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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 31,includingPrairieChickenWMAs (31,includingPrairieChickenWMAs)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 31,includingPrairieChickenWMAs (31,includingPrairieChickenWMAs) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

36.1%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

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Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

736

Tags Available

2,037

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	2,037	736	36.1%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	267	52	19.5%	—

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	392	232	59.2%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	103	31	30.1%	—

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	99	154	100%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2025	15	11	73.3%	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 31,includingPrairieChickenWMAs?

The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 36.1% (2025). There were 2,037 applicants for 736 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 31,includingPrairieChickenWMAs?

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 31,includingPrairieChickenWMAs?

Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 36.1% in 2025.

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