NM Mule Deer Unit 54
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-403) — Der-2-403 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-512) — Der-2-512 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-513) — Der-3-513 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-401) — Der-1-401 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-402) — Der-1-402 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-508) — Der-1-508 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-509) — Der-1-509 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-510) — Der-1-510 | Nov 25, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-511) — Der-1-511 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 54 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 54 spans 5,796–11,730 feet across high-elevation mixed terrain with only 10% public land. Access is heavily dependent on private ranch partnerships or unitized land-swap agreements that open private acreage during the season. The low public-land percentage makes this unit challenging for DIY hunters without private-land connections; many successful hunters work through outfitters or local land-access networks. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-401) | resident | 111 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-401) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-402) | resident | 59 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-402) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-403) | resident | 31 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-403) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-507) | 22 | 18 | 82.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-508) | 11 | 7 | 60.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-509) | 12 | 7 | 63.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-511) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-391) | 15 | 5 | 36.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-392) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-393) | 10 | 1 | 20.0% |