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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 36

Total Acres
635,432
Public Land
54%
Wilderness
7%
Elevation
4,261–11,552 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-329) — Der-2-329Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-330) — Der-2-330Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-331) — Der-3-331Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-332) — Der-3-332Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
1
Avg Score
180.8
Top Score
180.8
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 36 Mule Deer — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 36 spans 4,261–11,552 ft elevation across 635,432 acres with 54% public land access. The wide elevation range provides diverse hunting habitat from lower canyon country to high-mountain terrain. Moderate public land availability supports self-guided hunts, though planning around terrain is essential given the unit's size and topography. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data is extremely limited for this unit — only one all-time...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
41 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-331)outfitter612
2023Rifle (Der-1-326)resident2,439252
2023Rifle (Der-1-326)nonresident25918
2023Rifle (Der-1-326)outfitter3830
2023Rifle (Der-1-327)resident1,780252
2023Rifle (Der-1-327)nonresident22018
2023Rifle (Der-1-327)outfitter4030
2023Archery (Der-2-329)resident509189
2023Archery (Der-2-329)nonresident9514
2023Archery (Der-2-329)outfitter1522
2023Archery (Der-2-330)resident800105
2023Archery (Der-2-330)nonresident1488
2023Archery (Der-2-330)outfitter3112
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-331)resident40097
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-331)nonresident757
2023Rifle (Der-1-328)nonresident242
2023Rifle (Der-1-328)outfitter62
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-332)resident3621
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-332)nonresident32
2023Rifle (Der-1-328)resident37021

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
14 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022Rifle (Der-1-316)3008031.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-317)3006726.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-318)251255.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-319)2255631.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-320)1253229.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-321)1153436.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-322)25626.0%