NM Mule Deer Unit 17
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-204) — Der-2-204 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-205) — Der-2-205 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-206) — Der-3-206 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-201) — Der-1-201 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-202) — Der-1-202 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-203) — Der-1-203 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 17 — Mule Deer Tactical Summary ## Terrain & Access Unit 17 spans 4,600–10,725 ft elevation with 75% public land access—a large, high-elevation block offering diverse terrain from foothill to alpine. Multiple season dates (September through January) provide flexibility in hunting conditions and deer behavior windows. ## Herd Quality & Population Forum reports indicate good deer numbers and mention "plenty of deer around" with 4x4 bucks achievable in youth hunts. No current wildlife survey...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-201) | resident | 3,014 | 67 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-201) | nonresident | 187 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-201) | outfitter | 86 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-202) | resident | 1,967 | 67 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-202) | nonresident | 261 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-202) | outfitter | 82 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-204) | resident | 316 | 63 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-204) | nonresident | 38 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-204) | outfitter | 9 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-205) | resident | 654 | 63 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-205) | nonresident | 83 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-205) | outfitter | 28 | 8 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-206) | resident | 591 | 67 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-206) | nonresident | 48 | 5 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-206) | outfitter | 7 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-203) | resident | 704 | 67 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-203) | nonresident | 73 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-203) | outfitter | 24 | 8 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-196) | 80 | 39 | 52.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-197) | 80 | 27 | 41.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-198) | 80 | 48 | 67.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-199) | 75 | 7 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-200) | 75 | 13 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-201) | 80 | 25 | 33.0% |