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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 7 (7)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 7 (7) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

15.2%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

26

Tags Available

171

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 174 21 12.1%
2020 130 21 16.2%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 26 2 7.7%
2020 15 1 6.7%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 26 9 34.6%
2020 15 9 60%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 1 10 0%
2020 3 10 0%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 32 17 53.1%
2020 25 17 68%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2021 6 1 16.7%
2020 12 1 8.3%

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 171 26 15.2%
2024 205 26 12.7%
2023 173 26 15%
2022 153 21 13.7%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 48 1 2.1%
2024 36 1 2.8%
2023 36 1 2.8%
2022 33 2 6.1%

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 31 22 71%
2024 53 22 41.5%
2023 41 22 53.7%
2022 14 9 64.3%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 10 1 10%
2024 7 1 14.3%
2023 15 1 6.7%
2022 4 10 0%

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 33 21 63.6%
2024 33 21 63.6%
2023 28 21 75%
2022 37 17 45.9%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 10 1 10%
2024 4 1 25%
2023 1 2 100%
2022 4 1 25%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 7?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 15.2% (2025). There were 171 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 7?
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 7?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 63.6% in 2025 and 15.2% in 2025.

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