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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 43

Total Acres
1,218,216
Public Land
27%
Elevation
4,557–8,177 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-367) — Der-2-367Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-368) — Der-3-368Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-366) — Der-1-366Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
5
Avg Score
186.7
Top Score
199.4
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 43 Tactical Analysis — Mule Deer ## Terrain & Access Unit 43 spans 1.2 million acres across a 3,600 ft elevation band, from high desert foothills to forested peaks. With only 27% public land, access is constrained — most huntable terrain requires negotiating private land or utilizing state land swaps common in this region. The unit includes unitized private/public land exchanges that open access windows during seasons. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data shows historical production — the...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
11 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-366)resident48429
2023Rifle (Der-1-366)nonresident212
2023Archery (Der-2-367)resident518
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-368)resident9113
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-368)nonresident11
2023Archery (Der-2-367)nonresident01

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-356)351132.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-357)1000.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-358)10220.0%