NM Mule Deer Unit 59
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-434) — Der-2-434 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-435) — Der-3-435 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-429) — Der-1-429 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-430) — Der-1-430 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-431) — Der-1-431 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-432) — Der-1-432 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-433) — Der-1-433 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 16, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-429) | resident | 132 | 34 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-429) | nonresident | 27 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-429) | outfitter | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-430) | resident | 108 | 34 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-430) | nonresident | 16 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-430) | outfitter | 6 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-433) | resident | 70 | 13 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-433) | nonresident | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-434) | resident | 12 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-434) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-434) | outfitter | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-435) | resident | 22 | 21 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-435) | nonresident | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-431) | resident | 35 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-431) | nonresident | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-432) | resident | 5 | 13 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-432) | outfitter | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-435) | outfitter | 0 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-419) | 40 | 14 | 39.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-420) | 40 | 9 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-421) | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-422) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-423) | 10 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-424) | 10 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-425) | 25 | 2 | 17.0% |