NM Mule Deer Unit 48

# NM 48 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 48 spans 5,900–10,600 ft with mixed montane habitat across 242,000 acres, but only 29% is public land. Access is heavily dependent on private/public partnerships that vary year to year—contact the local NMDGF field officer for current access agreements before applying. Lava-rock terrain and limited road networks make scouting difficult; an outfitter or local knowledge is valuable. ## Herd Quality No population or buck:doe ratio data is available for this unit. Recent harvest success (35–51% depending on weapon) suggests a huntable population, but herd composition trend is unclear. ## Trophy Potential...