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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 59

Total Acres
1,208,993
Public Land
25%
Elevation
4,376–6,389 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-434) — Der-2-434Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-435) — Der-3-435Sep 27, 2026Oct 3, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-429) — Der-1-429Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-430) — Der-1-430Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-431) — Der-1-431Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-432) — Der-1-432Dec 5, 2026Dec 9, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-433) — Der-1-433Dec 12, 2026Dec 16, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
3
Avg Score
190.5
Top Score
227.1
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 59 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 59 spans 1.2 million acres at mid-elevation (4,400–6,400 ft) with only 25% public land access, making this a mixed public/private landscape. The low public land percentage means DIY hunters will face significant access challenges; leveraging private land through an outfitter or landowner permission is essential for maximizing your hunt opportunity. ## Herd & Trophy Potential No recent wildlife survey data (bull:doe or population trends) is...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
32 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-429)resident13234
2023Rifle (Der-1-429)nonresident272
2023Rifle (Der-1-429)outfitter34
2023Rifle (Der-1-430)resident10834
2023Rifle (Der-1-430)nonresident162
2023Rifle (Der-1-430)outfitter64
2023Rifle (Der-1-433)resident7013
2023Rifle (Der-1-433)nonresident41
2023Archery (Der-2-434)resident128
2023Archery (Der-2-434)nonresident01
2023Archery (Der-2-434)outfitter01
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-435)resident2221
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-435)nonresident22
2023Rifle (Der-1-431)resident354
2023Rifle (Der-1-431)nonresident00
2023Rifle (Der-1-432)resident513
2023Rifle (Der-1-432)outfitter02
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-435)outfitter02

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-419)401439.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-420)40928.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-421)5480.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-422)1500.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-423)10350.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-424)102100.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-425)25217.0%