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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 43 (43)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 43 (43) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

23.2%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

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Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

33

Tags Available

142

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 129 33 25.6% —
2020 102 33 32.4% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 6 2 33.3% —
2020 2 2 100% —

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 12 10 83.3% —
2020 11 10 90.9% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 20 10 50% —
2020 22 10 45.5% —

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 142 33 23.2% —
2024 136 33 24.3% —
2023 128 33 25.8% —
2022 127 33 26% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 2 2 100% —
2024 6 2 33.3% —
2023 8 2 25% —
2022 6 2 33.3% —

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 12 10 83.3% —
2024 8 10 100% —
2023 15 10 66.7% —
2022 14 10 71.4% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2024 2 10 0% —

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 15 14 93.3% —
2024 14 15 100% —
2023 24 14 58.3% —
2022 20 10 50% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1 1 100% —
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 43?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 23.2% (2025). There were 142 applicants for 33 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 43?
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 43?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 93.3% in 2025 and 23.2% in 2025.

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