Mule Deer Hunts

New Mexico mule deer hunting is as good as it has ever been in the right limited draw units. Rifle hunts start in late October through mid-November. This is pre-season rut. Bow hunts run from January 1 - 15. This is towards the end of the rut. Our mule deer hunts take place in the Carson National Forest and BLM and state lands in Rio Arriba County in the northwest quadrant of the state. We hunt mostly public lands in this area. It's not uncommon to see over 8-10 quality bucks a day. We take a very limited number of mule deer hunters per year and our success rate stays very high, harvesting 165" to 185" class mule deer. The potential for a Boone and Crockett mule deer is a definite reality in the areas we hunt.

Hunting Methods

Mule deer hunting is a true spot and stalk adventure that involves a lot of walking, driving, and glassing.

Dates & Rates

• Rifle Mule Deer hunts take place from October through mid-November.
• Archery Mule Deer hunts take place January 1st to the 15th.
• $3,800 5-day hunt*
• * Please note, prices do not include state license fees.

Application Service

H & A Outfitters makes it easy to hunt Mule Deer in New Mexico with our free application service. Since 1992 we've been helping hunters just like you apply for and draw tags in New Mexico's best hunting areas. Learn more about the H & A Outfitters application service.

Hunt Deposit

The deposit required to secure this hunt is $500. For your convenience, you can pay your hunt deposit, securely, online.

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