NM Mule Deer Unit 25
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-267) — Der-2-267 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-268) — Der-2-268 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-269) — Der-3-269 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-265) — Der-1-265 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-266) — Der-1-266 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | either |
AI Scout Analysis
# Unit 25 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 25 spans 2 million acres across a broad elevation range (3,700–7,280 ft) with 76% public land, offering diverse mule deer habitat from low desert to mixed-conifer ridges. Access is relatively open, though higher elevations near 7,000 ft may require more effort in late season hunts. ## Herd Quality No herd survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) is available for this unit. Monitor New Mexico Department of Game & Fish reports for...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-265) | resident | 672 | 84 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-265) | nonresident | 40 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-266) | resident | 420 | 84 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-266) | nonresident | 40 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-266) | outfitter | 1 | 10 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-267) | resident | 18 | 38 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-268) | resident | 165 | 25 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-268) | nonresident | 18 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-268) | outfitter | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-269) | resident | 71 | 38 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-269) | nonresident | 7 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-267) | nonresident | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-267) | outfitter | 0 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-258) | 100 | 4 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-259) | 100 | 9 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-260) | 45 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-261) | 30 | 4 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-262) | 45 | 3 | 8.0% |