NM Mule Deer Unit 20
Terrain Difficulty
Easy terrain — gentle slopes and modest relief, accessible country for most hunters.
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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..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Der-2-212
Archery, Der-2-213
Archery, Der-2-218
Archery, Der-2-219
Muzzleloader, Der-3-214
Muzzleloader, Der-3-220
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Rifle, Der-1-210
Rifle, Der-1-211
Rifle, Der-1-216
Rifle, Der-1-217
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-216 | 92 | 28 | 36.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-217 | 90 | 28 | 34.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-218 | 45 | 3 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-219 | 25 | 7 | 37.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-220 | 85 | 21 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-216 | 90 | 25 | 32.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-217 | 90 | 26 | 37.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-218 | 45 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-219 | 25 | 5 | 22.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-220 | 85 | 19 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-210 | 90 | 17 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-211 | 90 | 20 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-212 | 40 | 2 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-213 | 25 | 11 | 47.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-214 | 85 | 13 | 18.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-218) — DER-2-218 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-219) — DER-2-219 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-220) — DER-3-220 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-216) — DER-1-216 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-217) — DER-1-217 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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