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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

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NM 57 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 57 spans 274,350 acres across rugged high-country terrain, ranging from 5,949 to 8,874 feet elevation. The unit is heavily tilted toward private land—only 17% public acreage means most hunting requires either private-land access or permission from state Land Grant Permanent Fund Trust Land. The low public-land percentage makes this unit challenging for DIY hunters without established landowner contacts or outfitter partnerships. Mule deer here are largely resident animals. Early-season activity will be low; November hunting coincides with the beginning of increased movement as weather begins to shift deer off..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Der-2-409

Nonresident34%drew in 2022 (1 in 3)
2 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident56%drew in 2022
1 applied · 17 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Der-2-410

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
1 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident17%drew in 2022 (1 in 6)
3 applied · 17 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Der-2-419

Nonresident32%drew in 2024 (1 in 3)
4 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident73%drew in 2024
29 applied · 17 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Der-2-420

Nonresident7.3%drew in 2024 (1 in 14)
22 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident12%drew in 2024 (1 in 8)
182 applied · 17 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Der-3-411

Nonresident38%drew in 2022 (1 in 3)
1 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident58%drew in 2022
4 applied · 13 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Der-3-421

Nonresident10%drew in 2024 (1 in 10)
10 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident52%drew in 2024
34 applied · 13 tags · equal-chance random draw
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Rifle, Der-1-405

Nonresident15%drew in 2022 (1 in 7)
6 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident28%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
2 applied · 21 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-406

Nonresident30%drew in 2022 (1 in 3)
0 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident27%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
3 applied · 21 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-407

Nonresident15%drew in 2022 (1 in 7)
1 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident22%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
19 applied · 8 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-408

Nonresident60%drew in 2022
1 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident26%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
13 applied · 8 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-415

Nonresident16%drew in 2024 (1 in 6)
12 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident23%drew in 2024 (1 in 4)
117 applied · 21 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-416

Nonresident35%drew in 2024 (1 in 3)
5 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident28%drew in 2024 (1 in 4)
93 applied · 21 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-417

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2023
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident16%drew in 2024 (1 in 6)
65 applied · 8 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Der-1-418

Nonresident60%drew in 2023
1 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident21%drew in 2024 (1 in 5)
50 applied · 8 tags · equal-chance random draw

2025 draw results are in

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Rifle, Der-1-41525211.0%
2024Rifle, Der-1-41626732.0%
2024Rifle, Der-1-41710875.0%
2024Rifle, Der-1-4181000.0%
2024Archery, Der-2-41920529.0%
2024Archery, Der-2-42020842.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Der-3-42115440.0%
2023Rifle, Der-1-41525938.0%
2023Rifle, Der-1-416251672.0%
2023Rifle, Der-1-417109100.0%
2023Rifle, Der-1-41810233.0%
2023Archery, Der-2-41920214.0%
2023Archery, Der-2-42020632.0%
2023Muzzleloader, Der-3-42115325.0%
2022Rifle, Der-1-405251150.0%
2022Rifle, Der-1-40625419.0%
2022Rifle, Der-1-40710660.0%
2022Rifle, Der-1-40810117.0%
2022Archery, Der-2-40920321.0%
2022Archery, Der-2-41020429.0%
2022Muzzleloader, Der-3-41115862.0%

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

Record-Book Entries
9
Avg Score
202.4
Top Score
258
Recent (5yr)
1

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