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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 47 (47)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 47 (47) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

54.5%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

42

Tags Available

77

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 73 36 49.3%
2020 58 34 58.6%

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 9 10 100%
2020 7 10 100%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 22 20 90.9%
2020 14 20 100%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 1 20 0%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 77 42 54.5%
2024 67 42 62.7%
2023 92 41 44.6%
2022 66 38 57.6%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 9 3 33.3%
2024 6 3 50%
2023 10 3 30%
2022 4 2 50%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 5 10 100%
2024 4 10 100%
2023 14 10 71.4%
2022 6 10 100%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 11 19 100%
2024 14 19 100%
2023 19 19 100%
2022 24 19 79.2%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 2 1 50%
2024 1 1 100%
2023 3 1 33.3%
2022 1 1 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 47?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 54.5% (2025). There were 77 applicants for 42 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 47?
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 47?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 100% in 2025 and 54.5% in 2025.

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