NM Mule Deer Unit 52

# NM Unit 52 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 52 spans 7,977–11,066 ft elevation with 95% public land, offering high-country mule deer habitat in the northern mountains. Access is mixed: some areas are drivable via roads/ATVs, but much of the unit requires hiking 1–2 miles from parking areas. Be prepared for cold weather, especially in high elevations near the unit boundary. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data from Rio Arriba County (which substantially overlaps this unit) shows a **declining trend in record-book entries**: the 2020s have produced only 2 entries (avg 187.9), compared to 24...