NM Mule Deer Unit 45

NM 45 — Terrain & Access Terrain & Access NM 45 spans nearly 975,000 acres across a dramatic elevation range from 5,590 to 13,042 feet, encompassing high-country ridges and lower-elevation drainages. With 82% public land and a 23% wilderness core, the unit combines significant wild backcountry with roaded access on lower slopes. The high proportion of public land creates strong opportunity for independent hunters, though the wilderness section requires serious physical preparation and remote-travel logistics. Hunt Character This is a demanding, physically rigorous unit suited to hunters in excellent condition who are comfortable with steep terrain, significant elevation change,..