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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 15 (15)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 15 (15) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

36.7%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

84

Tags Available

229

Applicants

Data source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) - Official Drawing Odds Summary Reports · Last updated 2026-04-14 · Verified

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 140 88 62.9%
2020 123 86 69.9%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 27 7 25.9%
2020 20 7 35%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 314 151 48.1%
2020 245 155 63.3%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 52 10 19.2%
2020 28 10 35.7%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 229 84 36.7%
2024 192 87 45.3%
2023 176 87 49.4%
2022 173 88 50.9%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 44 7 15.9%
2024 28 7 25%
2023 22 7 31.8%
2022 32 7 21.9%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 331 149 45%
2024 303 146 48.2%
2023 266 145 54.5%
2022 316 148 46.8%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 50 10 20%
2024 37 10 27%
2023 33 10 30.3%
2022 39 10 25.6%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 22 71 100%
2024 16 49 100%
2023 14 42 100%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 5 16 100%
2024 1 15 100%
2023 2 10 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 15?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 36.7% (2025). There were 229 applicants for 84 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 15?
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 Mule Deer Unit 15?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 36.7% in 2025.

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