NM Mule Deer Unit 22
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-231) — Der-2-231 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-232) — Der-2-232 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-233) — Der-3-233 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-228) — Der-1-228 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-229) — Der-1-229 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-230) — Der-1-230 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 22 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 22 spans 4,467–10,867 ft elevation across 251,341 acres with 71% public land—excellent accessibility. The 42% wilderness component indicates rugged high-country terrain interspersed with moderate-elevation hunting. Water and access may be challenging; the unit's southern portions experience drought stress, making reliable water sources critical to hunt planning. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data shows moderate production: the overlapping...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-228) | resident | 344 | 59 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-228) | nonresident | 86 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-228) | outfitter | 20 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-229) | resident | 192 | 59 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-229) | nonresident | 59 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-229) | outfitter | 22 | 7 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-231) | nonresident | 17 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-232) | resident | 68 | 21 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-232) | nonresident | 10 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-232) | outfitter | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-233) | resident | 81 | 55 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-233) | nonresident | 9 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-233) | outfitter | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-230) | resident | 57 | 17 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-230) | nonresident | 15 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-231) | resident | 27 | 25 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-221) | 70 | 18 | 27.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-222) | 70 | 21 | 35.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-223) | 20 | 6 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-224) | 30 | 2 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-225) | 25 | 9 | 42.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-226) | 65 | 12 | 22.0% |