NM Mule Deer Unit 2A
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NM 2A — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 2A spans roughly 504,000 acres across mid-elevation terrain (5,000–7,200 ft) with 70% public land. The unit encompasses diverse habitat from pinyon-juniper foothills to mixed conifer and ponderosa pine, offering both lower-country and higher-elevation deer habitat. Access is distributed across BLM and National Forest land, though private inholdings (primarily cattle ranches) exist throughout. Water availability is a limiting factor in this region—much of the landscape relies on seasonal monsoon runoff and natural tanks. Drought cycles affect tank status significantly, so water scouting during the application window is essential. Hunt..
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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-2-103
Archery, Der-2-104
Archery, Der-2-105
Archery, Der-2-106
Archery, Der-2-107
Muzzleloader, Der-3-107
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Muzzleloader, Der-3-108
Muzzleloader, Der-3-109
Rifle, Der-1-100
Rifle, Der-1-101
Rifle, Der-1-102
Rifle, Der-1-103
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-100 | 25 | 6 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-101 | 150 | 33 | 24.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-103 | 15 | 9 | 67.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-104 | 40 | 8 | 22.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-106 | 80 | 17 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-108 | 50 | 10 | 26.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-102 | 20 | 5 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-105 | 11 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-107 | 13 | 6 | 60.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-109 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-100 | 25 | 1 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-101 | 150 | 28 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-103 | 16 | 14 | 92.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-104 | 40 | 4 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-106 | 80 | 17 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-108 | 52 | 14 | 35.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-102 | 14 | 5 | 36.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-105 | 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-107 | 10 | 4 | 67.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-109 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-100 | 150 | 36 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-102 | 40 | 32 | 85.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-103 | 40 | 3 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-105 | 80 | 11 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-107 | 50 | 10 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-101 | 18 | 7 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-104 | 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-106 | 9 | 2 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-108 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-104) — DER-2-104 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-106) — DER-2-106 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-108) — DER-3-108 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-100) — DER-1-100 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-101) — DER-1-101 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-103) — DER-1-103 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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