NM Mule Deer Unit 29
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 |
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 29 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 29 spans 3,644–7,250 ft elevation across 756,000 acres with 86% public land—excellent access for DIY hunters. Habitat ranges from lower piñon-juniper to ponderosa pine forests, offering diverse hunting conditions across elevation bands. ## Herd Quality Forum reports suggest deer populations may be under pressure relative to tag quotas (1,000+ tags issued historically). No current wildlife survey data is available for this unit to assess...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-289) | resident | 311 | 126 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-289) | nonresident | 82 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-290) | resident | 318 | 126 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-290) | nonresident | 89 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-290) | outfitter | 3 | 15 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-291) | resident | 6 | 84 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-292) | resident | 93 | 42 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-292) | nonresident | 33 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-292) | outfitter | 4 | 5 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-293) | resident | 28 | 59 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-293) | nonresident | 10 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-291) | nonresident | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-291) | outfitter | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-293) | outfitter | 0 | 7 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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% |