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New Mexico Mule Deer

Unit 31 (Datil / Plains of San Agustin)

New Mexico Hunting Guide — Mule Deer

Unit 31 covers the Datil country and Plains of San Agustin in west-central 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 31

Unit 31 covers the Datil country and Plains of San Agustin in west-central 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 31

Unit 31 mule deer use the plains and broken country of west-central New Mexico. Consult NMDGF GMU maps and land-ownership overlays before scouting.

How to Hunt Mule Deer in Unit 31

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Mule Deer Success Rates

Rifle25%
Archery16%
Muzzleloader20%
Unit 31 mule deer success rates vary by hunt code, weapon, and season. Check NMDGF harvest reports for the most recent unit-level figures.

Mule Deer Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Draw7922,72229.1% 0
Archery— Draw24547351.8% 0
Muzzleloader— Draw15930652.0% 0
Rifle— Draw7361,99936.8% 0
Archery— Draw21741052.9% 0
Muzzleloader— Draw14798100.0% 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 31 mule deer tags are drawn by chance each year.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are Unit 31 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 Unit 31 season dates?
The NMDGF Big Game Hunt Booklet lists all Unit 31 mule deer 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