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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 5B (5B)

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

2%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

26

Tags Available

1,312

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 1,367 21 1.5%
2020 1,121 21 1.9%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 327 2 0.6%
2020 242 2 0.8%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 166 9 5.4%
2020 92 9 9.8%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 3 10 0%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 192 9 4.7%
2020 168 9 5.4%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2020 2 10 0%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1,312 26 2%
2024 1,377 26 1.9%
2023 1,540 26 1.7%
2022 1,271 21 1.7%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 325 1 0.3%
2024 394 1 0.3%
2023 498 1 0.2%
2022 361 2 0.6%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 130 9 6.9%
2024 123 9 7.3%
2023 147 9 6.1%
2022 112 9 8%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 1 10 0%
2024 4 6 100%
2023 3 10 0%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 108 9 8.3%
2024 142 9 6.3%
2023 99 9 9.1%
2022 225 9 4%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 2 10 0%
2024 2 10 0%
2023 1 10 0%
2022 2 10 0%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 282 9 3.2%
2024 344 9 2.6%
2023 331 9 2.7%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 5 10 0%
2024 12 10 0%
2023 10 10 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 5B?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 2% (2025). There were 1,312 applicants for 26 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 5B?
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 5B?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 8.3% in 2025 and 2% in 2025.

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