NM Mule Deer Unit 41
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NM 41 — Tactical Overview Terrain & Access Unit 41 spans 1.17 million acres across mid-elevation foothills and mesas (3,516–5,136 ft), with only 20% public land. This means the majority of huntable terrain is private or state land, requiring careful planning and often outfitter partnerships or negotiated access. The public-land base is fragmented, making unguided hunts logistics-heavy. Nearby towns like Clayton provide basecamp options and resupply. Forum discussions mention pronghorn on state lands along the unit's north border and note that mule and whitetail deer tend to remain resident rather than migrate extensively, suggesting year-round populations in core areas..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Der-2-348
Archery, Der-2-349
Archery, Der-2-358
Archery, Der-2-359
Muzzleloader, Der-3-350
Muzzleloader, Der-3-360
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Rifle, Der-1-343
Rifle, Der-1-344
Rifle, Der-1-345
Rifle, Der-1-346
Rifle, Der-1-347
Rifle, Der-1-353
Rifle, Der-1-354
Rifle, Der-1-355
Rifle, Der-1-356
Rifle, Der-1-357
2025 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-353 | 40 | 16 | 42.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-354 | 40 | 11 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-355 | 5 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-356 | 15 | 3 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-357 | 10 | 2 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-358 | 10 | 3 | 38.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-359 | 10 | 1 | 13.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-360 | 25 | 6 | 26.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-353 | 40 | 12 | 33.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-354 | 40 | 16 | 44.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-355 | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-356 | 15 | 7 | 78.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-357 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-358 | 10 | 4 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-359 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-360 | 25 | 6 | 35.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-343 | 40 | 10 | 31.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-344 | 40 | 8 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-345 | 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-346 | 15 | 1 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-347 | 10 | 3 | 67.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-348 | 10 | 1 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-349 | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-350 | 25 | 11 | 52.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-358) — DER-2-358 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-359) — DER-2-359 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-360) — DER-3-360 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-353) — DER-1-353 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-354) — DER-1-354 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-355) — DER-1-355 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-356) — DER-1-356 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-357) — DER-1-357 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 16, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.
Pronghorn
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