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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 25 (25)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 25 (25) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

68.3%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

183

Tags Available

268

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 493 188 38.1%
2020 321 188 58.6%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 47 12 25.5%
2020 23 12 52.2%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 5 42 100%
2021 108 45 41.7%
2020 125 35 28%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 16 3 18.8%
2020 2 1 50%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 21 42 100%
2021 40 41 100%
2020 27 42 100%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2023 6 3 50%
2021 4 3 75%
2020 1 3 100%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 268 183 68.3%
2024 354 186 52.5%
2023 363 187 51.5%
2022 388 185 47.7%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 22 12 54.5%
2024 31 12 38.7%
2023 26 12 46.2%
2022 31 12 38.7%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 56 64 100%
2024 46 67 100%
2023 76 29 38.2%
2022 75 49 65.3%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 5 8 100%
2024 7 5 71.4%
2023 7 1 14.3%
2022 7 2 28.6%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 9 17 100%
2024 18 42 100%
2022 32 42 100%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 9 13 100%
2024 3 3 100%
2022 8 3 37.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 25?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 68.3% (2025). There were 268 applicants for 183 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 25?
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 25?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 68.3% in 2025.

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