NM Mule Deer Unit 45
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-373) — Der-2-373 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-374) — Der-3-374 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-369) — Der-1-369 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-370) — Der-1-370 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-371) — Der-1-371 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-372) — Der-1-372 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-369) | resident | 2,532 | 210 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-369) | nonresident | 205 | 15 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-369) | outfitter | 13 | 25 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-371) | resident | 2,467 | 210 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-371) | nonresident | 198 | 15 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-371) | outfitter | 13 | 25 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-373) | resident | 746 | 139 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-373) | nonresident | 97 | 10 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-373) | outfitter | 9 | 16 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-374) | resident | 803 | 134 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-374) | nonresident | 85 | 10 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-374) | outfitter | 5 | 16 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-370) | resident | 96 | 21 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-370) | nonresident | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-370) | outfitter | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-372) | resident | 429 | 21 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-372) | nonresident | 42 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-372) | outfitter | 14 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
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