NM Mule Deer Unit 26
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-272) — Der-2-272 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-273) — Der-2-273 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-274) — Der-3-274 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-270) — Der-1-270 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-271) — Der-1-271 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-275) — Der-1-275 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 13, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 26 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 26 spans 1.47 million acres across mid-elevation (4,135–8,475 ft) terrain with 54% public land. The retrieved context indicates the unit includes both public BLM/state land and private ranch ground under land-swap (unitization) agreements that open private access during hunting season. Water availability is a limiting factor in this arid region, particularly during drought conditions — the forum notes most reliable water sources are private...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-271) | resident | 238 | 84 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-271) | nonresident | 43 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-271) | outfitter | 11 | 10 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-275) | resident | 70 | 21 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-275) | nonresident | 26 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-275) | outfitter | 11 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-272) | resident | 6 | 21 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-273) | resident | 78 | 13 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-273) | nonresident | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-273) | outfitter | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-274) | nonresident | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-270) | nonresident | 44 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-270) | resident | 387 | 84 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-270) | outfitter | 15 | 10 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-272) | nonresident | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-272) | outfitter | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-274) | resident | 27 | 50 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-263) | 100 | 20 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-264) | 100 | 20 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-265) | 25 | 1 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-266) | 15 | 3 | 27.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-267) | 60 | 8 | 15.0% |