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New Mexico Mule Deer Pronghorn

Unit 16 (Gila East / Black Range)

New Mexico Hunting Guide — Mule Deer, Pronghorn

Unit 16 covers the Gila East and Black Range country of southwestern New Mexico. Mule deer tags are allocated through the NMDGF pure random draw with no preference or bonus points. Consult the NMDGF big-game hunt booklet for current hunt codes.

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Mule Deer Hunting in Unit 16

Unit 16 covers the Gila East and Black Range country of southwestern New Mexico. Mule deer tags are allocated through the NMDGF pure random draw with no preference or bonus points. Consult the NMDGF big-game hunt booklet for current hunt codes.

Where to Find Mule Deer in Unit 16

Unit 16 mule deer use the mountain and foothill habitat of southwestern New Mexico. Use NMDGF GMU maps and land-ownership overlays to identify accessible public ground.

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 16

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle25%
Archery16%
Muzzleloader20%
Unit 16 mule deer success rates vary by hunt code, weapon, and season. Refer to NMDGF harvest reports for the most recent unit-level numbers.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Draw5051,79528.1% 0
Archery— Draw35252666.9% 0
Muzzleloader— Draw27235975.8% 0
Rifle— Draw5041,82527.6% 0
Archery— Draw34163853.4% 0
Muzzleloader— Draw275248100.0% 0
Rifle— Draw226633.3% 0
Rifle— Draw8415554.2% 0

Data from 2021 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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New Mexico uses a pure random draw with no preference or bonus points. Unit 16 mule deer tags are drawn by chance each year.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are Unit 16 mule deer tags allocated?
Through the NMDGF pure random draw. Every applicant has equal odds each year with no preference or bonus points.
Where do I find official Unit 16 hunt codes?
The NMDGF Big Game Hunt Booklet lists all Unit 16 mule deer hunt codes, season dates, and tag quotas.
How are Unit 16 pronghorn tags allocated?
Through the NMDGF pure random draw. Every applicant has equal odds each year with no preference or bonus points.
Where do I find Unit 16 season dates?
The NMDGF Big Game Hunt Booklet lists all Unit 16 pronghorn hunt codes, season dates, and tag quotas.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. NMDGF Hunting — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish · supports: Overview of New Mexico hunting programs, Agency hub for licenses and seasons · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. NMDGF Hunting by Species — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish · supports: Species-specific management info, Season framework by animal · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. NMDGF Big Game Hunt Booklet — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish · supports: Hunt codes and GMU boundaries, Tag quotas and season dates · accessed 2026-04-17