NM Mule Deer Unit 2C
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-129) — Der-2-129 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-131) — Der-3-131 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-127) — Der-1-127 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-127) | resident | 4,165 | 25 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-127) | nonresident | 2,439 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-127) | outfitter | 2,023 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-129) | resident | 1,009 | 42 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-129) | nonresident | 980 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-129) | outfitter | 548 | 5 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-131) | resident | 494 | 17 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-131) | nonresident | 307 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-131) | outfitter | 306 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-128) | resident | 23 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-128) | nonresident | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-130) | resident | 10 | 13 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-130) | nonresident | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-132) | resident | 6 | 8 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-132) | nonresident | 10 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-125) | 30 | 20 | 68.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-127) | 50 | 13 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-129) | 20 | 8 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-126) | 7 | 3 | 43.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-128) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-130) | 4 | 1 | 33.0% |