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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 22

Total Acres
251,341
Public Land
71%
Wilderness
42%
Elevation
4,467–10,867 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-231) — Der-2-231Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-232) — Der-2-232Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-233) — Der-3-233Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-228) — Der-1-228Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-229) — Der-1-229Nov 14, 2026Nov 18, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-230) — Der-1-230Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
5
Avg Score
200.8
Top Score
259.9
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
33 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-228)resident34459
2023Rifle (Der-1-228)nonresident864
2023Rifle (Der-1-228)outfitter207
2023Rifle (Der-1-229)resident19259
2023Rifle (Der-1-229)nonresident594
2023Rifle (Der-1-229)outfitter227
2023Archery (Der-2-231)nonresident172
2023Archery (Der-2-232)resident6821
2023Archery (Der-2-232)nonresident102
2023Archery (Der-2-232)outfitter32
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-233)resident8155
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-233)nonresident94
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-233)outfitter06
2023Rifle (Der-1-230)resident5717
2023Rifle (Der-1-230)nonresident151
2023Archery (Der-2-231)resident2725

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-221)701827.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-222)702135.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-223)20633.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-224)3029.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-225)25942.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-226)651222.0%