New Mexico elk
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Nope but I hope you strike gold in the draw.
tree_ghost
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By George I'm gonna have to be a lucky S.O.B to draw it. My luck momma will draw the tag and I'll get to hump all the gear around lol
fairchaser
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I've got a brother living nearby so I could stop there for a visit. It would be an epic hunt. Would you DIY or hire an outfitter?
Someone has to win and without a outfitter dang only 6% go to nonresident draw. Numbers aren't much better if contracted with an outfitter at only 10%. I like to toss my name into the hat for states like NM for the simple reason that IT COULD HAPPEN. It's not like you go into it KNOWING a hunt is 10 years away
tree_ghost
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Exactly! I know a couple guys who have gotten lucky multiple years in other units. So we will see what happens in a couple months.Someone has to win and without an outfitter dang only 6% go to nonresident draw. Numbers aren't much better if contracted with an outfitter at only 10%. I like to toss my name into the hat for states like NM for the simple reason that IT COULD HAPPEN. It's not like you go into it KNOWING a hunt is 10 years away
tree_ghost
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I'm really leaning toward hiring a local guide. It's just not the place I'd want to risk the tag "learning" how to elk hunt with it being so rare to draw. Plenty of chance to DIY in other states.
shannon 1994
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Been drawn 4 times for NM. But not the Gila.
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tree_ghost
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How many times have you applied for it?
shannon 1994
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14 years
megalomaniac
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Honestly I quit applying for NM when they dropped the NR unguided pool down to 2% of available tags, yet still required the purchase of a license annually.
Me too & got to elk hunt there once. Use to always apply for Oryx & Ibex as well, just $10 to apply back then. If drawn then you bought license.
I was drawn for non res unguided draw ( 6 percent ). archery elk in a gila unit last year had a great hunt ate my tag by choice trying to kill a 350 plus, and my cousin drew a different gila archery elk unit this year. With the snow and rain over the winter it should incredible for antler growth. Ya stop applying, great idea. Someone has to draw.
I have elk hunted on draw tags about every other year. Have to shotgun those apps out there !!! It is not getting easier to draw. The license is not even a tank of gas anymore $70 something and you get you tag money back on your card in a month after apps are due. It's cheaper than a dang sportsman license.
I have elk hunted on draw tags about every other year. Have to shotgun those apps out there !!! It is not getting easier to draw. The license is not even a tank of gas anymore $70 something and you get you tag money back on your card in a month after apps are due. It's cheaper than a dang sportsman license.
Vol Hunter
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Drew a rifle tag about 15 years ago. Unfortunately there was record heat with forest fires everywhere. Tough hunting but managed to kill a 280 six point on the fourth day of the hunt.
hunter7272
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I got Unit 34 muzzleloader this year! Should be a good hunt it will be my second time in NM
That is a great hunt. I have hunted it once and helped once. PM me if you want any help.
What are NM's ML restrictions? Scopes? Sabots? Smokeless? Caliber?
Depends on which hunt code. If it's any firearm, then you can essentially use any muzzleloader.
If it's a muzzleloader hunt then it's basically iron sights and no smokeless powder.
If it's a restricted muzzleloader hunt then it's round balls, iron sights and black powder.
We live and hunt in Colorado. Word has it that Colorado has the biggest elk herds. But, I would love to hunt northern NM, always seen more elk there.
Good luck tree-ghost, they're big and delicious.
Good luck tree-ghost, they're big and delicious.
shannon 1994
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Are you on a guided hunt or a do it yourself hunt. If on your own ,and never been in 34 send me a private message, I have hunted 34 several times. You are in store for a heck of a hunt.
I applied this year with an outfitter in unit 51 and unit 52. If I draw it will probably be a one and done trip for me.
I drew rifle October 12 through 16 unit 51.
Heck yea brother, I'll be looking forward to that monster bull elk
Thank you! I am looking forward to a new experience.
What rifle are you taking
Probably 7mm magnum I have hunted with all my life.
That'll do the trick for sure
tree_ghost
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Dude congratulations!!!! That'll be epic!
Thank you! Probably once in a lifetime for me!
Some of the draws just don't make economical sense. I like NM that they are random draw every year, but still the odds for NR need to be decent for me. WY has a point system (and it's changed/changing) but atleast you can gather points and after X yrs. Other states with pt systems, as a NR you might as well buy Powerball tickets.
