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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 51B

Total Acres
125,827
Public Land
70%
Wilderness
10%
Elevation
6,212–8,124 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-393) — Der-2-393Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-391) — Der-1-391Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-392) — Der-1-392Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
170
Avg Score
202.5
Top Score
277.8
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 51B — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access NM 51B spans mid-to-high elevation (6,200–8,100 ft) with 70% public land, offering good access to BLM and National Forest country. Dry conditions are typical; water sources are limited and concentrated on private inholdings. The unit has seen fire activity in recent years, which has altered herd dynamics and habitat structure. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data from Rio Arriba County (100% unit overlap) shows a strong historical...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
17 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-391)resident73917
2023Rifle (Der-1-391)nonresident361
2023Rifle (Der-1-391)outfitter12
2023Rifle (Der-1-392)resident64213
2023Rifle (Der-1-392)nonresident271
2023Rifle (Der-1-392)outfitter12
2023Archery (Der-2-393)resident11913
2023Archery (Der-2-393)nonresident71
2023Archery (Der-2-393)outfitter12

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
6 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022Rifle (Der-1-381)15431.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-382)15642.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-383)10111.0%