NM Mule Deer Unit 51A
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-390) — Der-2-390 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-389) — Der-1-389 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 51A — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access NM 51A spans 509,000 acres of high-elevation terrain (5,882–10,916 ft) with 91% public land, providing excellent access for DIY hunters. The unit is dominated by ponderosa and mixed conifer forest with significant elevation variation. Recent forum reports note drought-stressed water availability and increased ATV pressure on roads and off-road areas. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data from Rio Arriba County (95% unit overlap) shows a historically...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-390) | outfitter | 9 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-389) | resident | 2,430 | 122 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-389) | nonresident | 125 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-389) | outfitter | 9 | 14 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-390) | resident | 407 | 55 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-390) | nonresident | 32 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-379) | 145 | 40 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-380) | 65 | 14 | 28.0% |