NM Mule Deer Unit 25

# NM Unit 25 – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 25 spans 2 million acres at 3,700–7,280 ft elevation with 76% public land—a large, accessible area offering diverse elevation and habitat. The mix of public and private land with unitization programs provides hunting options across varying terrain, though the large unit size means extensive glassing and hiking. ## Draw Difficulty **Residents:** Archery (DER-2-267) is nearly automatic at 100% draw rate, but the main rifle hunts are competitive. Rifle DER-1-265 draws at only 16% (529 applicants for 84 tags), and DER-1-266 at 28% (303 applicants for 84 tags). Muzzleloader...