NM Mule Deer Unit 8
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-162) — Der-2-162 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-163) — Der-2-163 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-501) — Der-2-501 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-502) — Der-2-502 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-503) — Der-3-503 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-500) — Der-1-500 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 8 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 8 spans elevations from 5,000 to 10,668 feet across 590,059 acres, but only 26% is public land—a significant access constraint. The Sandia Mountains and surrounding terrain offer mixed habitat from arid foothills to higher-elevation forest. Water is a critical limiting factor in this drought-stressed region; many dirt tanks on BLM land are unreliable, forcing deer to concentrate near private water sources and inholdings. Expect challenging...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-163) | resident | 1,813 | 55 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-163) | nonresident | 98 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-163) | outfitter | 43 | 6 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-162) | resident | 251 | 55 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-162) | nonresident | 2 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-162) | outfitter | 8 | 6 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-159) | 50 | 14 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-160) | 65 | 28 | 48.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-500) | 11 | 2 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-501) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-502) | 2 | 1 | 100.0% |