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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 17 (17)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 17 (17) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

8.8%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

136

Tags Available

1,554

Applicants

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

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 1,854 136 7.3%
2020 1,542 136 8.8%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 123 8 6.5%
2020 93 8 8.6%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 355 129 36.3%
2020 282 136 48.2%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 34 10 29.4%
2020 15 10 66.7%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 426 68 16%
2020 382 68 17.8%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 23 4 17.4%
2020 24 4 16.7%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1,554 136 8.8%
2024 1,560 136 8.7%
2023 1,580 136 8.6%
2022 1,556 136 8.7%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 121 8 6.6%
2024 155 8 5.2%
2023 117 8 6.8%
2022 109 8 7.3%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 276 130 47.1%
2024 280 129 46.1%
2023 295 129 43.7%
2022 309 126 40.8%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 37 10 27%
2024 24 10 41.7%
2023 40 10 25%
2022 41 10 24.4%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 202 70 34.7%
2024 227 68 30%
2023 210 72 34.3%
2022 393 68 17.3%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 22 4 18.2%
2024 10 4 40%
2023 16 4 25%
2022 30 4 13.3%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 217 68 31.3%
2024 247 68 27.5%
2023 215 68 31.6%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 20 4 20%
2024 16 4 25%
2023 15 4 26.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 17?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 8.8% (2025). There were 1,554 applicants for 136 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 17?
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 17?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 34.7% in 2025 and 8.8% in 2025.

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