NM Mule Deer Unit 24
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-259) — Der-2-259 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-260) — Der-2-260 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-261) — Der-2-261 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-262) — Der-2-262 | Jan 16, 2026 — Jan 31, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-263) — Der-3-263 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-264) — Der-3-264 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-253) — Der-1-253 | Sep 26, 2026 — Oct 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-254) — Der-1-254 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-255) — Der-1-255 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-256) — Der-1-256 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 25, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-257) — Der-1-257 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-258) — Der-1-258 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 13, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM Unit 24 – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 24 spans 4,325–10,010 ft elevation across nearly 1 million acres with 63.5% public land access. This wide elevation range supports diverse mule deer habitat from lower desert foothills to high-country ridges. The extensive acreage and moderate public land percentage suggest mixed hunting conditions—some areas will be accessible by road/short hikes, while remote high-country pockets require significant pack-in effort. ## Herd & Population...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-262) | nonresident | 21 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-253) | resident | 352 | 42 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-253) | nonresident | 24 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-253) | outfitter | 4 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-254) | resident | 1,425 | 336 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-254) | nonresident | 150 | 24 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-254) | outfitter | 10 | 40 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-255) | resident | 845 | 336 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-255) | nonresident | 123 | 24 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-255) | outfitter | 10 | 40 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-256) | resident | 282 | 84 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-256) | nonresident | 94 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-256) | outfitter | 25 | 10 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-257) | resident | 317 | 42 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-257) | nonresident | 34 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-257) | outfitter | 9 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-258) | resident | 280 | 42 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-258) | nonresident | 162 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-258) | outfitter | 63 | 5 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-259) | resident | 236 | 113 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-259) | nonresident | 36 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-260) | resident | 450 | 71 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-260) | nonresident | 81 | 5 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-260) | outfitter | 4 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-261) | resident | 46 | 50 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-261) | nonresident | 6 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-261) | outfitter | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-262) | resident | 52 | 34 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-262) | outfitter | 10 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-263) | resident | 252 | 235 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-263) | nonresident | 39 | 17 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-264) | resident | 31 | 63 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-264) | nonresident | 7 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-264) | outfitter | 1 | 8 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-246) | 50 | 23 | 53.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-247) | 400 | 96 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-248) | 400 | 71 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-249) | 99 | 23 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-250) | 50 | 19 | 44.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-251) | 50 | 8 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-252) | 125 | 34 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-253) | 75 | 30 | 47.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-254) | 60 | 7 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-255) | 40 | 3 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-256) | 280 | 57 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-257) | 40 | 6 | 18.0% |