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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 14

Total Acres
1,060,051
Public Land
33%
Wilderness
4%
Elevation
4,727–9,996 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-187) — Der-2-187Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
1
Avg Score
181
Top Score
181
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 14 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 14 spans 4,727–9,996 ft elevation with only 33% public land—a significant access constraint. Forum posts reference a 2016 burn scar and thick cover in roadless areas, suggesting patchy hunting conditions. Success will depend heavily on willingness to hike away from roads and navigate recovering forestland. **Herd Quality** No wildlife survey data (bull:cow or buck:doe ratios) is available for this unit. Harvest success rates are...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-186)resident2,52046
2023Rifle (Der-1-186)nonresident993
2023Rifle (Der-1-186)outfitter846
2023Archery (Der-2-187)resident58929
2023Archery (Der-2-187)nonresident462
2023Archery (Der-2-187)outfitter274
2023Archery (Der-2-188)resident75621
2023Archery (Der-2-188)nonresident502
2023Archery (Der-2-188)outfitter592
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-189)resident81346
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-189)nonresident443
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-189)outfitter246

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
8 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022Rifle (Der-1-181)502961.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-182)301663.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-183)251255.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-184)503472.0%