NM Mule Deer Unit 52
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-396) — Der-2-396 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-397) — Der-3-397 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-394) — Der-1-394 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-395) — Der-1-395 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 52 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 52 spans high-elevation terrain from ~8,000–11,000 ft across 95% public land in the Jemez/northern Rio Arriba region. Forum reports cite cold high-country conditions and heavy ATV use on public roads; expect motorized access corridors and significant hunting pressure, particularly during rifle seasons. ## Herd Quality & Population No wildlife survey data (bull:cow or buck:doe ratios) is available for this unit. Herd condition cannot be assessed...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-394) | resident | 1,427 | 76 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-394) | nonresident | 124 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-394) | outfitter | 11 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-395) | resident | 1,259 | 76 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-395) | nonresident | 122 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-395) | outfitter | 7 | 9 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-396) | resident | 410 | 67 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-396) | nonresident | 35 | 5 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-396) | outfitter | 7 | 8 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-397) | resident | 234 | 21 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-397) | nonresident | 24 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-384) | 90 | 30 | 39.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-385) | 90 | 27 | 38.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-386) | 80 | 16 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-387) | 25 | 3 | 16.0% |