NM Mule Deer Unit 31

NM 31 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 31 spans 5.3 million acres across a substantial elevation range (2,831–4,556 ft), with just over half the unit on public land. This mixed public-private composition creates a patchwork of accessible and restricted areas. The elevation spread supports diverse habitat from lower piñon-juniper country to higher mixed forest, offering flexibility in where you hunt depending on season and weather. Public-land access is meaningful but requires careful route-planning to avoid private-land boundaries and unitized ranch swaps. Scouting before the hunt is valuable if possible; the unit's size rewards knowing specific areas rather..