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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 52 (52)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 52 (52) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

25.1%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

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Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

153

Tags Available

609

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 655 155 23.7% —
2020 492 157 31.9% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 32 10 31.3% —
2020 34 10 29.4% —

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 152 72 47.4% —
2020 130 73 56.2% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 9 4 44.4% —
2020 8 4 50% —

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 609 153 25.1% —
2024 573 159 27.7% —
2023 644 164 25.5% —
2022 587 161 27.4% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 94 10 10.6% —
2024 88 10 11.4% —
2023 81 10 12.3% —
2022 46 10 21.7% —

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 173 69 39.9% —
2024 134 74 55.2% —
2023 167 70 41.9% —
2022 145 70 48.3% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 18 4 22.2% —
2024 19 4 21.1% —
2023 17 4 23.5% —
2022 17 4 23.5% —

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 95 21 22.1% —
2024 76 21 27.6% —
2023 94 23 24.5% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 12 2 16.7% —
2024 7 2 28.6% —
2023 9 2 22.2% —
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 52?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 25.1% (2025). There were 609 applicants for 153 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 52?
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 52?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be decreasing or stable. Draw odds were 22.1% in 2025 and 25.1% in 2025.

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