NM Mule Deer Unit 30
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NM 30 — Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access NM 30 spans nearly 1.9 million acres across a broad elevation band (3,099–7,394 ft), offering a mix of lower-elevation desert and high-country terrain. With 80% public land, the unit provides solid access for self-guided hunters. The elevation range supports multiple habitat types—lower pinyon-juniper country transitions to ponderosa pine and mixed conifer at higher elevations. This diversity means varied hunting approach depending on where you focus and season timing. Hunt Character This is a working public-land unit suited to hunters comfortable with glassing-intensive hunts and elevation changes. The broad elevation..
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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-2-287
Archery, Der-2-288
Archery, Der-2-297
Archery, Der-2-298
Muzzleloader, Der-3-289
Muzzleloader, Der-3-299
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Rifle, Der-1-284
Rifle, Der-1-285
Rifle, Der-1-286
Rifle, Der-1-294
Rifle, Der-1-295
Rifle, Der-1-296
2025 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-294 | 721 | 142 | 23.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-295 | 721 | 171 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-296 | 250 | 105 | 45.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-297 | 200 | 12 | 8.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-298 | 100 | 19 | 22.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-299 | 325 | 52 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-294 | 721 | 192 | 30.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-295 | 724 | 139 | 22.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-296 | 250 | 116 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-297 | 202 | 21 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-298 | 100 | 17 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-299 | 326 | 80 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-284 | 800 | 168 | 24.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-285 | 800 | 155 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-286 | 250 | 84 | 37.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-287 | 200 | 22 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-288 | 100 | 17 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-289 | 325 | 88 | 30.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-297) — DER-2-297 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-298) — DER-2-298 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-299) — DER-3-299 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-294) — DER-1-294 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-295) — DER-1-295 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-296) — DER-1-296 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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