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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 33

Total Acres
1,453,922
Public Land
58%
Elevation
3,303–4,662 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-314) — Der-2-314Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-315) — Der-2-315Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-316) — Der-3-316Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-317) — Der-3-317Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-318) — Der-3-318Dec 26, 2026Jan 1, 2027female
2026Rifle (Der-1-312) — Der-1-312Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-313) — Der-1-313Nov 21, 2026Nov 25, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
1
Avg Score
185.9
Top Score
185.9
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Der-1-312)outfitter11315
2023Rifle (Der-1-313)resident1,480126
2023Rifle (Der-1-313)nonresident1819
2023Rifle (Der-1-313)outfitter8615
2023Archery (Der-2-314)resident9050
2023Archery (Der-2-314)nonresident214
2023Archery (Der-2-314)outfitter36
2023Archery (Der-2-315)resident52842
2023Archery (Der-2-315)nonresident1233
2023Archery (Der-2-315)outfitter705
2023Rifle (Der-1-312)resident1,953126
2023Rifle (Der-1-312)nonresident1769
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-316)outfitter514
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-317)resident234
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-316)resident270118
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-318)nonresident00
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-318)resident54
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-316)nonresident538

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-302)1503728.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-303)1505741.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-304)6048.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-305)501226.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-306)1401916.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-308)10113.0%