NM Mule Deer Unit 54
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NM 54 Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access NM 54 spans 5,796–11,730 feet across 220,000 acres, offering vertical habitat from piñon-juniper foothills to high-country aspen and spruce-fir zones. Public land comprises only 10% of the unit—a significant access constraint that makes route-finding and permission critical. Most huntable ground is private or state land, requiring either outfitter services or advance scouting and landowner contact. Terrain is steep and broken, typical of northern New Mexico's mountain country, with substantial elevation gain between low and high zones. Trophy Potential Colfax County, which overlaps this unit, holds a modest record-book history for..
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Archery, Der-2-393
Archery, Der-2-403
Rifle, Der-1-391
Rifle, Der-1-392
Rifle, Der-1-401
Rifle, Der-1-402
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-508 | 11 | 9 | 83.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-509 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-510 | 6 | 5 | 83.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-508 | 16 | 13 | 80.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-509 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-510 | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
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
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