NM Mule Deer Unit 53
Terrain Difficulty
Extreme terrain — over 7,054 ft of vertical relief and steep, sustained slopes.
Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)
Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Der-2-390
Archery, Der-2-400
Rifle, Der-1-388
Rifle, Der-1-389
Rifle, Der-1-398
Rifle, Der-1-399
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-398 | 86 | 40 | 55.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-399 | 87 | 38 | 49.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-400 | 100 | 24 | 32.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-398 | 85 | 26 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-399 | 85 | 27 | 34.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-400 | 100 | 16 | 19.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-388 | 85 | 36 | 45.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Der-1-389 | 85 | 37 | 49.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Der-2-390 | 90 | 20 | 26.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-400) — DER-2-400 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-398) — DER-1-398 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-399) — DER-1-399 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
Same Country, Other Species
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