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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 34

Total Acres
1,078,157
Public Land
71%
Elevation
3,965–9,640 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-323) — Der-2-323Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-324) — Der-2-324Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-325) — Der-3-325Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-319) — Der-1-319Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026male
2026Rifle (Der-1-320) — Der-1-320Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-321) — Der-1-321Nov 14, 2026Nov 18, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-322) — Der-1-322Nov 21, 2026Nov 25, 2026either

AI Scout Analysis

# NM Unit 34 — Mule Deer Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 34 spans 1.08 million acres across a wide elevation range (3,965–9,640 ft), with 71% public land offering solid access. Forum reports indicate thick, timbered country with increased fire suppression and minimal cutting—vegetation has grown dense over time. Road-accessible bucks exist but are heavily pressured; consistent success requires leaving main roads and working deeper into roadless areas. Expect a mix of pinyon-juniper,...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
41 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Archery (Der-2-323)resident689378
2023Archery (Der-2-323)nonresident12027
2023Archery (Der-2-323)outfitter545
2023Archery (Der-2-324)resident1,079294
2023Archery (Der-2-324)nonresident18021
2023Archery (Der-2-324)outfitter1635
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-325)resident650286
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-325)nonresident6020
2023Rifle (Der-1-322)outfitter965
2023Rifle (Der-1-322)nonresident26239
2023Rifle (Der-1-319)resident17442
2023Rifle (Der-1-319)nonresident73
2023Rifle (Der-1-319)outfitter15
2023Rifle (Der-1-320)resident42238
2023Rifle (Der-1-320)nonresident123
2023Rifle (Der-1-320)outfitter34
2023Rifle (Der-1-322)resident2,720546
2023Rifle (Der-1-321)outfitter1865
2023Rifle (Der-1-321)nonresident37439
2023Rifle (Der-1-321)resident4,113546

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
14 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022Rifle (Der-1-309)501335.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-310)45925.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-311)73511919.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-312)73510117.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-313)4505315.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-314)3505219.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-315)3384015.0%