When hunting elk in unit 23 there are a few things to keep in mind. Up to 6% of the licenses for each hunt can be allocated to nonresidents in the draw. Contents of publications may be freely reproduced for educational purposes. Always seen more bears and lions then mature bucks. The unit has somewhat of a cult like dedication from Resident hunters, despite the fact that it is not well known for big giant deer. Availability of water can influence deer use of a particular area. Use the table below to cross reference with the total number of licenses to ensure the hunts you are applying for will have enough licenses. Marty Lindstrand, OR (503) 260-3793. This tool will help you be more efficient at planning for hunts and also keeps all your research data organized. In the draw, they will consider your first three choices before moving to the next applicant. Residents are guaranteed a minimum of 84% of the licenses for each hunt. Looking for current info on the area around Alma. Go. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating. call. The same process is involved in the growth of the new antlers, which are covered by a skin called velvet that contains an extensive network of blood vessels. Unit 9, 13, 15, 16E, 17, 23, 24, 34 (Also includes Crossbow and Archery) (License . These are, as noted previously, mainly browse and forbs. Since these deer are on the Northern extent of the desert sub species and butt up against the contiguous habitat of the "Rocky Mountain" sub species, above the rim, these deer physically exhibit characteristics that blend the two. The reddish-brown fawns are spotted and depend on their protective coloration for safety. The rest of the party will then select attach to an existing application, then enter the application code. The smaller or less-aggressive bucks recognize their superiors and usually give in to their dominance. Posts: 14,104. These supply the protein and minerals needed for the growth of antlers, which are the fastest-growing tissues in the animal kingdom. At about three weeks of age, the fawns begin sampling solid foods, and shortly thereafter they begin to accompany the doe almost constantly. The units above represent the best options in terms of quality, but there are many more hunts to choose from many of which have better odds. Malnutrition is the most common cause of death (excluding hunting) in studied mule deer populations in New Mexico. New Mexico's Coues deer numbers are stable, and for hunters looking to add one to their trophy room, there are good public-land opportunities in the Burro Mountains of units 23 and 27. Higher elevations consist of ponderosa pines, Gambel oaks, mountain mahoganies, and oak brush. by BloodhoundBrother Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:46 am, Post The deadline to apply is March 22, 2023 at 5 p.m. MST. 2006. Guide L-301 Revised by Louis C. Bender and Chris Allison College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, New Mexico State University, Authors: Respectively, Senior Research Scientist (Wildlife) and Retired Extension Range Management Specialist, Department of Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources, New Mexico State University. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt. He broke out tripods, spotting scopes, and some really large and high-powered binoculars. Despite this, hunters should avoid eating venison from infected animals (or other obviously sick animals) and should use simple precautions, such as wearing latex gloves when handling deer or elk from areas known to have CWD. Compared to other more notable mule deer states like Colorado, Utah and Wyoming, the odds of drawing a permit are good and the trophy potential is not far off the units that you can draw in those states. Take or attempt to take game species by the aid of baiting or scenting. Ideal range of mule deer provides both food and cover, with shrublands and woodlands providing the best habitat because they provide both food and cover. 2011. This change has continued to cause some confusion for applicants in knowing how many total permits must be available to offer one to a nonresident in the regular draw and the guide draw. Mule Deer, Having hunted NM sandhill deer for 20 plus years, I would guess a fairly big deer would go about 250 field dressed there. Thanks for the input and PM's folks. For permission to use publications for other purposes, contact pubs@nmsu.edu or the authors listed on the publication. We highly recommend that you do not include fourth and fifth choices unless you are willing to accept any leftover license. Winter diets may be supplemented with firs, pines, and other evergreens, though in limited quantities because many of these conifers contain secondary plant compounds that are toxic to deer, inhibiting function of their digestive systems. Audrey McQueen is NINE Time World Champion Elk Caller Over 20 years in Guiding Experience hunt@trophyridgeoutfitters.net 49 Bill Knight Gap Rd. Normally, a doe has one fawn the first time she gives birth. Bartos, D.L. GMU 23. Fawns depend upon hiding and lying still for survival during their first few weeks. Ive hunted almost veryday of my life.. the rest has been waisted. Muzzleloader hunters can only use open sights. They lose their spots two to three months after they are born. Desert mule deer prefer shrublands and woodlands in desert mountain ranges and hills, or arroyos in arid desert flats. Since unit 23 is below the Mogollon Rim, by definition all of the Mule deer in the unit would be categorized by SCI as Desert Mule deer. As you review the odds, youll see that in 2022, there were 102 hunts and, for nonresidents, there were only 52 hunts that offered a permit that could actually be drawn. Mule deer inhabit virtually all habitat types in the unit. Introduction. An original score chart signed and dated by an official B&C measurer. Horses, Hunting, Fishing, Martial Arts and History. by bowtechjwar Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:42 pm, Post Thinking about maybe camping close to highway 180 were both units are east west of eachother ,180 dividing both. Location: Arizona New Mexico Unit 23,24 Mule deer by thedesertbuck Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:09 pm Well looks like me and the wife both drew a New mexico 23, 24 Mule deer tag. New Mexico consistently produces great mule deer, as evidenced by over 150 Boone & Crockett mule deer entries from the state. Our guide, Dan Hiegel, set up a nice campsite in unit 23, and we met him there. After about age seven the number of fawns will decrease again. We can apply up to four per application. In areas where deer are abundant, antlerless and either-sex hunts are used. saying "guns kill people" is like saying "the spoon made rosie fat". There is no odds advantage to applying as a party. This is influenced by time of year, activity, and the kind of forage the deer is eating. We also highly recommend unit 31, unit 32, and unit 33 as we have private ranches there with some great deer quality! Looks to be a promising area, will have to scout some more on the weekend of the 1st. About Us | Below are the best hunts for Coues deer in New Mexico. I was watching a truck on the road with two bowhunters in the bed doing about 10 mph. It's easy! From the time they shed in November until mid to late March, bucks will have put the growth into the prong and upper portion of the horn. In the northeast of the unit, you will come across Highway 70. Good country though. If there are no licenses remaining for that choice, then they will then consider your second choice. NM unit 23 Deer o2bwest Apr 15, 2014 Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member O o2bwest Well-Known Member Joined Jul 25, 2012 Messages 152 Location Texas Apr 15, 2014 #1 If all goes according to plan I am going to draw a deer tag for unit 23. Second, we recommend that you apply with the best hunt (worst odds) as your first choice and then select progressively better odds (average hunts) as your second and third choices. I drew an elk archery tag down there so I should do some scouting before September and I can tell you what I see for deer. Sign up for a new account in our community. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is an invariably fatal degenerative neurological disease of deer, elk, and moose. This list is provided courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club. With no Bonus Points the draw odds were roughly 8.5%. There are three pools of permits: the resident pool, the nonresident pool and the guided pool. west of sunflower mesa to the az line is good. No more notepads getting lost or headaches when trying to remember what units caught your eye during your research! Box 30001 | Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001, 2022 New Mexico State University - Board of Regents, College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. With only 10 tags available for 2022 it makes for a once-in-a-lifetime hunt. Predators kill deer in New Mexico each year. Guidelines for management of habitat for mule deer: Pion-juniper, Chihuahuan desert, arid grasslands, and associated arid habitat types [Circular 662]. The minimum score for a typical elk to be considered for the All-Time Awards Book is 375. by trojan Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:19 pm, Post It simply just isn't the norm. Many portions of the unit where Mule deer live are definitely not "desert" habitats, aside from the southern fifth near Roosevelt Lake. 4. They take a bite and move on, spending little time in one spot, selecting the best foods that are available. This, combined with a faster metabolism than elk or cattle, is what drives their need for high-quality, easily digestible foods. . I have an archery tag that is the month of September and first half of January. Clements, C.D., and J.A. The second table outlines a number of hunts that have good numbers of nonresident permits, but those areas have low public land percentages and complicated access. Land use policies developed by land management agencies are an important component of mule deer management. If your first hunt choice had better odds than your second and third choice, you are essentially wasting those choices. The unit is diverse and large. The roads will be driven every day by about 20 different vehicles. The later season dates should offer a better rut rifle hunt. 180 6/8: Because of the changes, there are far fewer permits available than there once was and the odds of drawing have suffered. To aid in your research and planning efforts, we created a brand new tool for Insiders calledHunt Planner. Currently, New Mexico offers unlimited antelope private land permits. Thanks. Big Game and Beautiful Women..ALL SPORTS except soccer. Archery: 27% Rifle: 75% Rifle: 50% Rifle: 100%, Archery: 31% Rifle: 78% Rifle: 67% Rifle: 38%, Archery: 37% Rifle: 86% Rifle: 50% Rifle: 69%, Archery: 43% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 67% Rifle: 93%, Archery: 35% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 78% Rifle: 86%, Archery: 33% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 100%, Archery: 40% Rifle: 44% Rifle: 80% Rifle: 73%, Archery: 31% Rifle: 85% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 77%, Archery: 33% Rifle: 76% Rifle: 89% Rifle: 86%, Archery: 7% Rifle: 63% Rifle: 44% Rifle: 61%, Archery: 22% Rifle: 58% Rifle: 56% Rifle: 55%, Archery: 29% Muzzleloader: 38% Rifle: New hunt, Archery: 31% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 86% Rifle: 75%, Archery: 37% Rifle: 71% Rifle: 78% Rifle: 68%, Archery: 34% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 63% Rifle: 73%. Secondly, in order for a buck to reach 4 to 6 plus years old, there also has to be some sort of refuge. However, managers can continue to try to maintain or increase the quality of remaining habitats to increase mule deer numbers above the current low levels. This continued movement ensures a properly balanced diet if sufficient plant species are present. Adults have a reddish coat in summer and a gray coat in winter. Refuge primarily comes in the form of remote, rough wilderness areas or areas that are mostly private land or a complex mix of private/public that can be hard to access. Note:The online application deadline for New Mexico Barbary sheep, bighorn sheep, deer, elk, ibex, javelina, antelope and oryx is March 22, 2023 by 5 p.m. MST. I have seen it though in Unit 24. Our characterization of the early season rifle mule deer hunt is that of "Opportunity." Hunting New Mexico has never been better! The scarred and broken branches and bark are easily observed about 18 inches above the ground. It was my first time putting in for an out of state tag so I'm going to assume the odds were not that bad if I got one first time. We always hunted between Glenwood and Alma, all the way to the state line. Those private land licenses are only valid on the private land that permission was granted, but this is still a good way to secure an antelope license. draw odds Post New Mexico. Thus, the welfare of mule deer in New Mexico is influenced by other uses of forests and rangelands. Later in the year, from the end of March to July, the growth is added below the prong and mass is added near the base of the skull. Archery, Muzzle loader, Handgun, Rifle. Look at topos and stick to the highest country that you can find. Journal of Range Management, 50, 129138. New Mexico Mule Deer - Unit 23 - Draw Odds, Tag Information and More New Mexico Mule Deer - Unit 23 Click for Terrain Detail GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* * Approximate square miles '20 HUNTS IN THIS UNIT New tag allocation rounding rules will be in effect for 2020 ( More details ). The funny thing is they drove right past about 10 deer without even seeing them. I put in for my archery hunts as always. 3. Can anyone tell me anything about the unit? Mule Deer inhabit pocketed areas throughout the unit and much of the desert transitional portions in the Southern end. It was my first time putting in for an out of state tag so I'm going to assume the odds were not that bad if I got one first time. I just bought the same tag. I was also looking at the hell hole wilderness area but what struck me was that there's only a few water sources around the edge and none in the heart of the wilderness. In regards to areas that can also offer the chance at bigger bucks, I would suggest applicants consider what it requires for a buck to mature and acquire the age to grow a trophy set of antlers. Not many whitetails in that unit any more, but the NM/AZ border north of Mule Creek is about as good as anywhere. HD is a viral disease that affects deer, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep; it is spread by biting gnats or midges (Culicoides spp.). Results will be available online on or shortly before April 26, 2023. Range conditions should be much better this year and antelope bucks should experience an excellent growth year. **50% is usually required to book hunt unless otherwise noted. (Photo by Terry Spivey, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org.). Every year, nonresident applicants apply for hunts that they have no chance to draw because there are not enough total permits. anyone every been allowed on property if asked permission? An applicant cannot edit an application once submitted. Owners who want to improve mule deer habitat on private lands should keep in mind a wide range of considerations. Hunting in those units can be Tuff, since it's still can be warm when the hunts happen. Click thetab headings below to learn more: The bull (in the gallery below) was harvested during the 2015-2016 season in GMU 15. Antelope shed their horns, or sheaths, in mid-November. Dan immediately loaded us up and took us to a lookout point not far from camp. $$$$. During their first few days, they remain hidden and alone except when feeding (Figure 4). Both residents and nonresidents can apply in the guide draw, but they must have a signed guide/client agreement to do so. Figure 3. Drove down the highway one night from Reserve and there were tons of deer feeding on the grass next to the highway. Probably the most publicized diseases of mule deer are the epizootic hemorrhagic disease-bluetongue complex (collectively called hemorrhagic disease [HD]) and chronic wasting disease (CWD). Is anyone familiar with coues densities in unit 23 outside of the Burro Mtn Area? thanks for the info. In 2023, most units have a few rifle hunts and there are some date changes this year. College Station: Texas A&M University Press. The fibrous material on which a deer has been feeding is often observable in the scat. Anyone with some experience in the area that could give some insight as to if this is Coues country rather than Mule deer? Spray a buck bomb and you are illegal. They will be PM's as my daughter and I get to hunt deer in 13 again with the smoke pole. Most fawns are weaned by October or November, after which they are dependent on their competitive ability to obtain adequate nutrition. Tried the high country, tried the mountains more south, hiked the river, all to see nothing but sign. Unless I missed it I could not find anything on that. Messmer. (Photograph courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club.). 184 3/8: Ruidoso. We have never been to that area and plan on putting in several days of scouting before the season opens. During winter, deer that use higher elevations usually migrate to lower elevations where food is more easily obtainable and deep snow does not limit their movements. Hike and get away from them and You mite find a good Buck. by thedesertbuck Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:09 pm, Post Cooperative Extension programs, the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Mule Deer Working Group (www.muledeerworkinggroup.com), and State Wildlife Agencies all have publications and other information available on increasing the quality of deer habitat. If you include a fourth and fifth choice, applicants are agreeing to accept any leftover license, which means that they may allocate you a license that was not your fourth and fifth choice. I drew New Mexico 2C Mule Deer this year (2022), I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your hunt experience in the unit last year. Since I am a HE Instructor here I get to talk to wardens all the time. Compared to other Central Arizona units like 21,22, and 24B unit 23 is pretty on par quality wise. Muzzleloader and rifle hunts usually take place in late October through the middle of November. In terms of trophy potential, New Mexico is near the top of the list and if you are an antelope fanatic, we strongly recommend you apply. Plus hunting for wild turkeys, small game, upland birds, and waterfowl makes New Mexico a standout state. Las Cruces: New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service. The incredible and unique habitat Is what makes this hunt more than other Central AZ hunts. Las Cruces: New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service. There is no minimum age requirement to apply and hunt. Any information would help. Up to 10% of the licenses for each hunt can be allocated to applicants applying with an outfitter/guide. Bender, L.C. (Photograph courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club), New Mexico record nontypical mule deer, taken by Joseph A. Garcia in Rio Arriba County, 1963. These hunts are truly a life changing event for most young hunters. Mule deer bucks have antlers that are forked (Figure 2) instead of being like a white-tailed deer's, whose points rise from the main beam (Figure 3). Because of population declines, harvests of mule deer have also declined; deer harvests (mostly mule deer), estimated to be as high as 55,000 in 1960, declined to <10,000 in 2013. 2023 Rifle Antelope Tag Unit 3/301 PLO 2 Ranches. Condition, survival, and cause-specific mortality of mule deer in northcentral New Mexico. The ranch down there had a cowboy that rode the property line making sure no one crossed. 6630 Arroyo Springs St., Suite 1200
Anyone have experience of where the crowds are? Once you have an agreement with a guide, you will apply in the draw with their guide number. Residents and nonresidents can apply together on a group application. In southern New Mexico, common foods include mountain mahogany, oaks, skunkbush, yucca, ceanothus, mesquite pods, globemallow, vervain, and silktassel. So I stalked down there and shot the buck about 60 yards off the road. Guided Elk hunts, Deer hunts, Antelope hunts, and Oryx hunts. Many of these may be found in an area because one buck will rub several trees. New Mexico Land For Sale; Arizona Land For Sale . In my opinion, this change does have the potential to improve odds for the muzzleloader hunts. In the case that residents and nonresidents apply together, nonresident licenses are pulled from the nonresident quota. Anyone have any insight to New Mexico Unit 23? See more about the Big Game Records Program. JavaScript is disabled. Journal of Wildlife Management, 71, 11181124. I think you can to a veteran or something. Joined: May 2005. don't go near Glenwood, you will be in the area of units 22,23, and 16B.i have seen some deer in 21A but they are few and far between.i met a guy from Cruces while elk hunting that hunted the blm lands south of NM52 to Winston.also, i hear red mountain north of winston is decent (probably lots of pressure . Previously, applicants who applied for and drew a rifle permit would have a private ranch/parcel assigned to them that they could hunt in addition to the public land in their unit. For picked up trophies, or trophies of unknown origin. I have been doing some e-scouting in the hell-hole wilderness area close to the Arizona border and the Mule creek area up at the north end of the unit. The most common sign of deer use of an area is their tracks. It was are last choice. D. My . Decoying can also be effective with bucks just beginning to rut. Apr 26, 2020 #1 CouesKelly Well-known member . Utah took advantage of a combination of favorable weather, aggressive habitat management, and strict regulations to increase its mule deer population by as much as 100,000 from 2008 to 2016, pushing the size of the herd past 380,000 animals. GOHUNT is a registered trademark of GOHUNT, LLC. 2. Those are desert units mainly flat country with mesquite and sand dunes depending which unit your in. New Mexico Unit 23 Hunting Information - Deer Antelope Elk Free access to New Mexico Unit 23 hunting information from our experts with over 30 years experience in hunting mule deer, antelope and elk. Headrick (Eds. When reswallowed, it passes through the other chambers of the stomach and on through the digestive system. The best hunts for trophy caliber mule deer bucks have been the late season hunts in the northwestern corner of the state. Hoenes, and C.L. ), Mule deer conservation: Issues and management challenges (pp. During outbreaks, some deer die quickly with no apparent signs of disease, others may die within a week, some recover but are debilitated, and still other deer show no sign of disease during outbreaks, and survivors may develop immunity to that particular virus serotype (but not necessarily other HD virus serotypes). New Mexico has a random draw system for all species.. Only through coordinated efforts of these agencies and support for management programs from the general public can New Mexico be assured of a healthy mule deer population. Consider these factors as you look at the individual units. Up to 10% of the permits for each hunt are allocated to applicants through the draw who have a signed agreement with a guide/outfitter. I grabbed a Jan archery tag in the same unit. Applicants who draw an archery, muzzleloader or rifle permit can only hunt public lands within their unit(s) or any private land that they can gain written permission to hunt. Despite declines, mule deer are still present in all 33 counties in New Mexico. Take Bear and lion tags if its stilll open and You can afford them..Good luck .BOB! However, that isn't to say there is not potential for something larger to be taken. Rodden. All of those choices matter and will be considered in the draw. Applicants can also apply via telephone by calling (888) 248-6866. Ill start scouting early!! (Photo: Courtesy of Boone and Crockett Club), New Mexico record desert bighorn sheep. When ML and archery season overlapped I was high on a ridge with a road about 1/2 mile below me. We will take 1-2 hunters per year on our unit 33 . Advertise With Us. Doug Bennett, Jr., TX (713) 478-1336. Elevation in unit 23 ranges from 4,250 8,340 ft. Drew a Unit 33 Late Archery Tag Jan 1-15. When the female is no longer receptive, the buck will leave her to seek other does. A viewpoint: Rangeland health and mule deer habitat. Any body know of unit 24? by BloodhoundBrother Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:16 pm, Post 23.12 acres $1,675,999. I rember hunting this unit once when I was going to school at state. hunting license Eskew (compilers), Sustaining aspen in western ecosystems: Symposium proceedings [Proceedings RMRS-P-18], (pp. That was the most action I saw the entire hunt. Sign InMenu Landowner Tags for Sale Close Colorado Landowner Tags for Sale Close Colorado Mule Deer Tags Colorado Unit 2 Deer Tags for Sale Hunting is the main source of mortality for adult bucks, and control of hunting seasons is used to manage mule deer populations in New Mexico. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. They can withdraw it and reapply, but will have to pay the application fees once again. We hunt mule deer throughout the entire state, but we specialize in hunting units 2B, 2C, 17, 30, 31, 32, and 33. As previously stated, there is good antelope hunting on private land and those licenses are available OTC if you can gain written permission to hunt or if you book a hunt with an outfitter who has access to private lands. Journal of Wildlife Management, 71, 884894. Any body know of unit 24? . This unit does have some hunting pressure on the public grounds, but those who are able and willing to put in the work have found success here in past years. same hunt in 23 and 24- same time ????????? Samuel J. Beatty with New Mexicos #1 whitetail deer typical, taken in Colfax County in 2019. how are you and your wife going to both hunt in the two units ? If you hear bugling the few elk in there are not doing it but hunters are. Food passes through their digestive system much more rapidly than in elk or cattle, however, and this short retention time limits just how much plant material mule deer can digest. Hunting Unit Maps New Mexico Hunting/Recreation Maps BLM-New Mexico has partnered with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) to offer free maps of Big Game hunting units and recreational opportunities on public land using the CarryMap application. If there are no licenses remaining for the third choice, they will then move to the next application. Drier and more exposed sloped tend towards either Prickly Pear and grass or Shrub Live Oak and Mazanita biomes. Three years ago, New Mexico made a slight adjustment to their license allocation to guarantee that 84% of the licenses for each hunt goes to resident applicants. Also if a rancher puts out a salt lick for cows by water you are not considered baiting by the wardens. Apply online here. The rest of the state does have good populations and, for 2023, many of the hunts in the southwest and northern portions of the state will see an increase in the number of tags available. Habitat changes resulting from extensive logging, initial overgrazing of grasslands, and large wildfires greatly favored mule deer by creating large areas of shrublands and early successional (saplings) forests. Survival and cause-specific mortality of mule deer fawns in northcentral New Mexico. Fawns that are larger at birth, or born earlier, tend to be larger at weaning and therefore are more likely to survive. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Boot Heel of New Mexico. Logan, UT: Jack H. Berryman Institute. Real close to Tucson but closer to the new mexico border. You can't really call it beer since most cans say "Budweiser". That was his job for the week. Mule deer live in nearly every habitat type within unit 23. . We love guiding mule deer hunts in the famed Strip and Kaibab region (units 13A, 13B, 12AE, 12AW, 12B, 12BW) and have over three decades experience hunting this very special place. Muzzleloader Mule Deer Hunt - Successful. 135-165 is the category most mature bucks will fall under. The terrain looks good for Coues there but haven't put boots on the ground there yet to verify. Reply R Red Sparky Up to four applicants can apply as a party for deer and antelope. Before applying for one of these hunts, its worth researching GOHUNT Maps and reviewing the land ownership layers to see if those are viable DIY options. If you spray a cotton ball with elk or deer urine and pin it to your clothes you are legal, take it off and pin it to a tree you are illegal. Contact Us | Mule deer can live about 1015 years. 51.7 miles in anyone have any helpful info? The standard hunts are typically lower quality, opportunity type hunts, but the cost is lower for the license. Same with the Blue.Can be run over by an elk too. CWD, a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, is very rare in New Mexico and is limited to portions of the San Andres, Organ, and Sacramento Mountains. Home Hunting Information by State New Mexico Units Hunting Information New Mexico Unit 23 Hunting Information. The best bucks are harvested every year in the Burro Mountains, but outside of that area in Units 23, 24, 26 and 27, there are still good opportunities for a nice buck. B&C trophy entry requirements: First, applicants should apply for a hunt for their first, second and third choice on their application. Although predators kill deer, predation may have little effect on the population if predation substitutes for (e.g., is compensatory to) other forms of mortality because deer are in poor condition or otherwise predisposed. There are two subspecies of mule deer in New Mexico, the Rocky Mountain mule deer (O. hemionus hemionus) and the desert mule deer (O. hemionus eremicus). 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