NM Mule Deer Unit 20
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
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 20 Mule Deer — Tactical Overview **Terrain & Access** NM 20 spans 1.6 million acres with 74% public land and substantial elevation range (4,000–7,500 ft), providing diverse hunting conditions. Forum posts note the region is currently in severe drought with limited water sources on public land; private inholdings hold reliable tanks. Access is feasible but requires scouting for water and game concentration. **Herd Quality** Trophy record data is sparse and historical (1972–1973 entries from...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-216) | resident | 1,019 | 76 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-216) | nonresident | 41 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-216) | outfitter | 20 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-217) | resident | 632 | 76 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-217) | nonresident | 26 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-217) | outfitter | 9 | 9 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-218) | resident | 31 | 38 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-218) | nonresident | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-219) | resident | 259 | 21 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-219) | nonresident | 63 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-219) | outfitter | 19 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-220) | resident | 134 | 71 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-220) | nonresident | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-218) | outfitter | 0 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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% |