I have been in the business of buying and selling land owner tags for over 15 years. Minimum of 2 hunters per 3 day hunt period. This will increase your odds of drawing by 2 to 3 times on most hunts. The chief mountain ranges are mostly rough with some sheer white cliffs and require cross country hiking, but many elk and deer hunters drive roads to find game and sometimes take remarkably big animals. ", When asked about mule deer hunting tactics, Darveau laughed and advised: "Wear out the seat of your pants before you wear out the soles of your boots. Expect to hear elk bugling and to see big bulls up close and personal on these trophy archery elk hunts. In an effort to change things up a bit, I moved to a different glassing location the next morning above and behind the ridge where Id been seeing those bucks. I ended up shooting a big forky towards the end of the hunt. . Average shots are 150yds, but hunters should be prepared to shoot out to 200yds. It didnt take me long at all to realize those binoculars were absolutely perfect for that sort of work when I mounted them on a tripod. Also, ask that F&G agency what deer numbers are like, how the winter was and what water availability is like. without exception. You must log in or register to reply here. It was almost as if the elk where pushing out the deer if thats even a thing. 34 is a great elk unit, but not so much for deer. "Our guides hunt the entire state of New Mexico, but only two units 2B and 2C in the northwestern part of the state consistently produce 180-plus class mule deer each year," he advised. Joined Apr 23, 2019 Messages 5 Location . Give a Gift We Hunt all surrounding units plus more. New Mexico Hunts- Mule Deer. xb``c``ec```ie@ Q"HrP p!ict}:s^nj%l8l1ecpo j6`:5CL30Kmba`# eX` U Fully Outfitted Public Land 11 Hunts($5,000/hunter) 21 Hunts($4,000/hunter, requires 2 hunters to book). Standard rifle hunts are 2 x 1 but can be upgraded to 1 x 1 Private land rifle tags are over the counter. Copyright 2023 Bust'n Tails | WordPress Design by BlueHost.com. The type of hunt you are looking for and which species you desire will dictate as to what we would suggest you apply for. The Mule Deer Rifle Hunts. by crankbait321 Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:39 pm, Post We specialize in free range trophy big game hunts that occur on some of the best public and private lands within the state of New Mexico! havent been to this area in years but have been wanting to go back if you go to Ancho it used to be good its near white oaks it's thicker than you no what I would find the sign and post up it's way to thick to put s stock on game in there. "We're hoping in 2017 for about the same type of mule deer season that we had last year," Gruben emphasized. Barbary sheep live in some rough terrain and in low numbers. I hunted 36 for deer a few years ago and couldnt locate a decent buck.aka anything bigger than a fork horn. For more information about mule deer hunting in Arizona, go to the wildlife department website to the Where to Hunt section that gives a general breakdown of each game management unit, and highlights for where to start hunting. "For elk, we average drawing 10 to 15 percent, because we only take our elk hunters into quality trophy units. When your trophy is down, your guide will handle skinning, quartering, rough caping, and packing out your trophy. Here youll find images from our past customers and their trophies, as well as some images of animals you may see on your hunt. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. You agree you accept our Terms & Conditions for posting this ad. New Mexico Unit 37 Lincoln National Forest Post by crankbait321 Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:20 pm My buddy and I were fortunate enough to draw a New Mexico Mule Deer rifle tag for Nov 19-23 of this year for Unit 37 near Capitan and Lincoln National Forest. Four distinct hunting seasons define New Mexico mule deer hunting. First of all, after a light continental breakfast at camp, guests will depart for the field with their guides. Now I just need to make this shot. Good luck on your hunt. The Strip, which is larger than Rhode Island, is where hunters take the highest scoring mule deer in Arizona. "Since I can put in for three deer tags, 12A east and 12A west are my first two choices, and my third choice is 13B on the Arizona/Utah state line where there's a lot of deer movement during November and December, if Utah has a heavy snowfall," he advised. If you wish to hunt antelope, the cost is $65 for residents and $165 for non-residents. Prime Tine Outdoors is based in Nogal, NM (unit36). Despite declines, mule deer are still present in all 33 counties in New Mexico. After confirming the presence of deer in the canyon, I decided to set up for a more thorough search. Any five (5) days from September 19 to December 14, 2023, Any five (5) days from December 15, 2023 to January 31, 2024. The plan is to take only two hunters on the ranch for the season. Black Mountain Outfitters Inc. (BMO) was founded in 2003 by Tom McReynolds, a young and ambitious hunting guide at the time. Learn more about the H&A Outfitters application service. hunting has been slow here in NM. It is not unusual for us to have success calling in big bulls during the muzzleloader hunts. This provides opportunities for harvesting mule deer still in velvet. I saw multiple 130-140" type deer. The private ranch consists of 7,000 acres of private land. For those who live in New Mexico, a standard deer hunting license costs only $34. Kopmana. 0 Come to New Mexico for some exciting turkey hunting! endstream endobj 39 0 obj <>/ViewerPreferences<>/Metadata 3 0 R/Pages 2 0 R/StructTreeRoot 5 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 40 0 obj <>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 41 0 obj <> endobj 42 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceRGB 7 48 0 R] endobj 43 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceRGB 160 52 0 R] endobj 44 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceRGB 254 54 0 R] endobj 45 0 obj <>stream But if you draw a January archery tag, that mule deer buck may score from 180- to 200-plus points in Unit 2B.". I would personally check out the Timberon area where it's more open in the canyons. Bow 1:September 12-18,$787.00. Since mule deer arent particularly large or tough animals, and since I knew I might have to take a longer range shot than usual, I opted for a lightweight bullet and used 165gr Barnes TTSX BT bullets (provided courtesy of Ammunition To Go). "With numerous water sources, the Kaibab Plateau is one of the highest producing mule deer places and contains four top units 12A east, 12A west, 13A and 13B.". With them, I quickly confirmed that I had indeed hit the deer and he dropped stone dead back down into his bed. The wind changed on the second day of the season, which prevented me from sitting at that same spot again and I decided to do some glassing from the far end of the canyon and see what else I could spot. I am an elderly New Zealand hunter who has hunted fallow deer all my adult life. I've heard mixed reviews regarding deer densities and I've been told that bucks are generally small in this unit. Any advice? Guide services offered for Aoudad in October, December, January, and February . 0000168540 00000 n "I'd put in for the Kaibab Plateau or more commonly what's known as The Strip with Game Management Units 12A, 13A and 13B where you'll find the biggest mule deer in Arizona," he noted. 0000002507 00000 n Because of this program Kiowa has received a special set of permits that can be used outside of the normal deer hunting season dates set by the state. DER-2-326. We offer you three types of hunts on public land: We will hunt all three weapon types during the public land deer hunts, and for both Mule Deer and Coues Deer. We also highly recommend unit 31, unit 32, and unit 33 as we have private ranches there with some great deer quality! by crankbait321 Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:20 pm, Post "New Mexico has a very stable mule deer population that doesn't seem to change much from season to season.". This ranch produces quality mule deer and deer in excess of 180 B&C have been killed on it. Being I live in MN, scouting is obviously an issue. 0000168976 00000 n I set up my Santiam binoculars right after I arrived that afternoon and started meticulously glassing the opposite side of the canyon. Unit 2A & 2B, 2C Unit 34 seasons vary and all units offer private mule deer hunts. Dustin Darveau, Arizona big game specialist, noted: "To summarize mule deer hunting statewide, we're expecting about the same harvest numbers this year as last year with a slight increase.". Didnt think about that. Airport pickup and drop-off service can be arranged, please call for rates. Good luck. 2023 Season Dates May Change Slightly. First we must complete thepublic land contract, which you can findhere. MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A BULLET PROOF VEST. So, as much as I love the 9.3x62mm Mauser, I decided to go with a flatter shooting cartridge on this hunt and brought my Ruger Hawkeye FTW Hunter chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum instead. The rifle hunts in Unit 2C only offer about 25 tags on this land that's managed very well for big mule deer," he explained. Both North & South islands. first time hunting new mex and cant wait!! 0000190156 00000 n What are realistic expectations as far as antler size and deer numbers? Expect to cover a lot of country on this hunt. Terms of Use | 0000295912 00000 n Hornady's Seth Swerczek goes in depth about the new cartridge with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. After a few seconds, I noticed part of an antler peeking out at ground level from behind the brush pile that originally concealed his bed. Take advantage of the multiple overlook points that the terrain has to offer and glass the herds at first and last light. Following the 2018 hunting seasons, the statewide ratios are 45 fawns:100 does . You can see for miles in some places though. With the end of deer season only a few days away, I decided to try a different approach the next morning. 0000074519 00000 n Guided Only- $3,500/hunter (11 Guide Service)This is a popular package with hunters who want a guide the entire hunt, but prefer to handle their own lodging and cooking. These mule deer are what the average American mule deer hunter can only dream of. Refunds are not issued for emergencies, early departures, weather related delays or events. We can also assist clients wishing to purchase landowner tags if they are unsuccessful in the draw or missed the application deadline. Advertisement. Landowners can offer private land tags for mule deer, and some ranches throughout the state may have those tags.". This is a wide open country with lots of glassing and long-shot . The hunting area is situated in Sand Hill country with sagebrush & grass. Las Vegas, New Mexico is like stepping back in time. Going south of the Kaibab, is more arid, desert type terrain, that has experienced severe drought conditions this past decade. The new Frontier, available in 8x42 and 10x42, has all the range-finding capabilities a hunter needs. !1+T"N8Vs\CYvwQY:EOO*~ aj*t?p5GghX/::u7 }YwbxB,{rGq=^X *21A@Ma2/+ea0 Thanks. I prefer hunting the lower country. Perfect, I zeroed my rifle at 220 yards and got plenty of practice at longer ranges. After dinner, you are on your own to enjoy all the outdoor atmosphere our camp has to offer. It was voted the Best Ocean View in the World out of 500, and is #1 of the Top 10 list by National Geographic. As I drag the minimum draw odds filter over to 25% for kicks, and I can see of the 235 hunts, there are 134 that have 25% or better odds of drawing a tag . Sign Me Up . Spot and stalk hunting may be difficult for archery hunters. Hunts are six days in length and are conducted by walking, vehicle, spot and stalk, and by hunting water holes. 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