NM Mule Deer Unit 18
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-209) — Der-2-209 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-210) — Der-2-210 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-211) — Der-3-211 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-207) — Der-1-207 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-208) — Der-1-208 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 18 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 18 spans 1.56 million acres across a mid-to-high elevation range (4,546–7,407 ft) with 70% public land access. The forum posts indicate mixed terrain with some sagebrush flats and coniferous habitat; water availability is a significant constraint in this region, especially during drought years. Road access exists on public lands, though some private inholdings limit routing. ## Herd Quality No recent wildlife survey data (bull:cow or buck:doe...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-207) | resident | 844 | 59 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-207) | nonresident | 47 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-207) | outfitter | 32 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-208) | resident | 499 | 59 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-208) | nonresident | 38 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-208) | outfitter | 13 | 7 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-209) | resident | 86 | 42 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-209) | nonresident | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-209) | outfitter | 3 | 5 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-210) | resident | 201 | 34 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-210) | nonresident | 51 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-210) | outfitter | 31 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-211) | resident | 154 | 63 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-211) | nonresident | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-211) | outfitter | 1 | 8 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-202) | 70 | 12 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-203) | 70 | 17 | 27.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-204) | 50 | 4 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-205) | 40 | 6 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-206) | 75 | 22 | 32.0% |