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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 17

Total Acres
1,054,541
Public Land
75%
Wilderness
6%
Elevation
4,600–10,725 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-204) — Der-2-204Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-205) — Der-2-205Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-206) — Der-3-206Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-201) — Der-1-201Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-202) — Der-1-202Nov 14, 2026Nov 18, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-203) — Der-1-203Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
2
Avg Score
248.9
Top Score
256.4
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Der-1-201)resident3,01467
2023Rifle (Der-1-201)nonresident1875
2023Rifle (Der-1-201)outfitter868
2023Rifle (Der-1-202)resident1,96767
2023Rifle (Der-1-202)nonresident2615
2023Rifle (Der-1-202)outfitter828
2023Archery (Der-2-204)resident31663
2023Archery (Der-2-204)nonresident384
2023Archery (Der-2-204)outfitter98
2023Archery (Der-2-205)resident65463
2023Archery (Der-2-205)nonresident834
2023Archery (Der-2-205)outfitter288
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-206)resident59167
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-206)nonresident485
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-206)outfitter78
2023Rifle (Der-1-203)resident70467
2023Rifle (Der-1-203)nonresident735
2023Rifle (Der-1-203)outfitter248

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-196)803952.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-197)802741.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-198)804867.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-199)75713.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-200)751320.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-201)802533.0%