Deer hunting in New Mexico Unit 19: hunts, draw and harvest
NMDOW's 2026-27 booklet lists 4 deer hunt codes in Unit 19, 4 of them drawn with 30 licenses, from December 5 to January 24, 2027 (page 59). In the 2026 draw, 608 applicants chose one of these hunts first, for 30 licenses (NMDOW 2026 drawing report). In 2025-26, NMDGF reports 23 licenses sold, 21 hunters reporting, a 58% success rate, 12 bucks and 0 does taken on the Unit 19 hunts.
Data updated October 2026. Hunts: NMDOW's 2026-27 Hunting Rules and Information. Draw: NMDOW's 2026 drawing report. Harvest: NMDGF reports to 2025-26.
BLMState trust landNational wildlife refugeNational Park ServiceMilitary landUnit 19Neighboring unitsLake or riverHighway
| Unit | Unit 19 |
|---|---|
| Hunt codes, 2026-27 | 4 (4 drawn) |
| Draw licenses | 30 |
| Season span | December 5 to January 24, 2027 |
| First-choice applicants, 2026 draw | 608 |
| NMDGF harvest, 2025-26 | 12 (12 bucks, 0 does) |
| Success rate, 2025-26 | 58% (NMDGF) |
| Military land | 85.9% (BLM map); hunts held on the range |
Which deer hunts are in Unit 19 for 2026-27?
Every deer hunt code NMDOW lists for Unit 19, with the code's own 2025-26 result where NMDGF reported one under the same code and units.
| Hunt code | Where | Weapon | Dates, 2026-27 | Bag limit | Licenses | Who may apply | 2025-26 result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DER-3-215 | excluding WSMR Portion and Ft. Bliss | muzzleloader | Dec 5-9 | Fork-antlered deer (white-tailed or mule deer) | 10 | Any applicant | 10 sold, 38% success, 3 bucks, 0 does |
| DER-2-214 | excluding WSMR Portion and Ft. Bliss | bow | Jan 1-15 | Fork-antlered deer (white-tailed or mule deer) | 10 | Any applicant | 10 sold, 75% success, 7 bucks, 0 does |
| DER-1-213 | WSMR Portion only | any legal weapon | Jan 8-10 | Fork-antlered deer (white-tailed or mule deer) | 5 | Any applicant | not reported under this code |
| DER-1-212 | WSMR Portion only | any legal weapon | Jan 22-24 | Fork-antlered deer (white-tailed or mule deer) | 5 | Any applicant | not reported under this code |
Hunts: NMDOW 2026-27 Hunting Rules and Information, page 59. Results: NMDGF 2025-26 deer harvest report. Success rate is NMDGF's own figure.
How many hunters applied for Unit 19 deer in 2026?
608 applicants put one of these 4 drawn hunts as their first choice in the 2026 draw, for 30 licenses; 22 of them drew on that first choice. The share is NMDOW's 2026 result, not a forecast for another year.
| Hunt code | Licenses | First-choice applicants | Drawn on first choice | Share of first-choice applicants who drew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DER-3-215 | 10 | 135 | 7 | 5.2% |
| DER-2-214 | 10 | 144 | 6 | 4.2% |
| DER-1-213 | 5 | 201 | 5 | 2.5% |
| DER-1-212 | 5 | 128 | 4 | 3.1% |
Source: NMDOW 2026 big game drawing report. Applicants and licenses drawn on second and third choices are on each hunt code's page.
How many deer are taken in Unit 19?
NMDGF's totals for the Unit 19 deer hunts, season by season. The newest, 2025-26: 23 licenses sold, 21 hunters reporting, a 58% success rate, 12 bucks and 0 does taken.
| Season | Licenses sold | Hunters reporting | Success rate | Bucks | Does |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 23 | 21 | 58% | 12 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 30 | 28 | 54% | 14 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | 30 | 27 | 58% | 17 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | 26 | 78% | 18 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | 26 | 26 | 48% | 11 | 0 |
| 2020-21 | 26 | 26 | 71% | 17 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | 28 | 27 | 69% | 19 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | 22 | 21 | 33% | 4 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 21 | 50% | 9 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | 22 | 19 | 39% | 8 | 0 |
Source: NMDOW deer harvest reports, the printed area totals (public-land hunt codes and, where NMDGF counts them in the total, private-land licenses).
How much public land is in Unit 19?
85.9% of Unit 19 is military land on the BLM's map. NMDOW's deer hunts there are held on the range under the Army's rules; see the unit page for the access fees.
6.7% of Unit 19 is public land, 182,574 of 2,718,222 acres, most of it BLM (102,184 acres), measured from the BLM New Mexico surface management agency map (read 2026-10). The unit page has the map, highways, towns and neighbors: Unit 19.
Questions hunters ask
How many deer licenses are there in Unit 19?
NMDOW's 2026-27 booklet lists 4 deer hunt codes for Unit 19 with 30 draw licenses (NMDOW 2026-27 Hunting Rules and Information, page 59).
What is the deer success rate in Unit 19?
NMDGF's 2025-26 harvest report gives a 58% success rate for the Unit 19 deer hunts as a whole: 21 hunters reported and 12 deer were taken. Across the 10 seasons NMDGF reported for this area, the rate ran from 33% to 78%.
When is deer season in Unit 19 in 2026?
The Unit 19 deer hunts run from December 5, 2026 to January 24, 2027. Muzzleloader hunts start Dec 5, bow hunts start Jan 1 and any legal weapon hunts start Jan 8 and Jan 22 (NMDOW 2026-27 Hunting Rules and Information, page 59).
Can nonresidents hunt deer in Unit 19?
Yes, for 4 of the drawn codes. Statewide, at least 84% of draw licenses go to residents, 10% to applicants with a registered outfitter and 6% to nonresidents without one, and antlerless elk and WMA-only hunts are for residents (NMDOW 2026-27 Hunting Rules and Information, page 18).