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New Mexico Mule Deer — Unit 9includingWatercanyonandMarquezWMAs,restrictedmuzzleloaderonly (9includingWatercanyonandMarquezWMAs,restrictedmuzzleloaderonly)

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

16.1%

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Draw Odds (2021)

Resident

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Open Draw

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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

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

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Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	62	10	16.1%	—
2020	50	10	20%	—

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 9includingWatercanyonandMarquezWMAs,restrictedmuzzleloaderonly?

The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 16.1% (2021). There were 62 applicants for 10 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 9includingWatercanyonandMarquezWMAs,restrictedmuzzleloaderonly?

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 9includingWatercanyonandMarquezWMAs,restrictedmuzzleloaderonly?

Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 20% in 2020 and 16.1% in 2021.

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