NM Mule Deer Unit 42
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-364) — Der-2-364 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-365) — Der-3-365 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-361) — Der-1-361 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-362) — Der-1-362 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-363) — Der-1-363 | Nov 25, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 42 – Pronghorn Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 42 spans 2.75 million acres across mid to high elevation (3,676–7,028 ft), but only 10% is public land. The vast majority is private ranch or state trust land, making access restrictive for unguided hunters and favoring outfitter/guided operations or landowner permission. **Draw Difficulty** This is a competitive limited-draw unit. Resident archery draws at 70% (easiest entry point with 13 tags), while resident muzzleloader reaches...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-361) | resident | 169 | 34 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-361) | nonresident | 16 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-362) | resident | 142 | 34 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-362) | nonresident | 13 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-362) | outfitter | 6 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-363) | resident | 34 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-364) | resident | 21 | 13 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-364) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-365) | resident | 25 | 13 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-365) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-363) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-364) | outfitter | 0 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-351) | 40 | 5 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-352) | 35 | 9 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-353) | 10 | 2 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-354) | 10 | 1 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-355) | 10 | 5 | 63.0% |