NM Mule Deer Unit 48
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-381) — Der-2-381 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM Unit 48 — Mule Deer Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 48 spans 5,929–10,662 ft with only 29% public land, making access challenging and draw-dependent. Retrieved forums note lava rock roads and year-to-year negotiated access with private landowners—contact the local NMDGF field officer for current conditions. Outfitter access may be more reliable than DIY public-land hunting given the fragmented landscape. ## Herd Quality No wildlife survey data (bull:doe ratios or population...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-379) | resident | 520 | 42 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-379) | nonresident | 26 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-380) | resident | 448 | 42 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-380) | nonresident | 37 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-380) | outfitter | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-381) | resident | 196 | 38 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-381) | nonresident | 14 | 3 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-382) | resident | 122 | 25 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-382) | nonresident | 9 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-369) | 40 | 16 | 48.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-370) | 50 | 13 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-371) | 45 | 14 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-372) | 25 | 18 | 85.0% |