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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 2B

Total Acres
477,492
Public Land
87%
Elevation
5,533–7,725 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-118) — Der-2-118Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-119) — Der-2-119Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-121) — Der-2-121Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-122) — Der-2-122Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-124) — Der-3-124Sep 27, 2026Oct 3, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-125) — Der-3-125Sep 27, 2026Oct 3, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-110) — Der-1-110Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-111) — Der-1-111Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-113) — Der-1-113Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-115) — Der-1-115Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-117) — Der-1-117Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
188
Avg Score
201.7
Top Score
277.8
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 2B Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 2B spans 477,492 acres of mid-to-high elevation terrain (5,533–7,725 ft) with 87% public land, offering substantial access across pinion-juniper and mixed forest country. Water is a critical limiting factor in drought years; monsoon fill-up and private inholdings are key during dry periods. The unit is remote with limited roadside convenience—plan accordingly with fuel and water. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data shows Rio Arriba...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Der-1-110)resident3,331231
2023Rifle (Der-1-110)nonresident33316
2023Rifle (Der-1-110)outfitter4328
2023Rifle (Der-1-113)resident4,009294
2023Rifle (Der-1-113)nonresident59421
2023Rifle (Der-1-113)outfitter12435
2023Rifle (Der-1-115)resident6,709336
2023Rifle (Der-1-115)nonresident1,33724
2023Rifle (Der-1-115)outfitter46040
2023Archery (Der-2-118)resident318109
2023Archery (Der-2-118)nonresident678
2023Archery (Der-2-118)outfitter1113
2023Archery (Der-2-121)resident1,969151
2023Archery (Der-2-121)nonresident95811
2023Archery (Der-2-121)outfitter25818
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-124)resident522147
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-124)nonresident4310
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-124)outfitter418
2023Rifle (Der-1-111)resident680105
2023Rifle (Der-1-111)nonresident618
2023Rifle (Der-1-111)outfitter1412
2023Rifle (Der-1-112)resident1421
2023Rifle (Der-1-112)nonresident12
2023Rifle (Der-1-114)resident921
2023Rifle (Der-1-114)nonresident62
2023Rifle (Der-1-116)resident2163
2023Rifle (Der-1-116)nonresident194
2023Rifle (Der-1-116)outfitter78
2023Rifle (Der-1-117)resident1,53421
2023Rifle (Der-1-117)nonresident4742
2023Rifle (Der-1-117)outfitter3992
2023Archery (Der-2-119)resident2917
2023Archery (Der-2-119)nonresident01
2023Archery (Der-2-122)resident7942
2023Archery (Der-2-122)nonresident343
2023Archery (Der-2-122)outfitter105
2023Archery (Der-2-123)resident1225
2023Archery (Der-2-123)nonresident62
2023Archery (Der-2-123)outfitter73
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-125)resident4517
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-125)nonresident51

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-109)2747028.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-111)40018251.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-113)47522952.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-115)15013593.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-116)13076.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-117)2000.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-119)1805736.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-120)501641.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-122)1751711.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-123)2017.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-110)14322.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-112)20950.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-114)502451.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-118)500.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-121)20636.0%