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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 21 (21)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 21 (21) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

32.3%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

21

Tags Available

65

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.
2025 65 21 32.3%
2024 55 21 38.2%
2023 55 21 38.2%
2021 1,095 767 70%
2020 904 783 86.6%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 48 2 4.2%
2024 18 2 11.1%
2023 18 2 11.1%
2021 94 52 55.3%
2020 59 52 88.1%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 188 451 100%
2020 154 465 100%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 37 42 100%
2020 23 32 100%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 113 321 100%
2020 83 325 100%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 12 21 100%
2020 6 21 100%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1,065 740 69.5%
2024 985 752 76.3%
2023 1,055 750 71.1%
2022 1,101 774 70.3%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 144 52 36.1%
2024 97 52 53.6%
2023 94 52 55.3%
2022 98 52 53.1%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 169 427 100%
2024 180 425 100%
2023 163 437 100%
2022 144 445 100%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 44 61 100%
2024 48 65 100%
2023 33 51 100%
2022 35 51 100%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 53 308 100%
2024 64 292 100%
2023 81 319 100%
2022 101 325 100%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 6 41 100%
2024 8 38 100%
2023 10 30 100%
2022 4 22 100%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 74 90 100%
2024 59 90 100%
2023 72 92 100%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 10 6 60%
2024 1 6 100%
2023 6 6 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 21?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 32.3% (2025). There were 65 applicants for 21 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 21?
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 21?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 32.3% in 2025.

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