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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 5Apubliclandonly (5Apubliclandonly)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 5Apubliclandonly (5Apubliclandonly) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

16.3%

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Draw Odds (2022)

Resident

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Open Draw

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209

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	198	34	17.2%	—
2020	209	34	16.3%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	3	2	66.7%	—
2020	8	2	25%	—

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	38	29	76.3%	—
2020	40	29	72.5%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	1	1	100%	—
2020	5	1	20%	—

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	39	10	25.6%	—
2020	17	10	58.8%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	209	34	16.3%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	10	2	20%	—

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	34	29	85.3%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	3	1	33.3%	—

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	22	9	40.9%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 5Apubliclandonly?

The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 16.3% (2022). There were 209 applicants for 34 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 5Apubliclandonly?

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 5Apubliclandonly?

Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 40.9% in 2022 and 16.3% in 2022.

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