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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 2Byouthonly (2Byouthonly)

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

11%

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Draw Odds (2022)

Resident

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Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

126

Tags Available

1,147

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	1,275	126	9.9%	—
2020	1,002	126	12.6%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	316	9	2.8%	—
2020	242	9	3.7%	—

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	44	61	100%	—
2020	34	63	100%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	8	4	50%	—
2020	10	3	30%	—

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	30	17	56.7%	—
2020	20	17	85%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	1	1	100%	—

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	1,147	126	11%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	392	9	2.3%	—

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	28	62	100%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	13	3	23.1%	—

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	23	17	73.9%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	2	1	50%	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 2Byouthonly?

The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 11% (2022). There were 1,147 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 2Byouthonly?

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 2Byouthonly?

Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 73.9% in 2022 and 11% in 2022.

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