NM Mule Deer Unit 20

NM 20 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 20 spans 1.6 million acres across a steep elevation gradient (3,973–7,515 ft), with three-quarters public land. This mixed-access unit blends lower-country semi-arid terrain with higher-elevation forest and transition zones. Water availability is a critical constraint in the lower and mid-elevation portions — drought conditions and seasonal drying of dirt tanks on public land concentrate deer movement around reliable sources, often private ranch inholdings. Higher elevations support more consistent water and denser habitat. The unit's size and public-land majority create both opportunity and navigation challenge. Hunters need to understand local..