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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 9,includingWaterCanyonWMA (9,includingWaterCanyonWMA)

New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 9,includingWaterCanyonWMA (9,includingWaterCanyonWMA) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

6%

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Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

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Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

13

Tags Available

215

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.
2025 215 13 6% —
2024 194 13 6.7% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 8 1 12.5% —
2024 1 1 100% —

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 37 9 24.3% —
2024 47 9 19.1% —

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 67 23 34.3% —
2024 78 23 29.5% —

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 2 1 50% —
2024 1 1 100% —

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 50 9 18% —
2024 46 9 19.6% —
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Mule Deer Unit 9,includingWaterCanyonWMA?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 6% (2025). There were 215 applicants for 13 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 9,includingWaterCanyonWMA?
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 9,includingWaterCanyonWMA?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 34.3% in 2025 and 6% in 2025.

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