New Mexico Unit 15 Hunting Information

INFO: Mule Deer Hunting in New Mexico Unit 15
Unit 15 New Mexico may not be a choice mule deer hunting destination, but that does not mean there are not deer to be taken here. Deer can be found near water holes or in thick vegetation bedding down, especially in the warm temperatures. Glass deer from the impeccable overlooks in the unit at first and last light. Deer will be in their summer patterns in the higher elevations and as winter progresses, they will migrate into the lowlands to forage for food.

SUCCESS RATES for Mule Deer Hunting in New Mexico Unit 15
5 Year Estimated Average for Deer
Archery 10%

Late Archery 10%
Muzzleloader 23%
Muzzleloader (Youth Only) 25%
Mule Deer TROPHY QUALITY for New Mexico Unit 15
Average Quality 150″ – 170″
Trophy Potential 170”+

INFO: Elk Hunting in New Mexico Unit 15
Unit 15 in New Mexico is one of the most sought-after elk tags in the state. The landscape is premier elk habitat and the sheer size of the unit and high percentage of public land makes this unit a top choice for hunters every year! The rut is very active and the bulls are very vocal. Bugle calling is very successful in this unit. The ever-changing gradient of the terrain allows pathways for bulls to move into remote areas to escape the pressure. Hunters can find bulls in these hard-to-reach areas.

SUCCESS RATES for Elk Hunting in New Mexico Unit 15
5 Year Estimated Average for Elk
Archery 1 25.00%
Archer 2 25.00%
Muzzleloader 1 35.00%
Muzzleloader 2 30.00%
Muzzleloader 3 20.00%
Muzzleloader (YO) 75.00%
Elk TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 15 New Mexico
Average Elk Quality 300″ – 330″
NM Area 15 Trophy Elk Potential 350″+
GMU 15 Bull to Cow Ratio 34:100

INFO: Antelope Hunting in New Mexico Unit 15
The success rates for hunting antelope in Unit 15 New Mexico are much higher than in other units. Archery is not the most productive, but rifle season is sure to make a bang. Aside from the heavily timbered expanses of the unit, there are vast tracts of open meadows for antelope to graze. Hug the treelines of these areas to secure a discreet location and open firing lane.

SUCCESS RATES for Antelope Hunting in New Mexico Unit 15
5 Year Estimated Average for Antelope
Archery 30.00%
Rifle 1 100.00%
Rifle 2 80.00%
Rifle 3 85.00%
Rifle (Youth Only) 100.00%
Antelope TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 15 New Mexico
Average Antelope Size 65″ – 75″
NM Area 15 Trophy Antelope Potential 80″+