft

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NM 13 – Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access NM 13 spans from 4,600 to 9,400 feet across nearly 2.85 million acres, with roughly 68% public land offering solid access. The elevation range supports varied habitat from lower pinyon-juniper to high-country mixed conifer, providing both opportunity and terrain diversity for foot-hunting. Hunt Character This is a physically demanding unit that rewards self-reliant hunters. The public-land majority means DIY hunters can access significant territory, though competition for choice drainage heads and water sources will be real. The elevation spread demands versatility—early season hunting may require glassing and stalking low-country..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Der-2-178

Nonresident61%drew in 2022
4 applied · 8 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident85%drew in 2022
8 applied · 105 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Der-2-179

Nonresident27%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
8 applied · 4 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident29%drew in 2022 (1 in 3)
21 applied · 63 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Der-2-183

Nonresident68%drew in 2024
14 applied · 8 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident72%drew in 2024
220 applied · 105 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Der-2-184

Nonresident12%drew in 2024 (1 in 9)
61 applied · 4 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident32%drew in 2024 (1 in 3)
331 applied · 63 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Der-3-180

Nonresident47%drew in 2022 (1 in 2)
24 applied · 12 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident50%drew in 2022
16 applied · 168 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Der-3-185

Nonresident58%drew in 2024
32 applied · 12 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident71%drew in 2024
453 applied · 168 tags · equal-chance random draw
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Rifle, Der-1-175

Nonresident20%drew in 2022 (1 in 5)
5 applied · 9 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident14%drew in 2022 (1 in 7)
25 applied · 126 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-176

Nonresident24%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
4 applied · 9 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident15%drew in 2022 (1 in 7)
29 applied · 126 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-177

Nonresident27%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
7 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident21%drew in 2022 (1 in 5)
8 applied · 42 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-180

Nonresident19%drew in 2024 (1 in 5)
72 applied · 9 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident11%drew in 2024 (1 in 9)
1,838 applied · 126 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-181

Nonresident19%drew in 2024 (1 in 5)
77 applied · 9 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident17%drew in 2024 (1 in 6)
1,325 applied · 126 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-182

Nonresident29%drew in 2024 (1 in 3)
12 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident17%drew in 2024 (1 in 6)
345 applied · 42 tags · equal-chance random draw

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle, Der-1-1801501814.0%
2024Rifle, Der-1-1811502822.0%
2024Rifle, Der-1-182501941.0%
2024Archery, Der-2-1831251111.0%
2024Archery, Der-2-18475915.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Der-3-1852034023.0%
2023Rifle, Der-1-1801503224.0%
2023Rifle, Der-1-1811502822.0%
2023Rifle, Der-1-182501736.0%
2023Archery, Der-2-18312555.0%
2023Archery, Der-2-18475813.0%
2023Muzzleloader, Der-3-185204169.0%
2022Rifle, Der-1-1751503022.0%
2022Rifle, Der-1-1761502923.0%
2022Rifle, Der-1-177501021.0%
2022Archery, Der-2-17812545.0%
2022Archery, Der-2-17975812.0%
2022Muzzleloader, Der-3-1802003218.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-183) — DER-2-183Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-184) — DER-2-184Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-185) — DER-3-185Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-180) — DER-1-180Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-181) — DER-1-181Nov 14, 2026Nov 18, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-182) — DER-1-182Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
6
Avg Score
230.9
Top Score
256.4
Recent (5yr)
0

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