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New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 9

Total Acres
2,130,890
Public Land
53%
Elevation
4,895–11,253 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Der-2-167) — Der-2-167Sep 1, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Der-2-168) — Der-2-168Jan 1, 2026Jan 15, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Der-3-169) — Der-3-169Sep 27, 2026Oct 3, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-164) — Der-1-164Nov 14, 2026Nov 18, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-165) — Der-1-165Nov 14, 2026Nov 18, 2026either
2026Rifle (Der-1-166) — Der-1-166Nov 21, 2026Nov 29, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
7
Avg Score
214.9
Top Score
246.6
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 9 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access NM 9 spans 2.13 million acres across highly variable terrain (4,895–11,253 ft elevation) with just over 50% public land. Forum reports indicate significant hunting pressure, even in remote drainages, suggesting moderate to heavy use on accessible public areas. The unit encompasses diverse habitat from high-elevation forests to lower-elevation mule deer country. ## Herd Quality & Population No current wildlife survey data (bull:cow or buck:doe ratios)...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
28 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Der-1-164)resident49213
2023Rifle (Der-1-164)nonresident101
2023Rifle (Der-1-164)outfitter62
2023Archery (Der-2-167)resident1258
2023Archery (Der-2-167)nonresident21
2023Archery (Der-2-168)resident12213
2023Archery (Der-2-168)nonresident61
2023Rifle (Der-1-165)resident2588
2023Rifle (Der-1-165)nonresident01
2023Rifle (Der-1-165)outfitter11
2023Rifle (Der-1-166)resident1138
2023Rifle (Der-1-166)nonresident01
2023Rifle (Der-1-166)outfitter11
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-169)resident1448
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-169)nonresident21
2023Muzzleloader (Der-3-169)outfitter21

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Rifle (Der-1-161)10229.0%
2022Rifle (Der-1-162)10663.0%
2022Archery (Der-2-163)10340.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Der-3-164)10550.0%