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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 55A

Total Acres
1,007,400
Public Land
13%
Elevation
6,154–12,885 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-403) — Der-2-403Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-408) — Der-2-408Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-517) — Der-2-517Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-518) — Der-3-518Sep 27, 2026Oct 3, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-401) — Der-1-401Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-402) — Der-1-402Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-404) — Der-1-404Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-405) — Der-1-405Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-406) — Der-1-406Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-407) — Der-1-407Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-514) — Der-1-514Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-515) — Der-1-515Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-516) — Der-1-516Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-519) — Der-1-519Nov 25, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
6
Avg Score
208.3
Top Score
258
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 55A — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 55A spans high-elevation terrain (6,154–12,885 ft) across over 1 million acres, but public land comprises only 13%. This is heavily privatized country requiring significant access strategy. Severe regional drought affects water availability on public land, concentrating deer around private inholdings and making scouting and hunting logistics challenging. Expect rugged, high-country conditions with limited motorized access in some areas. ##...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2022Archery (Der-2-398)resident18
2022Archery (Der-2-398)nonresident51
2022Archery (Der-2-398)outfitter91

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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