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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 57

Total Acres
274,350
Public Land
17%
Elevation
5,949–8,874 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-419) — Der-2-419Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-420) — Der-2-420Nov 1, 2026Nov 30, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-421) — Der-3-421Sep 27, 2026Oct 3, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-415) — Der-1-415Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-416) — Der-1-416Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-417) — Der-1-417Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-418) — Der-1-418Nov 25, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

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

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 57 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 57 spans 5,949–8,874 ft elevation across 274,350 acres with only 17% public land access. The limited public acreage combined with scattered private holdings makes this a challenging unit for walk-in hunters; most productive hunting likely depends on private land access or outfitter relationships. Higher-elevation terrain offers mixed habitat typical of north-central New Mexico. ## Herd Quality & Population No wildlife survey data (bull:cow or...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
38 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-416)resident11821
2023Rifle (Der-1-415)outfitter42
2023Rifle (Der-1-416)outfitter32
2023Rifle (Der-1-418)resident438
2023Rifle (Der-1-418)nonresident11
2023Archery (Der-2-419)resident4117
2023Archery (Der-2-419)nonresident81
2023Archery (Der-2-419)outfitter12
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-421)resident3513
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-421)nonresident41
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-421)outfitter52
2023Rifle (Der-1-415)nonresident132
2023Rifle (Der-1-417)resident548
2023Rifle (Der-1-417)nonresident01
2023Rifle (Der-1-417)outfitter41
2023Archery (Der-2-420)resident23617
2023Archery (Der-2-420)nonresident181
2023Archery (Der-2-420)outfitter52
2023Rifle (Der-1-415)resident13121
2023Rifle (Der-1-416)nonresident152

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-405)251150.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-406)25419.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-407)10660.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-408)10117.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-409)20321.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-410)20429.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-411)15862.0%