NM Mule Deer Unit 33
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-314) — Der-2-314 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-315) — Der-2-315 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-316) — Der-3-316 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-317) — Der-3-317 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-318) — Der-3-318 | Dec 26, 2026 — Jan 1, 2027 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-312) — Der-1-312 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-313) — Der-1-313 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 25, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 33 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 33 spans 3,303–4,662 ft elevation with 58% public land, offering a mix of accessible and remote country. The lower elevations support sagebrush and grassland habitat typical of southern New Mexico; higher terrain provides transition zones where mule deer congregate. Forum discussion suggests bucks concentrate near does at moderate elevations during early season, with isolated mature bucks using higher or more secluded pockets. **Herd Quality**...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-312) | outfitter | 113 | 15 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-313) | resident | 1,480 | 126 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-313) | nonresident | 181 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-313) | outfitter | 86 | 15 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-314) | resident | 90 | 50 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-314) | nonresident | 21 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-314) | outfitter | 3 | 6 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-315) | resident | 528 | 42 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-315) | nonresident | 123 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-315) | outfitter | 70 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-312) | resident | 1,953 | 126 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-312) | nonresident | 176 | 9 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-316) | outfitter | 5 | 14 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-317) | resident | 23 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-316) | resident | 270 | 118 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-318) | nonresident | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-318) | resident | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-316) | nonresident | 53 | 8 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-302) | 150 | 37 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-303) | 150 | 57 | 41.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-304) | 60 | 4 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-305) | 50 | 12 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-306) | 140 | 19 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-308) | 10 | 1 | 13.0% |