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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 2A (2A)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 2A (2A) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

26.9%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

126

Tags Available

469

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 580 130 22.4%
2020 405 132 32.6%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 48 9 18.8%
2020 33 9 27.3%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 154 108 70.1%
2020 138 109 79%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 34 6 17.6%
2020 21 6 28.6%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 67 47 70.1%
2020 80 47 58.8%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 6 3 50%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 469 126 26.9%
2024 445 130 29.2%
2023 527 136 25.8%
2022 529 133 25.1%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 63 9 14.3%
2024 45 9 20%
2023 51 9 17.6%
2022 52 9 17.3%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 141 105 74.5%
2024 128 106 82.8%
2023 134 108 80.6%
2022 149 107 71.8%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 54 6 11.1%
2024 32 6 18.8%
2023 48 6 12.5%
2022 32 6 18.8%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 43 47 100%
2024 75 47 62.7%
2023 34 47 100%
2022 52 47 90.4%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 8 3 37.5%
2024 4 3 75%
2023 4 3 75%
2022 2 3 100%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 135 34 25.2%
2024 134 36 26.9%
2023 111 36 32.4%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 25 3 12%
2024 24 3 12.5%
2023 19 3 15.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 2A?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 26.9% (2025). There were 469 applicants for 126 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 2A?
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 2A?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 26.9% in 2025.

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