NM Mule Deer Unit 38
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-340) — Der-2-340 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-341) — Der-2-341 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-342) — Der-3-342 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-338) — Der-1-338 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-339) — Der-1-339 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 25, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 38 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 38 spans 2.08 million acres with significant elevation variation (4,458–8,588 ft), but only 30% public land limits access. Forum feedback mentions pinyon-juniper cover and scattered private ranches, with some areas crowded during opener. Expect mixed terrain and moderate scouting challenges due to fragmented ownership. **Herd Quality** No JCR survey data is available for this unit. Trophy record data is minimal—a single all-time record-book...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-338) | resident | 760 | 134 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-338) | nonresident | 47 | 10 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-338) | outfitter | 11 | 16 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-339) | resident | 531 | 130 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-339) | nonresident | 40 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-339) | outfitter | 8 | 16 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-340) | resident | 105 | 55 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-340) | nonresident | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-341) | resident | 153 | 34 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-341) | nonresident | 12 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-341) | outfitter | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-342) | resident | 128 | 84 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-342) | nonresident | 6 | 6 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-328) | 175 | 12 | 8.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-329) | 175 | 21 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-330) | 65 | 5 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-331) | 40 | 8 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-332) | 100 | 8 | 9.0% |