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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 31

Total Acres
5,342,269
Public Land
51%
Elevation
2,831–4,556 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-302) — Der-2-302Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-303) — Der-2-303Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-304) — Der-3-304Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-300) — Der-1-300Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-301) — Der-1-301Nov 21, 2026Nov 25, 2026either

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 31 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 31 spans 2,831–4,556 feet with 51% public land—a mix of mid-elevation terrain offering reasonable access. The remaining private land is huntable through draw tags (unitization agreements open private acreage during seasons). No wilderness constraints reported. ## Herd Quality & Population No wildlife survey data (bull:doe or population trends) is provided for this unit. Harvest data shows solid success rates: 2024 rifle hunts achieved 39–45%...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
30 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-300)resident3,636370
2023Rifle (Der-1-300)nonresident35226
2023Rifle (Der-1-300)outfitter10044
2023Rifle (Der-1-301)resident2,888365
2023Rifle (Der-1-301)nonresident30626
2023Rifle (Der-1-301)outfitter9344
2023Archery (Der-2-302)nonresident6610
2023Archery (Der-2-302)outfitter718
2023Archery (Der-2-303)resident85484
2023Archery (Der-2-303)nonresident1526
2023Archery (Der-2-303)outfitter5910
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-304)resident356147
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-304)nonresident6510
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-304)outfitter1318
2023Archery (Der-2-302)resident178147

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-290)46511828.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-291)46013432.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-292)1753124.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-293)1002426.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-294)1754932.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-307)10229.0%