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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 28

Total Acres
688,019
Public Land
100%
Elevation
3,966–7,489 ft

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NM 28 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 28 spans 688,000 acres across a significant elevation band (3,966–7,489 ft), offering both lower piñon-juniper country and high-elevation mixed forest terrain. Nearly all land is public, providing extensive access without permission requirements. The unit's size and topographic range mean terrain character varies considerably—lower elevations tend toward open, brushy country; higher elevations support denser forest with transition zones in between. Moderate road access exists, though much ground requires hiking from trailheads or vehicle staging areas. Hunt Character This unit suits hunters comfortable working large, diverse terrain over multiple elevation..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Rifle, Der-1-277

Nonresident4.8%drew in 2022 (1 in 21)
3 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident13%drew in 2022 (1 in 8)
52 applied · 21 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-278

Nonresident100%drew in 2022
1 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident58%drew in 2022
16 applied · 21 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-287

Nonresident2.4%drew in 2024 (1 in 41)
84 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident7.6%drew in 2024 (1 in 13)
358 applied · 21 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-288

Nonresident4.3%drew in 2024 (1 in 23)
39 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident52%drew in 2024
44 applied · 21 tags · equal-chance random draw

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Harvest Data

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YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle, Der-1-287251045.0%
2024Rifle, Der-1-288251047.0%
2023Rifle, Der-1-28725938.0%
2023Rifle, Der-1-28824420.0%
2022Rifle, Der-1-2772516.0%
2022Rifle, Der-1-278251050.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle (Der-1-287) — DER-1-287Dec 19, 2026Dec 20, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-288) — DER-1-288Dec 19, 2026Dec 20, 2026either

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