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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 20 (20)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 20 (20) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

28.2%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

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Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

152

Tags Available

539

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 525 162 30.9% —
2020 334 160 47.9% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 21 10 47.6% —
2020 18 10 55.6% —

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 86 58 67.4% —
2020 52 62 100% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 10 5 50% —
2020 3 3 100% —

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 74 80 100% —
2020 73 81 100% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 8 5 62.5% —

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 539 152 28.2% —
2024 500 152 30.4% —
2023 442 156 35.3% —
2022 491 154 31.4% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 49 10 20.4% —
2024 33 10 30.3% —
2023 19 10 52.6% —
2022 27 10 37% —

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 82 58 70.7% —
2024 80 57 71.3% —
2023 90 62 68.9% —
2022 103 56 54.4% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 11 10 90.9% —
2024 4 11 100% —
2023 11 6 54.5% —
2022 5 6 100% —

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 42 79 100% —
2024 34 80 100% —
2023 48 81 100% —
2022 72 78 100% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1 5 100% —
2023 5 4 80% —
2022 8 5 62.5% —
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 20?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 28.2% (2025). There were 539 applicants for 152 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 20?
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 20?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 28.2% in 2025.

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