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New Mexico Deer — Unit DER-1-238 (Unit 23: except the Burro mountains hunt area, youth only)
New Mexico Deer Unit DER-1-238 (Unit 23: except the Burro mountains hunt area, youth only) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
28.6%
Draw Odds (2025)
Resident
—
Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
63
Tags Available
220
Applicants
Data source: New Mexico Department of Game & Fish - Drawing Odds Summary Report XLSX · Last updated 2026-06-09 · ✓ Verified
Controlled — Historical Draw Data
Controlled
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 220 | 63 | 28.6% | — |
Nonresident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | 5 | 10.6% | — |
Outfitter
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | 7 | 28% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Deer Unit DER-1-238?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 28.6% (2025). There were 220 applicants for 63 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for New Mexico Deer Unit DER-1-238?
New Mexico uses a random draw for this tag — there is no minimum point requirement. Any licensed hunter can apply. Applicants who have accumulated more bonus points receive additional draw entries, which improves their odds, but zero-point applicants can still draw.
Is the competition increasing for New Mexico Deer Unit DER-1-238?
Review the historical data in the table below to assess competition trends for this unit.
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