NM Mule Deer Unit 50
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-388) — Der-2-388 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-386) — Der-1-386 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-387) — Der-1-387 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 50 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** NM 50 spans 5,577–9,466 ft elevation across 590,000+ acres with nearly 80% public land, offering solid access for DIY hunters. Terrain is rough and high-elevation; early-season archery (Sep 1–24) hunts lower ground before snow, while late-season rifle (late Oct–early Nov) targets higher elevations as weather pushes deer downward. **Herd Quality** Forum reports indicate low deer numbers in this unit, particularly during the rifle seasons when...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-386) | resident | 415 | 42 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-386) | nonresident | 36 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-387) | resident | 423 | 42 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-387) | nonresident | 21 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-387) | outfitter | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-388) | resident | 37 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-388) | nonresident | 1 | 0 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-376) | 50 | 9 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-377) | 50 | 12 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-378) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |