NM Mule Deer Unit 31
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-302) — Der-2-302 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-303) — Der-2-303 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-304) — Der-3-304 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-300) — Der-1-300 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-301) — Der-1-301 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 25, 2026 | — | either |
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-300) | resident | 3,636 | 370 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-300) | nonresident | 352 | 26 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-300) | outfitter | 100 | 44 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-301) | resident | 2,888 | 365 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-301) | nonresident | 306 | 26 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-301) | outfitter | 93 | 44 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-302) | nonresident | 66 | 10 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-302) | outfitter | 7 | 18 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-303) | resident | 854 | 84 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-303) | nonresident | 152 | 6 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-303) | outfitter | 59 | 10 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-304) | resident | 356 | 147 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-304) | nonresident | 65 | 10 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-304) | outfitter | 13 | 18 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-302) | resident | 178 | 147 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-290) | 465 | 118 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-291) | 460 | 134 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-292) | 175 | 31 | 24.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-293) | 100 | 24 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-294) | 175 | 49 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-307) | 10 | 2 | 29.0% |