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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 45

Total Acres
974,580
Public Land
82%
Wilderness
23%
Elevation
5,590–13,042 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-373) — Der-2-373Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-374) — Der-3-374Sep 27, 2026Oct 3, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-369) — Der-1-369Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-370) — Der-1-370Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026male
2026Rifle (Der-1-371) — Der-1-371Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-372) — Der-1-372Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
4
Avg Score
187.2
Top Score
199.4
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 45 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 45 spans high elevation terrain (5,590–13,042 ft) with strong public land access (82%) across rugged backcountry. The 23% wilderness area is serious terrain — forum posts emphasize horses are essential for elk packing, indicating steep drainages and remote ridgelines. Early-season archery and muzzleloader hunts access lower elevations; late-season rifle hunts push into high country as snow concentrates game. ## Herd Quality & Population No...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Der-1-369)resident2,532210
2023Rifle (Der-1-369)nonresident20515
2023Rifle (Der-1-369)outfitter1325
2023Rifle (Der-1-371)resident2,467210
2023Rifle (Der-1-371)nonresident19815
2023Rifle (Der-1-371)outfitter1325
2023Archery (Der-2-373)resident746139
2023Archery (Der-2-373)nonresident9710
2023Archery (Der-2-373)outfitter916
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-374)resident803134
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-374)nonresident8510
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-374)outfitter516
2023Rifle (Der-1-370)resident9621
2023Rifle (Der-1-370)nonresident02
2023Rifle (Der-1-370)outfitter12
2023Rifle (Der-1-372)resident42921
2023Rifle (Der-1-372)nonresident422
2023Rifle (Der-1-372)outfitter142

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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