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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 15

Total Acres
1,045,499
Public Land
80%
Elevation
5,749–10,164 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-190) — Der-2-190Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-191) — Der-2-191Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-192) — Der-3-192Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-193) — Der-3-193Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
4
Avg Score
206
Top Score
259.9
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 15 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** NM 15 spans 5,750–10,164 ft across roughly 1 million acres with 80% public land, offering diverse elevation-based habitat from mid-elevation desert to high-country mixed forest. Abundant public access supports DIY hunting with typical New Mexico logistics (dispersed camping, minimal developed infrastructure). **Herd Quality** Trophy record data indicates the unit has produced record-book mule deer historically, though recent entries show declining...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Archery (Der-2-190)resident32663
2023Archery (Der-2-190)nonresident454
2023Archery (Der-2-190)outfitter48
2023Archery (Der-2-191)resident15921
2023Archery (Der-2-191)nonresident372
2023Archery (Der-2-191)outfitter62
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-192)resident633139
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-192)nonresident8410
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-192)outfitter1516
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-193)resident4884
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-193)nonresident136
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-193)outfitter510

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery (Der-2-185)7548.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-186)2516.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-187)1654028.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-188)1001821.0%