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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 2C

Total Acres
516,382
Public Land
97%
Elevation
5,416–7,564 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-129) — Der-2-129Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-131) — Der-3-131Sep 27, 2026Oct 3, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-127) — Der-1-127Nov 14, 2026Nov 18, 2026either

Trophy Data

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

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 2C Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 2C spans 516,000+ acres of mid-to-high-elevation terrain (5,400–7,600 ft) with 97% public land—excellent for DIY access and mobility. This is high-desert mule deer country with sagebrush, piñon-juniper, and ponderosa pine. The unit includes migratory deer populations from Colorado alongside resident bucks, though drought stress has historically suppressed antler quality in the area. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data from overlapping counties...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Der-1-127)resident4,16525
2023Rifle (Der-1-127)nonresident2,4392
2023Rifle (Der-1-127)outfitter2,0233
2023Archery (Der-2-129)resident1,00942
2023Archery (Der-2-129)nonresident9803
2023Archery (Der-2-129)outfitter5485
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-131)resident49417
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-131)nonresident3071
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-131)outfitter3062
2023Rifle (Der-1-128)resident237
2023Rifle (Der-1-128)nonresident40
2023Archery (Der-2-130)resident1013
2023Archery (Der-2-130)nonresident31
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-132)resident68
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-132)nonresident101

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-125)302068.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-127)501326.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-129)20840.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-126)7343.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-128)200.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-130)4133.0%