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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 2B (2B)

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

18%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

862

Tags Available

4,778

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 6,138 966 15.7%
2020 4,757 966 20.3%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 667 70 10.5%
2020 492 70 14.2%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 1,256 271 21.6%
2020 1,052 274 26%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 355 17 4.8%
2020 249 17 6.8%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 234 162 69.2%
2020 255 155 60.8%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 16 11 68.8%
2020 23 11 47.8%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 4,778 862 18%
2024 4,933 866 17.6%
2023 5,350 861 16.1%
2022 5,462 966 17.7%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 943 62 6.6%
2024 775 62 8%
2023 862 62 7.2%
2022 732 70 9.6%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1,107 269 24.3%
2024 976 274 28.1%
2023 1,053 268 25.5%
2022 1,134 271 23.9%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 437 17 3.9%
2024 436 17 3.9%
2023 388 17 4.4%
2022 361 17 4.7%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 134 160 100%
2024 130 157 100%
2023 153 163 100%
2022 233 160 68.7%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 24 11 45.8%
2024 7 11 100%
2023 10 11 100%
2022 25 11 44%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1,112 126 11.3%
2024 1,151 126 10.9%
2023 1,176 126 10.7%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 342 10 2.9%
2024 345 9 2.6%
2023 362 10 2.8%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 26 60 100%
2024 35 60 100%
2023 29 62 100%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 15 4 26.7%
2024 15 5 33.3%
2023 9 3 33.3%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 9 17 100%
2024 8 17 100%
2023 15 19 100%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 2 1 50%
2024 1 1 100%
2023 1 1 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 2B?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 18% (2025). There were 4,778 applicants for 862 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 2B?
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 2B?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 18% in 2025.

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