NM Mule Deer Unit 9
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NM 9 — Tactical Overview Terrain & Access Unit 9 spans 2.1 million acres across a dramatic elevation band—from high desert at 4,900 ft to alpine country above 11,250 ft. Just over half the unit is public land, offering solid huntability for self-reliant hunters. Terrain is mixed: lower elevations feature sagebrush and piñon-juniper; higher country transitions to ponderosa and mixed conifer. This vertical relief creates distinct habitat zones and hunter-accessibility tiers, with higher elevations typically requiring more effort but offering refuge from pressure. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping Unit 9 show a mixed trophy record spanning decades. Historical entries..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Der-2-163
Archery, Der-2-167
Archery, Der-2-168
Muzzleloader, Der-3-164
Muzzleloader, Der-3-169
Rifle, Der-1-161
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Rifle, Der-1-162
Rifle, Der-1-164
Rifle, Der-1-165
Rifle, Der-1-166
2025 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-164 | 15 | 3 | 22.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-165 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Der-1-166 | 10 | 6 | 60.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-167 | 10 | 2 | 33.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Der-2-168 | 15 | 1 | 8.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-169 | 10 | 4 | 43.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-164 | 15 | 5 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-165 | 10 | 5 | 63.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Der-1-166 | 10 | 6 | 63.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-167 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Der-2-168 | 15 | 1 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Der-3-169 | 10 | 4 | 43.0% |
| 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% |
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
Same Country, Other Species
Hunts that overlap this unit's ground.
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