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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 30

Total Acres
1,883,457
Public Land
80%
Elevation
3,099–7,394 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-297) — Der-2-297Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-298) — Der-2-298Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-299) — Der-3-299Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-294) — Der-1-294Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-295) — Der-1-295Nov 14, 2026Nov 18, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-296) — Der-1-296Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
1
Avg Score
185.9
Top Score
185.9
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NM Unit 30 — Mule Deer Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 30 spans 1.88 million acres with 80% public land across an elevation range of 3,100–7,400 ft, offering diverse habitat from lower desert to mid-elevation mixed terrain. Broad public access supports both self-guided and outfitter-supported hunts across multiple weapon seasons. ## Herd Quality No recent wildlife survey data (buck:doe ratios) is available for this unit, so herd composition is unclear. Harvest success rates vary by...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
34 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-294)resident3,264605
2023Rifle (Der-1-294)nonresident41843
2023Rifle (Der-1-294)outfitter3572
2023Rifle (Der-1-295)resident3,065605
2023Rifle (Der-1-295)nonresident43143
2023Rifle (Der-1-295)outfitter2972
2023Archery (Der-2-297)resident186168
2023Archery (Der-2-297)nonresident6212
2023Archery (Der-2-298)resident59684
2023Archery (Der-2-298)nonresident1286
2023Archery (Der-2-298)outfitter2410
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-299)resident369273
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-299)nonresident6720
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-299)outfitter432
2023Rifle (Der-1-296)resident414210
2023Rifle (Der-1-296)nonresident2915
2023Rifle (Der-1-296)outfitter1325
2023Archery (Der-2-297)outfitter020

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
12 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022Rifle (Der-1-284)80016824.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-285)80015523.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-286)2508437.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-287)2002213.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-288)1001722.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-289)3258830.0%