0000004307 00000 n The ranch has continually produced deer into the 180 and 190 class, with the possibility of that type of deer being there for your hunt. Most of the unit is flat to rolling desert. 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. These efforts paid off in a big way and helped me identify several specific areas where I planned on doing some more detailed scouting in person right before the season started. These mule deer are what the average American mule deer hunter can only dream of. About Us | by crankbait321 Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:54 pm, Post You are responsible for arriving in Hermosillo, Mexico, personal gear and weapon, and gratuities. Private Land Mule Deer Hunt #1 This hunt is located out of Vaughn, New Mexico on the Vicente Ranch. Average shots are 300yds, but hunters should be prepared to shoot out to 500yds. Between studying maps of those ridges and meticulously picking them apart with my binoculars, I had developed a pretty complete picture of those ridges over the previous couple of days. Our guided mule deer hunts take place on several different private ranches in New Mexico. Includes 5 full days of expert guide service, 6 nights lodging, meals, and beverages. Spot and range targets without wasting valuable seconds switching between gear with Luepold's new rangefinder binocular, the BX-4 Range HD. If you've ever hunted mule deer in Arizona, you've either heard about or dreamed about hunting The Strip on the north side of the Grand Canyon, an area where dream bucks that score over 200 inches are found for both the archer and the gun hunter. It will be an excellent choice for rifle hunters. But if you draw a January archery tag, that mule deer buck may score from 180- to 200-plus points in Unit 2B.". New Mexico Rifle Elk Hunts, New Mexico Muzzleloader Elk Hunts, New Mexico Elk Tags, New Mexico unit 16E. ELD-X Precision Hunter). I consulted my map and saw that they were heading to another, smaller canyon on the other side of that ridge. "The Lincoln, the Apache-Sitgreaves and the Gila national forests are there, as well as state lands and BLM lands.". !1+T"N8Vs\CYvwQY:EOO*~ aj*t?p5GghX/::u7 }YwbxB,{rGq=^X *21A@Ma2/+ea0 Dawn the next morning came with a bitter wind out of the northeast. With that in mind, I knew Id need to adapt both my hunting style and gear to these conditions if I were to be successful. Unit 2A & 2B, 2C Unit 34 seasons vary and all units offer private mule deer hunts. During particularly hot periods, sitting over well-used water sources can be excellent. Subscriber Services. | I spent the months leading up to myNew Mexico mule deer hunt doing a lot of general research on the area and conducting some E-Scouting using Google Earth. good luck to you drew the same tag. I managed to scratch out a 100" buck on day 4 of the season, but I firmly believe G&F issues way too many tags for this unit. When I closely examined my surroundings to plan out my shot I noticed a problem though: the vegetation between us prevented the use of the prone shooting position. First, is the archery-only hunt in early September. Our guided New Mexico mule deer hunts take place on public land and on private land we have leased.We guide in unit 2b and unit 2c, two of the best mule deer units in New Mexico. They bedded less than 200 yards away from me and I watched them nap on and off for over an hour before they slowly moved over the other side of the ridge. The later archery season is the most popular because the rut is peaking, and bulls are vocal and active. As you move farther to the south in New Mexico, Gruben explained there are numbers of good mule deer bucks that are smaller than the bucks in the northwestern part of the state. The hunting area consists of cedar & juniper-type terrain, open canyons, and some timber. Rifle Strip hunts usually are for a 10-day season, with archery ones for 21 days. Type - Guided State -New Mexico Unit - 37 Species - Mule Deer Weapon - Rifle or Archery Tag - Landowner Tag Season Dates - Archery (January) - Rifle (November) Price - Archery - $5,750 (6 days), Rifle - $5,250 (5 days) Great hunt on a private 4,000+ acre ranch in the Hondo Valley that is managed for deer quality. Darveau's statewide perspective on mule deer population and antler growth means he knows the best places to try for a tag. 602-469-1646 | dan@ridgelineoutfitters.com, 2023 Photos & Text Copyright - Ridgeline Outfitters by The Ox Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:38 pm, Post Pion Canyon Maneuver Site Colo. unit 142, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. 71 0 obj <>stream After lunch and a short midday rest, we are back at it chasing gobblers until the last rays of sunlight disappear. I'd start by calling some of the guys/gals in the F&G agencies in New Mexico and ask them what those deer are doing during the time of your hunt. Place was thick with elk. It was an incredible adventure and I wouldnt have wanted my New Mexico mule deer hunt to have gone any other way. 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). . All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission The cost of the motel is your responsibility, but we will furnish all meals for your hunt. I am headed to 34 from San Antonio in November for general gun. I have been in the business of buying and selling land owner tags for over 15 years. The larger of the two bucks was a big bodied, heavy racked 67 that was quite possibly the largest buck Ive ever seen in person. Ken Vitale with Buck Knives chats with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller about two new hunting knives for 2023the purpose-built Alpha and PakLite series. As a result, deer populations in New Mexico are stable with most herds experiencing population growth. For a mule deer that will score 200 inches or more on Boone and Crockett, hunt the Kaibab Plateau The Strip. Excited at the prospects the canyon held, I decided to find a good vantage point and try to glass up any deer moving around that evening. We can also assist clients wishing to purchase landowner tags if they are unsuccessful in the draw or missed the application deadline. This package includes 5 full days of expert guide service. I couldnt believe my eyes at first. It can also be combined with a vacation for your significant other, lounging on the beaches of San Carlos and enjoy the resort town. Unit 10 in the Zuni Mountains also has produced good mule deer bucks. by crankbait321 Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:16 pm, Post Joined Apr 23, 2019 Messages 5 Location . Over the last 5 years, we have averaged 85% shot opportunity on public land deer hunts! Maps for New Mexico Hunting Units Select a hunting unit from the dropdown menu or click a unit on the map below. Everything is included in this package from the time you arrive in Mexico until you depart. To make the situation even more frustrating, I realized what a great spot those bucks had found. The type of hunt you are looking for and which species you desire will dictate as to what we would suggest you apply for. Total Acreage: 1,050,000 acres over 1,640 square miles, Land Ownership Mix: 62% Private; 38% Public; USFS: 210,624 acres; USFS Wilderness: 36,032 acres; BLM: 120,832 acres; State: 76,672 acres, Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Sheep. 0000001363 00000 n by oakbrush Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:00 pm, Post NM Unit 37 Mule Deer - Muzzleloader. Chase said: New Mexico hunting offers the finest free range Barbary sheep! In Unit 12 we offer mainly private land archery elk hunts but we do get a few unit wide tags that are very desirable. Paul Barboa is a taxidermist who works with Gruben at American Wildlife Taxidermy and has hunted extensively all over the state. Definitely not a hunt I'd recommend to anyone. Minimum of 2 hunters per 3 day hunt period. first time hunting new mex and cant wait!! The same holds true for the Magdalenas. This is a tranquil area in New Mexico, with painted desert canyons, pinons, juniper covers, and varying terrain. Email Us. Shot one top class trophy and then started using a camera. Rifle Mule Deer Dates 2023: Unit 8 - October 11-15 Unit 46, 54 & 55 - October 18-22 & 25-29 Unit 55B - November 27-30. Do some researching and calling first and then maybe come back and ask some situation specific questions if need be. Archery/Bow Elk Hunts - Unit 13 & Unit 17. New Mexico Unit 34 Mule Deer. Excellent habitat and superior mule deer genetics combine to produce truly trophy class bucks. The ratio of hunters/guide shall be 2/1, unless 1/1 guide service arranged. Deposits are non-refundable. Thanks for the follow up. The balance is due 14 days before your scheduled hunt. Granbury, Texas. Armed with that knowledge, I went back to that end of the canyon that evening. washington state mule deer migration map. All of thier hunts were booked and i guess . There are plenty of deer but it can be very hard to find a buck bigger than a fork. Not too many people do that. I am trying to convince some hunting buddies we should try for mule deer tags in New Mexico in unit 30. Something caught my eye as I meticulously picked apart the other side of the canyon with my binoculars near where Id last seen the does. 0000269943 00000 n Click an image to open the gallery. 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. Landowners can offer private land tags for mule deer, and some ranches throughout the state may have those tags.". 3plains.com - Outfitter Web Design. When your trophy is down, your guide will handle skinning, quartering, rough caping, and packing out your trophy. In January the mule deer are rutting, giving hunters excellent opportunities are trophy bucks. If youve read any of my older articles, you know that I did quite a bit of whitetail hunting where I grew up in east Texas and that I took a small blacktail buck on a really physically demanding and miserable hunt in western Washington several years ago. Those are both good quality pieces of glass, but I wanted something better suited for glassing mule deer in such wide open country. The better the unit that you apply for, the more difficult that tag will be to draw.". The private ranch consists of 7,000 acres of private land. The rifle hunts take place in late October through mid-November. ", 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. A resident license for deer hunting costs $24, and a non-resident license costs $65. Muley Hunts take place for bow and arrow in September through January. The Big Game Hunting Blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.au, and other Amazon stores worldwide. That area only can be hunted by bowhunters. Typically, there is a lot of hiking and glassing for deer as some of this New Mexico hunting country can be very open. All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission He offered a few more of his top hunting location picks as well. We hunt mule deer throughout the entire state, but we specialize in hunting units 2B, 2C, 17, 30, 31, 32, and 33. 0000270742 00000 n A couple of archers bag their trophy mulies at 100 yards plus, but we try to avoid those long shots.". Figuring that I wouldnt likely see much more movement for several hours, I decided to settle in for the long haul and spend the rest of the afternoon glassing that canyon. Advertisement. Media | Every herd in N.Z. New Mexico has two species of turkey in the Lincoln National Forest, Merriam and Rio Grande. Even though there was some pretty good mule deer hunting in eastern Washington, the bucks there always seemed to be one step ahead of me and I moved away from Washington this summer still looking to harvest my first mule deer. New Mexico Unit 37 Lincoln National Forest, Re: New Mexico Unit 37 Lincoln National Forest. The terrain in this unit is very different from what I was used to in east Texas and western Washington. ***Call to ask about a guaranteed Elk Tag! High success rate for New Mexico Mule Deer Hunts, Sierra Blanca offers the best guide and hunter experience in New Mexico - Contact us today to Book Today! If the elk are not bugling, this becomes a typical spot and stalk elk hunt. It is not uncommon for to walk 6-12 miles/day on sheep hunts. Las Vegas, New Mexico is like stepping back in time. Advertise With Us. Mule Deer Hunt Unit 37 New Mexico #5398552 11/04/14 04:30 PM: Joined: Sep 2009. Learn more in the video above, with Remington's Joel Hodgdon and Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. There's also some Bureau of land Management land on both sides of the Jicarilla.". We didn't see any big bucks. Even with all the effort involved I still felt great: I just shot my first mule deer on a self-guided hunt on public land. Browning's Rafę Nielsen shares details on the new X-Bolt Pro LR McMillan hunting rifle with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Pretty good unit for deer and you might even run into a whitetail or two. As you can see in the photo below (the arrow points to the bucks location), I needed to shoot from a sitting position. McClendon's and Pereda's guiding group produced a mule deer buck that scored 252 inches and was taken by the winner of the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle in 2015. In fact, I saw many does, but only one dinky buck after 5.5 days of hunting dawn to dusk. "When hunting mule deer and elk in New Mexico, the Jicarilla Reservation does an outstanding job of managing wildlife and hunters to produce trophy animals every season," Gruben noted. Jason Herrick, CA (805) 570-9502. Shots range from 250 to 350 yards with long shot opportunities for hunters proficient at long-range shooting. New tag allocation rounding rules will be in effect for 2020 ( More details ). The National Wild Turkey Federation's mission to conserve wild turkey and preserve hunting heritage is still going strong after a half-century. S`,VBA2:Di@"V) O8M#E}N% 2h: N^9H@Hk!I-hC|PASka s`n We offer rifle, archery, and muzzleloader hunts for mule deer with an abundance of trophies on the ranches. It is sure to be the hunting adventure of a lifetime for any sportsman. I'd crawl up a hill, 800 yards from a small buck and he'd be staring back wide eyed, haha. These hunts are for the giants of the desert that come from Sonora, Mexico. At that point, the easy part ended and the real work on my New Mexico mule deer hunt began. Do not worry about visiting. Elk - Antelope - Mule Deer - Ibex - Oryx - Aoudad - Bighorn Sheep - Coues Deer. I skinned and quartered him on the side of that canyon then packed all the meat over 2 miles back to where I parked that morning. Tackle Test 2022: Top Bass Rods & Reels Reviewed, It's Tick Season. TexasBorn, did you have any luck? You must log in or register to reply here. Unfortunately, those were the only deer I saw that morning. 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. Contact Us | The sprng turkey season in NM is April 15 May 10. "A nonresident generally can draw a rifle tag in this unit every 2 to 3 years. I zeroed in on the tangle of branches containing the source of the movement. CX Outfitter, 180 gr. Hunted . $$$$. I agree. Theres no better time to apply for your NM big game hunting tags! 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. Date: . "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.". 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. Middle elevations are covered by pinyon-juniper forests, brush and grass, while lower elevations are desert grasslands and foothills with desert scrub. The hunting methods vary from spot & stalk to sitting over water holes. I prefer hunting the lower country. Your guide will have all the necessary calls, decoys, and blinds to successfully hunt these high country gobblers. "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. 0000001506 00000 n 0000003716 00000 n Private land mule deer tags are over the counter and we have 100% success rates on the public land hunt draw. . US Forest Service Maps: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District. 0000074519 00000 n Among the accomplishments includes the recently concluded Save the Habitat, Save the Hunt initiative, which in 10 years conserved or enhanced 5.3 million acres of critical wildlife habitat, recruited 1.5 million new or lapsed hunters, and opened new access to 750,000 acres for hunting and recreation. NM September Mule Deer. This hunt can also be modified to allow for two mule deer or a mule deer and a Coues Whitetail. Hunters should arrive in good shape and ready to walk up to several miles each day. Transportation to hunting camp is the clients responsibility. Make sure you follow The Big Game Hunting Blog onFacebook,Instagram,Twitter, andYouTube. Game Management Unit 37 Maps for GMU 37 BLM Maps: Carrizozo Quad, Roswell Quad, Ruidoso Quad, and Salt Creek Quad. hunting has been slow here in NM. Game & Fish staff photo. The ratio of hunters/guide shall be 2/1, unless specific arrangements have been made for 1/1 guide service. This provides opportunities for harvesting mule deer still in velvet. HVmO8_1 R;YJB9NG}=L %KpIhN h9iqg7g4W*|zq Even with all the effort involved I still felt great: I just shot my first mule deer on a self-guided hunt on public land. Northern Hill Country. Not Included: Pricing does not include 7% NM sales tax, state tags and license cost, meat processing/butchering, taxidermy, or customary guide gratuity. Recommended Articles . 0000004179 00000 n Going south of the Kaibab, is more arid, desert type terrain, that has experienced severe drought conditions this past decade. 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. Almost never see elk there when elk hunting. Nice to actually hear how a hunt went that someone was asking advice for. Let Bustn Tails book your next hunt with one of the most highly recommended outfitters in New Mexico! I observed those bucks for nearly an hour as they fed across the opposite side of the canyon and eventually lost sight of them as darkness fell. All 5 day deer hunts will be based out of wall tents, cabin lodging, or modern camping trailers. I brought my Leupold Cascades BX-2 8x42mm binoculars and my Leupold SX-1 Ventana 15-45x60mm spotting scope. Fully Outfitted Elk 11 Hunts($7,000/hunter) 21 Hunts($6,000/hunter, requires 2 hunters to book). "New Mexico has a very stable mule deer population that doesn't seem to change much from season to season.". Trophy Mule Deer In New Mexico's Top Units - Worldwide Trophy Adventures Big Rim Outfitters offers guided mule deer hunts in New Mexico, near Winston, NM. Thank you for the interesting story. 0000002459 00000 n 505-490-3997. October 21-25, 2023October 28 to November 1, 2023November 4-8, 2023. We saw a hand full of small bucks over 5 days, and caught a glimpse of one buck as he topped a ridge and disappeared. Turkey tags are available over-the-counter. Using a few bushes to cover my movement, I half crawled/half duck walked a dozen yards to a pine tree. This hunt is an excellent opportunity to harvest two species of wild turkey in one trip! Mule deer rifle hunts are on two different ranches in New Mexico. Game Unit 42 is known for Mule deer, Antelope, Audad Sheep, and elk. K. M. Idaho Unit 31 Mule Deer Oct 10 - Nov 24. November 14th, 2023 to February 15th, 2024. I am friends with the owners of Timber Tactic Outfitters and they have a great ranch in New Mexico.It will be in 37 on a Private ranch. The 360 Buckhammer cartridge is designed for lever-action rifles and will be available in two Remington Core-Lokt loads. Not Included:Pricing does not include 7% NM sales tax, state license cost, meat processing/butchering, taxidermy, or customary guide gratuity. Try to find waters sources to help with your hunting experience. There are several great units to apply for where they take some exceptional deer. Mexico is a safe destination in the interior. Sign Me Up . 0000296563 00000 n Good luck on your hunt. Expect to hear elk bugling and to see big bulls up close and personal on these trophy archery elk hunts. (Clickable areas may appear inaccurately on mobile devices) Select a Hunting Unit New Mexico Game Hunting Unit 1 New Mexico Game Hunting Unit 2A New Mexico Game Hunting Unit 2B New Mexico Game Hunting Unit 2C Good luck. The Mule Deer Hunt in New Mexico. KRYPTICENGINEER; Jun 4, 2021; Deer; Replies 3 Views 784. <<68E75BD00C47B642813B9FB8BBA395CF>]>> The State of Arizona has more requests for mule deer tags than it possibly can fill, with a mule deer population statewide of 110,000-120,000. Anyone been out there this season? I've never encountered more hunting pressure anywhere out west than I did in 31. Posted July 23, 2010. "We're hoping in 2017 for about the same type of mule deer season that we had last year," Gruben emphasized. Joined Apr 21, 2021 Messages 21. 0000239090 00000 n If you wish to hunt antelope, the cost is $65 for residents and $165 for non-residents. Michael Clifton, with Triple C Outfitters, knows New Mexico mule deer hunting. As Darveau mentioned, Arizona "doesn't have a huge density of mule deer in other places like we do in The Strip. The new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge from Hornady is available in three loads (160 gr. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This ranch produces quality mule deer and deer in excess of 180 B&C have been killed on it. Mule Deer Bucks average 160 scores and we have taken many trophies in the 180 range on these hunting properties. . 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 . Knowing that myNew Mexico mule deer hunt was nearing an end one way or another, I figured I had nothing to lose by following them. Spot and stalk hunting may be difficult for archery hunters. "A 200-inch mule deer is what most hunters are looking for when they draw a Strip tag. These units offer various hunting opportunities ranging from October rifle hunts to January archery hunts. Then to my amazement, two bucks suddenly materialized out of the bushes about 350 yards away. 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Most outfitters may be licensed in one or two areas and they confine you to applying in those areas, if they are utilized. Hunting methods are primarily spot & stalk. by MuleyMadness Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:07 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com We have never been to that area and plan on putting in several days of scouting before the season opens. by ntspdy Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:36 am, Post It may not display this or other websites correctly. Most of our deer hunts take place in units 2B, 2C, 17, and 30-33 of northwest New Mexico. However, one canyon in particular looked even better in person than it did on Google Earth. The hill behind him exploded with dust and the buck disappeared from view. In New Mexico, all our big game tags, except mountain lions and bears, are on the draw system. FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. 0000295912 00000 n Guided Only 11($5,000/hunter)-This is a popular package with hunters who want a guide the entire hunt, but prefer to handle their own lodging and cooking. Just muzzle hunted 37. I set up my Santiam binoculars right after I arrived that afternoon and started meticulously glassing the opposite side of the canyon. Prime Tine Outdoors is based in Nogal, NM (unit36). For that reason, I decided to use my backpack as a rest for my rifle. by The Ox Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:35 pm, Post With them, I quickly confirmed that I had indeed hit the deer and he dropped stone dead back down into his bed. Thanks for your input. by bowtechjwar Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:02 pm, Post Joseph A. Garcia's New Mexico record. Pro Tracker . Well nearly 2 weeks left til my new mexico rifle deer hunt on unit 37, Getting really excited! Home Hunting Information by State New Mexico Units Hunting Information New Mexico Unit 37 Hunting Information. We will not be hunting during the September Archery deer hunts unless you also have an archery elk hunt for the same season. Those does did not look alarmed or spooked. This gave me even more confidence that this canyon held some serious potential. Features quick-change barrel system. Jan 3, 2015. Following the 2018 hunting seasons, the statewide ratios are 45 fawns:100 does . First we must complete thepublic land contract, which you can findhere. Hunt may be upgraded to 1 on 1 guide service for an additional charge. xref For this reason, I opted to move around the far end of the ridge and enter the new canyon from a slightly different direction. Score: 211 7/8. New Mexico Hunts- Mule Deer. Unit 37 Boundaries: Beginning at the intersection of United States Highway 380 and US-54 at Carrizozo and running north along US 54 to its junction with New Mexico Highway 462 west of Ancho, then east along NM 462 to its intersection with the Southern Pacific railroad tracks, then north along the railroad tracks to Hasparos Canyon, then east down Hasparos Canyon to the eastern boundary of Lincoln County, then south along the eastern boundary of Lincoln County to its intersection with US 380, then west along US 380 to its intersection with US-54 at Carrizozo. 38 34 Shortly after the sun rose I noticed a group of 8 does and fawns about 700 yards away feeding directly into the wind and moving up over the far crest of the canyon. After packing up all my gear, I made my way across the canyon to the buck. They occur between Guaymas and Hermosillo in Sonora, Mexico. The private ranch consists of 7,000 acres of private land. He looked like a good one, but we never got a good look. The hardest part is locating them in the timber. I grew up out there and have hunted the sand since just after it opened to deer hunting in the 80s and most will look long and hard to find two bucks better than those in your pictures. ELD Match, and 175 gr. For the last 10 years, this region has had fairly-mild winters, and the big mule deer haven't shown up until about December, when the rifle hunts have ended. just wondering if anyone has been down on the unit recently and wondered how it was. Kiowa Hunting Service has enrolled the ranch in the New Mexico Department of Game and Fishs Deer Enhancement Program. Much BLM and state land at low elevations is difficult to reach on public roads because most of the lower terrain is private. Also some local mule deer live in Unit 2B that are considered more than respectable, but they're harder to find than the migratory Colorado bucks. Four distinct hunting seasons define New Mexico mule deer hunting. Advertise With Us. . Bow 1:September 12-18,$787.00. Hello all- Looking for a bit of info on New Mexico unit 36 and 37 for elk. You are using an out of date browser. Kopmana. The unit has lots of dense cover and thousands of acres of rugged land. He was accompanied by a small 44. Just muzzle hunted 37. . We also offer public land/unit wide archery hunts in Unit 13. If you simply want to go deer hunting without concern of killing a trophy, New Mexico might not be your best option because of generally low deer densities, but Christensen mentioned the following units for high draw odds and decent hunting: 17, 30, 31, 34 and 36. When your trophy is down, your guide will handle skinning, quartering, rough caping, and packing out your trophy. `` does n't have a huge density of mule deer in other places like we in. Shots are 300yds, but I wanted something better suited for glassing mule deer are what average. Deer Oct 10 - Nov 24 deer, and blinds to successfully hunt high. 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