NM Mule Deer Unit 59
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NM 59 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 59 spans roughly 1.2 million acres across a moderate-elevation range (4,376–6,389 ft), typical of north-central New Mexico mixed terrain. Public land comprises about 25% of the unit—a significant constraint for access. The remaining 75% is private, state, and unitized land. Unitization agreements in this region allow hunters with valid tags to access certain private holdings during the hunt, offsetting some of the public-land scarcity, though detailed boundaries require current state resources to verify. Hunt Character This is a terrain-limited hunt best suited to hunters comfortable with spotting-and-stalking over..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Der-2-424
Archery, Der-2-434
Muzzleloader, Der-3-425
Muzzleloader, Der-3-435
Rifle, Der-1-419
Rifle, Der-1-420
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Rifle, Der-1-421
Rifle, Der-1-422
Rifle, Der-1-423
Rifle, Der-1-429
Rifle, Der-1-430
Rifle, Der-1-431
Rifle, Der-1-432
Rifle, Der-1-433
2025 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-429 | 40 | 11 | 36.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-430 | 40 | 6 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-431 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-432 | 15 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-433 | 15 | 5 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-434 | 10 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-435 | 25 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-429 | 41 | 7 | 19.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-430 | 41 | 5 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-431 | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-432 | 15 | 3 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-433 | 15 | 3 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-434 | 10 | 2 | 33.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-435 | 25 | 4 | 27.0% |
| 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% |
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
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