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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 36includingFortStanton,youthonly (36includingFortStanton,youthonly)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 36includingFortStanton,youthonly (36includingFortStanton,youthonly) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

16.8%

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Draw Odds (2022)

Resident

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Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

Tags Available

125

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	145	21	14.5%	—
2020	156	21	13.5%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	8	2	25%	—
2020	3	2	66.7%	—

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	15	23	100%	—
2020	16	24	100%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	125	21	16.8%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	11	2	18.2%	—

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	21	23	100%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 36includingFortStanton,youthonly?

The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 16.8% (2022). There were 125 applicants for 21 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 36includingFortStanton,youthonly?

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 36includingFortStanton,youthonly?

Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be decreasing or stable. Draw odds were 14.5% in 2021 and 16.8% in 2022.

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