NM Mule Deer Unit 23

Unit NM 23 — Terrain & Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access NM 23 spans 1.87 million acres across mixed elevation (3,700–8,900 ft), with 65% public land providing solid hunting access. The unit's vertical relief supports both lower-country pinyon-juniper and higher-elevation ponderosa forest habitat, creating diverse terrain for hunters willing to hike. Public access is concentrated in national forest and BLM land; checkerboard private holdings are scattered throughout, requiring careful map study before entry. Forum accounts note accessible parking near Highway 180 with foot access into productive drainages—typical southwestern unit logistics where navigation and scouting effort pay off. Hunt Character..