NM Mule Deer Unit 5B
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-152) — Der-2-152 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-153) — Der-3-153 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-150) — Der-1-150 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-151) — Der-1-151 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 5B Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 5B spans 6,205–9,200 ft elevation across 264,651 acres with 84% public land and 13% wilderness. This mid-to-high elevation terrain offers mixed forest and open country suitable for glassing and stalking. The high public-land percentage and substantial acreage provide good room to work, though forum mentions indicate drought stress on southern New Mexico public lands affects water availability and deer behavior. ## Herd Quality & Population...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-150) | resident | 3,435 | 25 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-150) | nonresident | 1,772 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-150) | outfitter | 996 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-152) | resident | 345 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-152) | nonresident | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-152) | outfitter | 13 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-153) | resident | 288 | 8 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-153) | nonresident | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-153) | outfitter | 20 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-151) | resident | 778 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-151) | nonresident | 24 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-151) | outfitter | 246 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-148) | 25 | 14 | 62.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-149) | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-150) | 10 | 3 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-151) | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |