New Mexico — Mule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 49

Name: New Mexico Unit 49 Mule Deer Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

271,825

Public Land

88%

Elevation

5,842–11,942 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery (Der-2-385) — Der-2-385	Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle (Der-1-383) — Der-1-383	Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle (Der-1-384) — Der-1-384	Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026	—	either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

185.4

Top Score

185.4

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 49 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Hunting Conditions** Unit 49 spans 5,842–11,942 ft elevation with 88% public land access, offering diverse terrain from mid-elevation pinyon-juniper to high-altitude mixed conifer. The large elevation range and substantial public acreage provide excellent opportunity for DIY hunters to scout and hunt without reliance on private land or guides. **Herd Quality & Population** Trophy data is extremely limited (one record-book entry from 2008 in Taos County,...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
18 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Der-1-383)	resident	1,625	84
2023	Rifle (Der-1-383)	nonresident	86	6
2023	Rifle (Der-1-383)	outfitter	1	10
2023	Rifle (Der-1-384)	resident	1,263	84
2023	Rifle (Der-1-384)	nonresident	56	6
2023	Rifle (Der-1-384)	outfitter	7	10
2023	Archery (Der-2-385)	resident	478	88
2023	Archery (Der-2-385)	nonresident	46	6
2023	Archery (Der-2-385)	outfitter	1	10

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
6 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022	Rifle (Der-1-373)	90	52	64.0%
2022	Rifle (Der-1-374)	90	38	50.0%
2022	Archery (Der-2-375)	100	24	31.0%