NM Mule Deer Unit 7
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-159) — Der-2-159 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-160) — Der-2-160 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-161) — Der-3-161 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-158) — Der-1-158 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 7 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 7 spans 5,200–8,100 ft elevation across 2.2 million acres with 74% public land access, offering diverse hunting terrain from pinyon-juniper foothills to higher mixed conifer. The unitization system (referenced in forums) opens private land access in exchange for some public closures during hunting season—check current NMDGF unitization maps for exact huntable areas. **Herd Quality & Population** Herd composition and population data are not...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-158) | resident | 788 | 25 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-158) | nonresident | 193 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-158) | outfitter | 292 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-159) | resident | 63 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-159) | nonresident | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-159) | outfitter | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-160) | resident | 114 | 13 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-160) | nonresident | 53 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-160) | outfitter | 43 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-161) | resident | 103 | 21 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-161) | nonresident | 21 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-161) | outfitter | 9 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data | ||||
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-156) | 25 | 9 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-157) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-158) | 20 | 5 | 26.0% |