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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 57(excludingSugariteCanyonStatePark) (57(excludingSugariteCanyonStatePark))

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 57(excludingSugariteCanyonStatePark) (57(excludingSugariteCanyonStatePark)) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

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Draw Odds (2024)

Resident

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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.
2024	60	42	70%	—
2023	80	42	52.5%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2024	3	4	100%	—
2023	8	3	37.5%	—

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2024	15	9	60%	—
2023	21	9	42.9%	—

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2024	14	10	71.4%	—
2023	13	10	76.9%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2024	6	17	100%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2024	3	1	33.3%	—

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2024	14	13	92.9%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2024	8	1	12.5%	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 57(excludingSugariteCanyonStatePark)?

The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 70% (2024). There were 60 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 57(excludingSugariteCanyonStatePark)?

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 57(excludingSugariteCanyonStatePark)?

Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 71.4% in 2024 and 70% in 2024.

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