NM Mule Deer Unit 15
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-190) — Der-2-190 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-191) — Der-2-191 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-192) — Der-3-192 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-193) — Der-3-193 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-190) | resident | 326 | 63 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-190) | nonresident | 45 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-190) | outfitter | 4 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-191) | resident | 159 | 21 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-191) | nonresident | 37 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-191) | outfitter | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-192) | resident | 633 | 139 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-192) | nonresident | 84 | 10 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-192) | outfitter | 15 | 16 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-193) | resident | 48 | 84 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-193) | nonresident | 13 | 6 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-193) | outfitter | 5 | 10 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-185) | 75 | 4 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-186) | 25 | 1 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-187) | 165 | 40 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-188) | 100 | 18 | 21.0% |