NM Mule Deer Unit 9

# NM 9 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 9 spans 2.1 million acres across a steep elevation gradient (4,895–11,253 ft) with just over half public land. High-elevation terrain in the unit includes portions of the Gila Wilderness and adjacent remote backcountry. Moderate to heavy hunting pressure is documented in the unit, particularly near trailheads and accessible public areas—even remote backcountry sees regular encounters. ## Herd Quality & Population No population survey or bull:cow ratio data is available for this unit. Trophy trend data from the overlapping counties shows a **significant decline in recent years**: pre-2000 mule deer averaged...