NM Mule Deer Unit 56
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-413) — Der-2-413 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-414) — Der-3-414 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-409) — Der-1-409 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-410) — Der-1-410 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-411) — Der-1-411 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-412) — Der-1-412 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-409) | resident | 96 | 13 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-409) | nonresident | 15 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-409) | outfitter | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-410) | resident | 82 | 13 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-410) | nonresident | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-410) | outfitter | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-413) | resident | 14 | 8 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-414) | resident | 21 | 13 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-414) | nonresident | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-414) | outfitter | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-411) | resident | 62 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-411) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-411) | outfitter | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-412) | resident | 6 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-412) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-412) | outfitter | 0 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-399) | 15 | 3 | 27.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-400) | 15 | 6 | 45.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-401) | 10 | 4 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-402) | 10 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-403) | 10 | 3 | 38.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-404) | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |