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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 27

Total Acres
662,753
Public Land
69%
Elevation
3,862–6,901 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-281) — Der-2-281Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026male
2026Archery (Der-2-282) — Der-2-282Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026male
2026Archery (Der-2-283) — Der-2-283Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026male
2026Archery (Der-2-284) — Der-2-284Jan 16, 2026Jan 31, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-285) — Der-3-285Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-286) — Der-3-286Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026male
2026Rifle (Der-1-276) — Der-1-276Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026male
2026Rifle (Der-1-277) — Der-1-277Nov 14, 2026Nov 18, 2026male
2026Rifle (Der-1-278) — Der-1-278Nov 21, 2026Nov 25, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
1
Avg Score
202
Top Score
202
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 27 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 27 spans 662,753 acres from 3,860–6,900 ft elevation with 68.5% public land access. The large size and public land percentage make this huntable for DIY hunters, though terrain varies from lower desert scrub to high-country forest. Multiple seasons spread from September through January offer flexibility. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data is extremely limited — only one Boone & Crockett entry from 1985 in Hidalgo County. This...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
64 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Archery (Der-2-282)outfitter02
2023Rifle (Der-1-277)nonresident553
2023Rifle (Der-1-277)resident16242
2023Rifle (Der-1-276)outfitter105
2023Rifle (Der-1-276)nonresident533
2023Rifle (Der-1-276)resident31042
2023Rifle (Der-1-278)resident27734
2023Rifle (Der-1-278)nonresident1592
2023Rifle (Der-1-278)outfitter444
2023Rifle (Der-1-280)resident35621
2023Rifle (Der-1-280)nonresident3372
2023Rifle (Der-1-280)outfitter1262
2023Archery (Der-2-281)nonresident22
2023Archery (Der-2-282)nonresident21
2023Archery (Der-2-283)resident12325
2023Archery (Der-2-283)nonresident322
2023Archery (Der-2-283)outfitter153
2023Archery (Der-2-284)resident6734
2023Archery (Der-2-284)nonresident352
2023Archery (Der-2-284)outfitter54
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-285)resident4834
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-285)nonresident82
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-285)outfitter14
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-286)nonresident253
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-286)outfitter75
2023Rifle (Der-1-279)resident9821
2023Rifle (Der-1-279)nonresident442
2023Rifle (Der-1-279)outfitter92
2023Archery (Der-2-281)resident1025
2023Archery (Der-2-281)outfitter03
2023Archery (Der-2-282)resident1013
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-286)resident4142
2023Rifle (Der-1-277)outfitter115

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
22 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022Rifle (Der-1-268)501025.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-269)50921.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-270)401548.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-271)251041.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-272)251152.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-273)401336.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-274)4027.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-275)401341.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-276)50411.0%