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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 39

Total Acres
1,688,071
Public Land
18%
Elevation
4,013–7,496 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-345) — Der-2-345Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-346) — Der-2-346Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-347) — Der-3-347Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-343) — Der-1-343Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-344) — Der-1-344Nov 21, 2026Nov 25, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
1
Avg Score
184.6
Top Score
184.6
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 39 Tactical Summary **Terrain & Access:** Unit 39 spans 1.7 million acres across a wide elevation range (4,000–7,500 ft), but only 18% is public land—the majority is private or unitized. Water is scarce in early season; scouts must locate reliable sources. Limited public acreage makes access planning essential; many productive areas require private-land permission or outfitter services. **Herd Quality & Population:** Trophy record data is sparse—only one book-entry mule deer from Guadalupe...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
18 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-343)resident16329
2023Rifle (Der-1-343)nonresident112
2023Rifle (Der-1-343)outfitter24
2023Rifle (Der-1-344)resident14229
2023Rifle (Der-1-344)nonresident92
2023Rifle (Der-1-344)outfitter14
2023Archery (Der-2-345)resident1021
2023Archery (Der-2-346)resident5113
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-347)resident3134
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-347)outfitter14
2023Archery (Der-2-345)nonresident02
2023Archery (Der-2-345)outfitter02
2023Archery (Der-2-346)nonresident01
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-347)nonresident02

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-333)40618.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-334)401129.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-335)2516.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-336)15327.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-337)40823.0%