New MexicoMule Deer

NM Mule Deer Unit 5B

Total Acres
264,651
Public Land
84%
Wilderness
13%
Elevation
6,205–9,203 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery DrawSep 1, 2025Sep 24, 2025
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader DrawSep 27, 2025Oct 3, 2025
2026Rifle — Rifle DrawNov 1, 2025Nov 5, 2025

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
170
Avg Score
202.5
Top Score
277.8
Recent (5yr)
2

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 5B Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 5B spans 6,205–9,203 ft with 84% public land and 13% wilderness, offering diverse elevation and solid access for self-guided hunters. The retrieved context mentions severe drought conditions in some NM areas and private inholdings controlling water; verify current water availability before your hunt. Some public land may be closed under unitization agreements with private ranches. ## Herd Quality & Population No population or bull:cow ratio data is available for this unit. Consult the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Job Completion Reports for recent herd surveys and management objectives....

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025rifle (DER-1-150)resident3,051251.3%
2025rifle (DER-1-150)nonresident1,28320.3%
2025rifle (DER-1-150)outfitter72630.8%
2025archery (DER-2-152)resident27784.3%
2025archery (DER-2-152)nonresident810.0%
2025archery (DER-2-152)outfitter1518.8%
2025muzzleloader (DER-3-153)resident30284.6%
2025muzzleloader (DER-3-153)outfitter2717.1%
2025muzzleloader (DER-3-153)nonresident610.0%
2024rifle (DER-1-150)resident3,316251.2%
2024rifle (DER-1-150)nonresident2,17520.2%
2024rifle (DER-1-150)outfitter85330.7%
2024archery (DER-2-152)resident33283.8%
2024archery (DER-2-152)nonresident1017.5%
2024archery (DER-2-152)outfitter1419.3%
2024muzzleloader (DER-3-153)resident32084.0%
2024muzzleloader (DER-3-153)nonresident710.0%
2024muzzleloader (DER-3-153)outfitter2119.0%
2023rifle (DER-1-150)resident3,435251.1%
2023rifle (DER-1-150)nonresident1,77220.0%
2023rifle (DER-1-150)outfitter99630.0%
2023archery (DER-2-152)resident34583.6%
2023archery (DER-2-152)nonresident918.3%
2023archery (DER-2-152)outfitter1310.0%
2023muzzleloader (DER-3-153)resident28884.8%
2023muzzleloader (DER-3-153)nonresident610.0%
2023muzzleloader (DER-3-153)outfitter2010.0%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024rifle (DER-1-150)301242.0%
2024rifle (DER-1-151)10770.0%
2024archery (DER-2-152)10550.0%
2024muzzleloader (DER-3-153)10550.0%
2023archery (DER-2-152)10440.0%
2023rifle (DER-1-150)301136.7%
2023rifle (DER-1-151)10770.0%
2023muzzleloader (DER-3-153)10550.0%
2022rifle (DER-1-149)1010100.0%
2022muzzleloader (DER-3-151)10880.0%
2022rifle (DER-1-148)251456.0%
2022archery (DER-2-150)10330.0%

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