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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 4

Total Acres
444,010
Public Land
22%
Elevation
6,652–11,407 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-141) — Der-2-141Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-133) — Der-1-133Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-134) — Der-1-134Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-136) — Der-1-136Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-138) — Der-1-138Nov 14, 2026Nov 18, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-140) — Der-1-140Nov 25, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
170
Avg Score
202.5
Top Score
277.8
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 4 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 4 spans 6,650–11,400 ft elevation across high-country and mountain terrain. With only 22% public land, most productive hunting requires access to private ranches or coordination with outfitters who control parcels within the unit. Water is a critical limiting factor during drought years; focus on private inholdings and reliable seeps rather than dry BLM tanks. ## Herd Quality Wildlife survey data is not available for this unit. Harvest success...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
53 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-143)resident2484
2023Rifle (Der-1-133)resident62317
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-143)nonresident216
2023Rifle (Der-1-133)nonresident01
2023Rifle (Der-1-133)outfitter42
2023Rifle (Der-1-134)resident2338
2023Rifle (Der-1-134)nonresident01
2023Rifle (Der-1-134)outfitter51
2023Rifle (Der-1-135)resident189147
2023Rifle (Der-1-135)nonresident5110
2023Rifle (Der-1-135)outfitter718
2023Rifle (Der-1-136)resident56217
2023Rifle (Der-1-136)outfitter82
2023Rifle (Der-1-137)resident213147
2023Rifle (Der-1-137)nonresident6010
2023Rifle (Der-1-137)outfitter518
2023Rifle (Der-1-138)resident8808
2023Rifle (Der-1-138)nonresident01
2023Rifle (Der-1-138)outfitter141
2023Rifle (Der-1-139)resident2098
2023Rifle (Der-1-139)nonresident131
2023Rifle (Der-1-139)outfitter41
2023Rifle (Der-1-140)resident3844
2023Rifle (Der-1-140)outfitter10
2023Archery (Der-2-141)resident1258
2023Archery (Der-2-141)outfitter11
2023Archery (Der-2-142)resident37126
2023Archery (Der-2-142)nonresident339
2023Archery (Der-2-142)outfitter815

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
22 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022Rifle (Der-1-131)201367.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-132)10222.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-134)20947.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-136)10556.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-138)55100.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-139)10222.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-133)1474036.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-135)1756949.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-137)10686.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-140)8768.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-141)611636.0%