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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 2A

Total Acres
503,936
Public Land
70%
Elevation
5,005–7,215 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-104) — Der-2-104Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-106) — Der-2-106Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-108) — Der-3-108Sep 27, 2026Oct 3, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-100) — Der-1-100Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-101) — Der-1-101Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-103) — Der-1-103Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
18
Avg Score
194.2
Top Score
241.2
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 2A Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 2A spans 504k acres at mid-elevation (5,000–7,200 ft) with 70% public land access. Topography supports mule deer habitat with mixed pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine forest. Adequate public land makes this viable for unguided hunts, though drought conditions may concentrate deer near water sources and private inholdings. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data from San Juan County (100% unit overlap) shows consistent production of record-book bucks,...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
48 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-101)resident1,462126
2023Rifle (Der-1-101)nonresident1629
2023Rifle (Der-1-101)outfitter815
2023Archery (Der-2-104)resident14634
2023Archery (Der-2-104)nonresident272
2023Archery (Der-2-104)outfitter14
2023Archery (Der-2-106)resident47467
2023Archery (Der-2-106)nonresident1925
2023Archery (Der-2-106)outfitter98
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-108)resident19842
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-108)nonresident143
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-108)outfitter15
2023Rifle (Der-1-100)resident14821
2023Rifle (Der-1-100)nonresident102
2023Rifle (Der-1-100)outfitter32
2023Rifle (Der-1-102)resident1534
2023Rifle (Der-1-102)nonresident52
2023Rifle (Der-1-103)resident32113
2023Rifle (Der-1-103)nonresident1601
2023Rifle (Der-1-103)outfitter572
2023Archery (Der-2-105)resident813
2023Archery (Der-2-105)nonresident11
2023Archery (Der-2-107)resident1513
2023Archery (Der-2-107)nonresident31
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-109)resident18

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-100)1503628.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-102)403285.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-103)40311.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-105)801116.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-107)501023.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-101)18740.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-104)900.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-106)9233.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-108)3150.0%