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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 48 (48)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 48 (48) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

31.6%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

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Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

93

Tags Available

294

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 267 85 31.8% —
2020 187 82 43.9% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 18 5 27.8% —
2020 7 5 71.4% —

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 79 39 49.4% —
2020 73 39 53.4% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 9 3 33.3% —
2020 7 3 42.9% —

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 80 23 28.8% —
2020 50 25 50% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 294 93 31.6% —
2024 290 89 30.7% —
2023 247 93 37.7% —
2022 242 85 35.1% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 18 6 33.3% —
2024 17 6 35.3% —
2023 24 6 25% —
2022 16 5 31.3% —

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 102 38 37.3% —
2024 95 40 42.1% —
2023 70 42 60% —
2022 74 42 56.8% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 13 3 23.1% —
2024 10 3 30% —
2023 6 3 50% —
2022 10 3 30% —

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 57 26 45.6% —
2024 54 28 51.9% —
2023 49 29 59.2% —
2022 73 23 31.5% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 4 1 25% —
2023 6 1 16.7% —
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 48?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 31.6% (2025). There were 294 applicants for 93 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 48?
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 48?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 45.6% in 2025 and 31.6% in 2025.

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