NM Mule Deer Unit 9
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-167) — Der-2-167 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Der-2-168) — Der-2-168 | Jan 1, 2026 — Jan 15, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-169) — Der-3-169 | Sep 27, 2026 — Oct 3, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-164) — Der-1-164 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-165) — Der-1-165 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Der-1-166) — Der-1-166 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 29, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-164) | resident | 492 | 13 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-164) | nonresident | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-164) | outfitter | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-167) | resident | 125 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-167) | nonresident | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-168) | resident | 122 | 13 |
| 2023 | Archery (Der-2-168) | nonresident | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-165) | resident | 258 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-165) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-165) | outfitter | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-166) | resident | 113 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-166) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Der-1-166) | outfitter | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-169) | resident | 144 | 8 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-169) | nonresident | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-169) | outfitter | 2 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-161) | 10 | 2 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Der-1-162) | 10 | 6 | 63.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Der-2-163) | 10 | 3 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Der-3-164) | 10 | 5 | 50.0% |