NM Mule Deer Unit 29
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NM 29 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 29 spans 756,000 acres across rugged country from 3,644 to 7,250 feet elevation. The unit is 86% public land—predominantly national forest—making it accessible to unguided hunters willing to hike. Terrain transitions from lower piñon-juniper and ponderosa forest through mixed conifer zones at elevation, typical of northern New Mexico's high-country plateau-and-basin country. The elevation spread means hunters can work lower-country terrain in early season conditions or push higher as the rut intensifies. Hunt Character This is a public-land unit suited to physically capable, self-sufficient hunters. The high public-land percentage..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Der-2-281
Archery, Der-2-282
Archery, Der-2-291
Archery, Der-2-292
Muzzleloader, Der-3-283
Muzzleloader, Der-3-293
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Rifle, Der-1-279
Rifle, Der-1-280
Rifle, Der-1-289
Rifle, Der-1-290
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-289 | 150 | 24 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-290 | 152 | 30 | 24.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-291 | 100 | 2 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-292 | 50 | 4 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-293 | 70 | 8 | 19.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-289 | 150 | 30 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-290 | 150 | 16 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-291 | 100 | 2 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-292 | 50 | 8 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-293 | 70 | 2 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-279 | 170 | 15 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-280 | 170 | 25 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-281 | 100 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-282 | 50 | 9 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-283 | 70 | 10 | 21.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-291) — DER-2-291 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-292) — DER-2-292 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-293) — DER-3-293 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-289) — DER-1-289 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-290) — DER-1-290 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | either |
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