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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 56

Total Acres
1,140,755
Public Land
22%
Elevation
4,956–8,767 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-413) — Der-2-413Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-414) — Der-3-414Sep 27, 2026Oct 3, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-409) — Der-1-409Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-410) — Der-1-410Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-411) — Der-1-411Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-412) — Der-1-412Dec 5, 2026Dec 9, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
9
Avg Score
202.4
Top Score
258
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 56 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** This mid-elevation unit (4,956–8,767 ft) spans nearly 1.14 million acres with only 22% public land, meaning most huntable terrain is private or requires outfitter partnerships. Mule deer hunts dominate, with archery, muzzleloader, and rifle seasons spread from September through December. **Herd Quality** No current wildlife survey data (bull:cow or buck:doe ratios) is available for this unit. Harvest success in 2024 was highly variable: rifle...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Der-1-409)resident9613
2023Rifle (Der-1-409)nonresident151
2023Rifle (Der-1-409)outfitter52
2023Rifle (Der-1-410)resident8213
2023Rifle (Der-1-410)nonresident121
2023Rifle (Der-1-410)outfitter42
2023Archery (Der-2-413)resident148
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-414)resident2113
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-414)nonresident21
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-414)outfitter22
2023Rifle (Der-1-411)resident628
2023Rifle (Der-1-411)nonresident01
2023Rifle (Der-1-411)outfitter41
2023Rifle (Der-1-412)resident68
2023Rifle (Der-1-412)nonresident01
2023Rifle (Der-1-412)outfitter01

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-399)15327.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-400)15645.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-401)10440.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-402)10250.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-403)10338.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-404)10220.0%