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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 45 (45)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 45 (45) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

27.4%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

420

Tags Available

1,534

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 1,464 468 32%
2020 1,000 464 46.4%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 80 30 37.5%
2020 34 30 88.2%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 334 140 41.9%
2020 277 140 50.5%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 16 9 56.3%
2020 11 9 81.8%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 426 147 34.5%
2020 334 151 45.2%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 20 9 45%
2020 20 9 45%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1,534 420 27.4%
2024 1,486 443 29.8%
2023 1,379 456 33.1%
2022 1,272 466 36.6%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 123 30 24.4%
2024 100 30 30%
2023 123 30 24.4%
2022 50 30 60%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 352 143 40.6%
2024 328 151 46%
2023 327 148 45.3%
2022 327 138 42.2%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 54 10 18.5%
2024 40 10 25%
2023 31 10 32.3%
2022 23 9 39.1%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 370 148 40%
2024 293 146 49.8%
2023 326 146 44.8%
2022 429 149 34.7%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 15 9 60%
2024 18 9 50%
2023 32 9 28.1%
2022 17 9 52.9%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 24 25 100%
2024 29 22 75.9%
2023 38 24 63.2%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2024 1 1 100%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 215 21 9.8%
2024 194 21 10.8%
2023 178 21 11.8%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 20 1 5%
2024 8 2 25%
2023 9 2 22.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 45?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 27.4% (2025). There were 1,534 applicants for 420 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 45?
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 45?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 40% in 2025 and 27.4% in 2025.

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