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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

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

B&C Entries
6
Avg Score
230.9
Top Score
256.4
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 13 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** NM 13 spans 2.85 million acres across a broad elevation range (4,591–9,445 ft) with 68% public land access. This large landscape supports diverse mule deer habitat from lower mesas to high-country ridges, offering multiple hunt codes with staggered seasons from September through November. **Herd Quality & Trends** Trophy data is limited and dated—the most recent record-book entry from this county group was 2014. Historical production (pre-2000)...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
35 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-180)resident1,884126
2023Rifle (Der-1-180)nonresident959
2023Rifle (Der-1-180)outfitter2315
2023Rifle (Der-1-181)resident1,289126
2023Rifle (Der-1-181)nonresident949
2023Rifle (Der-1-181)outfitter2115
2023Archery (Der-2-183)resident268105
2023Archery (Der-2-183)nonresident288
2023Archery (Der-2-183)outfitter1312
2023Archery (Der-2-184)resident38563
2023Archery (Der-2-184)nonresident474
2023Archery (Der-2-184)outfitter238
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-185)resident512168
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-185)nonresident1412
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-185)outfitter420
2023Rifle (Der-1-182)resident32642
2023Rifle (Der-1-182)nonresident173
2023Rifle (Der-1-182)outfitter65

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-175)1503022.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-176)1502923.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-177)501021.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-178)12545.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-179)75812.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-180)2003218.0%