OP. The ratio of hunters/guide shall be 2/1, unless specific arrangements have been made for 1/1 guide service. It was voted the Best Ocean View in the World out of 500, and is #1 of the Top 10 list by National Geographic. There's also some Bureau of land Management land on both sides of the Jicarilla.". Media | With the end of deer season only a few days away, I decided to try a different approach the next morning. As you can see in the photo below (the arrow points to the bucks location), I needed to shoot from a sitting position. Unit 41 Oct 19-23 Unit 33 & 37 hunts run November 16-20th. For those who live in New Mexico, a standard deer hunting license costs only $34. But as darkness approached, I had yet to see any deer. Muzzleloader:October 2-6,$562.00. Using a few bushes to cover my movement, I half crawled/half duck walked a dozen yards to a pine tree. 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. If you do not live in the state, you must purchase a quality deer hunting license for $34. Marty Lindstrand, OR (503) 260-3793. "I've even heard of a hunter paying $2,500 for a tag, plus paying a guide fee," added. Our mule deer draw is somewhat higher than that outside of Units 2B and 2C where probably only 1 percent of the mule deer applications we submit get drawn. This premium hunt package includes 5 full days of expert guide service, field transportation, 6 nights lodging, meals, and beverages for the duration of your hunt. Eric Lundgren of Ruger, which now owns Marlin, highlights the features of both rifles with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. I hunted unit 31 between Hobbs and Carlsbad 3 years ago. "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. I've heard mixed reviews regarding deer densities and I've been told that bucks are generally small in this unit. Good luck. I slowly brought my BX-2 Cascades binoculars up from my chest rig and spotted a third one within seconds. New member. by crankbait321 Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:20 pm, Post October -November Muzzleloader and Rifle Hunts. "We're hoping in 2017 for about the same type of mule deer season that we had last year," Gruben emphasized. Then to my amazement, two bucks suddenly materialized out of the bushes about 350 yards away. Landowners can offer private land tags for mule deer, and some ranches throughout the state may have those tags.". That part of New Mexico is textbook glassing country and I planned on spending quite a bit of time behind my optics. 0000215822 00000 n You must log in or register to reply here. "For elk, we average drawing 10 to 15 percent, because we only take our elk hunters into quality trophy units. I am an elderly New Zealand hunter who has hunted fallow deer all my adult life. In fact, I saw many does, but only one dinky buck after 5.5 days of hunting dawn to dusk. We will take 1-2 hunters per year on our unit 33 . 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. Those are good bucks for Eastern NM. 0000270190 00000 n by NewMexhunter Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:38 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com The new 7mm Precision Rifle Cartridge from Hornady is available in three loads (160 gr. With them, I quickly confirmed that I had indeed hit the deer and he dropped stone dead back down into his bed. "The Lincoln, the Apache-Sitgreaves and the Gila national forests are there, as well as state lands and BLM lands.". This hunt will be during the regular seasons and will consist of a lot of glassing to locate the quality deer that you would want. Joined . We will not be hunting during the September Archery deer hunts unless you also have an archery elk hunt for the same season. startxref High elevations are mostly forested by Douglas firs, spruces, aspens and several kinds of pines. New Mexico Hunts- Mule Deer. I've muzzleloader hunted it and have had success in the southern part of the unit. Make sure you follow The Big Game Hunting Blog onFacebook,Instagram,Twitter, andYouTube. I couldnt believe my eyes at first. No worries, new to a site it's nice to have someone point out some functions of the forum or direct ya to a Fish and Game person. After confirming the presence of deer in the canyon, I decided to set up for a more thorough search. Ok I figured as much about the thick timber. Hunters wishing to hunt sheep on public land must apply for a tag. I may just get a bear tag as well. Price does not include state license fees. Some of the largest pronghorns in New Mexico live here and anyone with a tag will be in for a good hunt. The ranch lays in GMU 10 in the central part of New Mexico. 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. If Colorado doesn't have snow, you'll be trying to take a deer that'll score from 140 to 170. "Now, Unit 2B is somewhat different. 0000002459 00000 n 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. Thread starter TexasBorn; Start date Apr 23, 2019; Apr 23, 2019 #1 TexasBorn Newbie. We typically spend the morning stalking bugling bulls and the afternoon and evenings glassing. You must log in or register to reply here. 0000168540 00000 n I sat down behind it, removed my backpack, and started glassing the other side of the canyon with my BX-5 Santiam binoculars. Theres no better time to apply for your NM big game hunting tags! Game Unit 42 is known for Mule deer, Antelope, Audad Sheep, and elk. (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 In New Mexico, all our big game tags, except mountain lions and bears, are on the draw system. 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. I must have glassed over that spot a half dozen times since I sat down and,though Im sure they were just bedded behind a bush that hid them until they stood up, it felt as though they appeared out of thin air. Thread starter Chase; Start date Aug 18, 2020; Aug 18, 2020 #1 Chase Member. Anyone been out there this season? 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. 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. As I got my rifle ready, I pondered the next problem I had to deal with before shooting: how long would I have to wait for that buck to stand up and give me a good shot? We drew this tag in the guided draw and hired an outfitter for the 2 day minimum. Second is the l ate October muzzleloader season. We have a plan of attack for the rest of the hunt if we don't succeed with our outfitter. I have not hunted this unit in several years (and only with muzzle loaders), but I and my hunting partners have always seen and harvested more mule deer on the east side of the San Mateos than on the west side. | Average bow shots are 40 yards. The Department conducts post-hunt, aerial surveys to determine buck to doe (B:D) and fawn to doe (F:D) ratios each winter and to monitor overall population trends. HVmO8_1 R;YJB9NG}=L %KpIhN h9iqg7g4W*|zq The upside to purchasing a landowner tag is you can still hunt our trophy units without going through the NM Big Game draw. When your trophy is down, your guide will handle skinning, quartering, rough caping, and packing out your trophy. 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. 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. <<68E75BD00C47B642813B9FB8BBA395CF>]>> Transportation to hunting camp is the clients responsibility. I drew a early season rifle tag for the southern part of NM and have spoke to the wildlife biologist, private land specialist and regional person down there. Standard rifle hunts are 2 x 1 but can be upgraded to 1 x 1 Private land rifle tags are over the counter. I have been in the business of buying and selling land owner tags for over 15 years. Media | After lunch and a short midday rest, we are back at it chasing gobblers until the last rays of sunlight disappear. by ntspdy Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:36 am, Post The ranch lays in GMU 10 in the central part of New Mexico. Email Us. It will be an excellent choice for rifle hunters. New Mexico Mule Deer Rifle Season. ***Call to ask about a guaranteed Elk Tag! a two day guided hunt with no accommodations or meals, a fully guided tent camp with accommodations and meals, or. 6Ym7u-k$&)%gBrj0i. All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission Prime Tine Outdoors is based in Nogal, NM (unit36). It may not display this or other websites correctly. Bow 1:September 12-18,$787.00. 0000296991 00000 n Dawn the next morning came with a bitter wind out of the northeast. "The reservation limits the number of hunters they take so, older-age-class animals are always available for harvest every year.". Ever so slowly, I put on my hearing protection (a .300 Win Mag with a muzzle brake is LOUD). TexasBorn, did you have any luck? "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.". Deposit. He looked like a good one, but we never got a good look. A couple of archers bag their trophy mulies at 100 yards plus, but we try to avoid those long shots.". In Unit 12 we offer mainly private land archery elk hunts but we do get a few unit wide tags that are very desirable. New Mexico consistently produces great mule deer, as evidenced by over 150 Boone & Crockett mule deer entries from the state. Tackle Test 2022: Top Bass Rods & Reels Reviewed, It's Tick Season. without exception. The last time I was there the area was pretty heavy with elk and I only saw one muley. . 505-490-3997. . However, one canyon in particular looked even better in person than it did on Google Earth. The rifle hunts take place in late October through mid-November. This will increase your odds of drawing by 2 to 3 times on most hunts. One of the best things about hunting in unit 34, unit 36 or unit 37 is the number of shot opportunities hunters will have on any of the Guided bow, muzzleloader or rifle hunts. Unit 36: Ruidoso is a tourist town with shopping, a variety of restaurants, super markets, a good selection of lodging, RV camping spaces, a . Hunters should arrive in good shape and ready to walk up to several miles each day. There are other units that are just fun deer hunts. However, the reality of the situation quickly sunk in and I forced myself to remain calm. Seeing that his antlers forked, I confirmed he was a legal buck. I am trying to convince some hunting buddies we should try for mule deer tags in New Mexico in unit 30. We are often able to call bulls in under 40 yds. 0000074519 00000 n Hunters choose the regions depending on the type of terrain they want to hunt and their physical conditions. Once my mind realized what I was looking at, a deer head with antlers attached to it suddenly materialized behind a brush pile. Because of population declines, harvests of mule deer have also declined; deer harvests (mostly mule deer), estimated to be as high as 55,000 in 1960, declined to <10,000 in 2013. by MuleyMadness Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:07 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com As I focused in on that spot, I saw something move again. Bear season will probably be open at that time if you want to buy a tag. "The mulies in The Strip basically have the best genetics found anywhere in the world," McClendon explained. The best mule deer buck that Gruben has mounted from public lands was a non-typical buck, scoring 260 inches. I would personally check out the Timberon area where it's more open in the canyons. Paul Barboa is a taxidermist who works with Gruben at American Wildlife Taxidermy and has hunted extensively all over the state. Some parts of the unit have more whitetail than mule deer. After graduating from college with a business degree, Tom had no desire to go out and get a "conventional job.". Pretty good unit for deer and you might even run into a whitetail or two. This ranch produces quality mule deer and deer in excess of 180 B&C have been killed on it. During the early archery season, scout for elk near Padilla Peak, the Capitan Mountain Wilderness, Hoe Cradle Canyon, south of Ancho and the mountains near White Oaks. We didn't see any big bucks. Hello all- Looking for a bit of info on New Mexico unit 36 and 37 for elk. GMU 37: Beginning at the intersection of US 380 and US 54 at Carrizozo and running north along US 54 to its junction with NM 462 west of Ancho, then east along NM 462 to its intersection with the Southern . Barbary Sheep Hunt (unit 37) RAM - Any Legal Sporting Arm (Feb 1-29 2012) 4 days (Thur-Sun) $3,000 plus NM tax & license fees . 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. I consulted my map and saw that they were heading to another, smaller canyon on the other side of that ridge. 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. Do not worry about visiting. This year I hunting in WY (unit 64) on a general tag, and thought there were more hunters than deer. Good or bad.lets hear it. If you have any questions . Mule Deer Hunt - Unit 10. Mule deer rifle hunts are on two different ranches in New Mexico. Unit 37. Following the 2018 hunting seasons, the statewide ratios are 45 fawns:100 does . Not Included: Pricing does not include 7% NM sales tax, state tags and license cost, meat processing/butchering, taxidermy, or customary guide gratuity. Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar, 754206 Elk - Antelope - Mule Deer - Ibex - Oryx - Aoudad - Bighorn Sheep - Coues Deer. "A tag for Unit 2C is pretty much a once in a lifetime tag," Clifton explained. The ASG guides use the best optics available to locate 200-inch or more mule deer as soon as the bucks put on antlers. The does were around, but I think the bucks were still holed up and hard to find and that was a mid november hunt. I set up my Santiam binoculars right after I arrived that afternoon and started meticulously glassing the opposite side of the canyon. 0000002507 00000 n When it didnt move after I watched it for a dozen seconds or so, I switched back over to the Santiam binoculars. Place was thick with elk. The hunts are highly successful. Unit 37 new mexico. Darveau suggested placing spotting scopes and binoculars on tripods to hold them steady. Black Mountain Outfitters Inc. (BMO) was founded in 2003 by Tom McReynolds, a young and ambitious hunting guide at the time. 0000269943 00000 n I immediately picked out two does feeding on the other side of the canyon with my naked eye. This hunt is an excellent opportunity to harvest two species of wild turkey in one trip! Shortly after arriving back at the lodge, guests will be served a fantastic home cooked dinner. 0000239759 00000 n For that reason, I decided to use my backpack as a rest for my rifle. When your trophy is down, your guide will handle skinning, quartering, rough caping, and packing out your trophy. Browning Ammunition has two big-game hunting loads new for 2023 that are effective on a wide range of species: the Max Point and Silver Series. 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. At that point, the easy part ended and the real work on myNew Mexico mule deer hunt began. Posted at 01:41h . Menu. Bulls are often vocal as the rut winds down during the month of October. 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. The outfitter offers a free application service to assist with your application for the NM Big Game drawing. 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. Email Us. I hunted 36 for deer a few years ago and couldnt locate a decent buck.aka anything bigger than a fork horn. This is a tranquil area in New Mexico, with painted desert canyons, pinons, juniper covers, and varying terrain. Drew a Unit 37 muzzleloader tag for 10/24 - 10/28. 11: $1,600 + tax21: $1,400 + tax31: $1,40041: $1,200, 11: $4,000 + tax21: $3,250 + tax31: $3,25041: $2,700. Mule deer are present in the unit but densities are low and deer are scattered. Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller gets more info from Hawke's Paige Shipe at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. New Mexico hunting offers some of the biggest mule deer around! We will assist you with the application, offer hunt suggestions for you based on what you are wanting in a hunt, and allow you to use the outfitter number, for free, to improve your odds of drawing. Did I miss?!?! By the last week of the season, bulls are more likely to answer bugles and sometimes can be lured close enough for a bow shot. However, I had a good feeling that would all change after I drew that tag and started planning my New Mexico mule deer hunt. Then I got an even more welcome sight when I saw two bucks on the opposite side of the ridge I saw the 67 and 44 on the evening before the season opened. Turkey tags are available over-the-counter. 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. Rifle Mule Deer Hunt - Successful. 0000296538 00000 n Hunt Dates: September 1st - September 24th. I hunted whitetail. Includes 5 full days of expert guide service, 6 nights lodging, meals, and beverages. The Mule Deer Rifle Hunts. 0000001967 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. *KEA At the same time, the prevailing winds in the area prevented any approach from below on most days. xb``c``ec```ie@ Q"HrP p!ict}:s^nj%l8l1ecpo j6`:5CL30Kmba`# eX` U 0000239090 00000 n Luckily, the wind did not change and I slipped into the smaller canyon unnoticed. Shooting opportunity has been 87% over the last 5 seasons. If the elk are not bugling, this becomes a typical spot and stalk elk hunt. 0000239343 00000 n arizona unit 37a mule deer 27 Feb. arizona unit 37a mule deer. At that point, the easy part ended and the real work on my New Mexico mule deer hunt began. full sneak extended wall pedestal taxidermy mount axis deer chital Airport pickup and drop-off service can be arranged, please call for rates. If we are near a town we will hunt out of town from motels. This hunt will require you to . I saw multiple 130-140" type deer. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Winchester's new Big Bore ammo, available in 10 mm, .44 Mag., .357 Mag., and .45 Colt, is specifically designed for big bears in bear country. "Our rifle hunters' shots at The Strip may be as close as 100 out to 1,000 yards, with the average shot about 300 yards," he advised. Triple C offers an application service and applies for over 700-800 mule deer tags for units all over the state, since different hunters like to hunt various sections. D. darrack OP. Thanks for the info guys! Michael Clifton, with Triple C Outfitters, knows New Mexico mule deer hunting. I see. Definitely not a hunt I'd recommend to anyone. Fully Outfitted Elk 11 Hunts($7,000/hunter) 21 Hunts($6,000/hunter, requires 2 hunters to book). Do they respond to calling? Learn more about the H&A Outfitters application service. 0000190156 00000 n This is a wide open country with lots of glassing and long-shot opportunities. Armed with that knowledge, I went back to that end of the canyon that evening. Good or bad.lets hear it. As Pereda reported, "The Strip is one of the few places in this country where a hunter can drive 100 miles on a dirt road and never encounter any type of civilization, crossroad grocery store, gas station or other conveniences.". Average shots are 300yds, but hunters should be prepared to shoot out to 500yds. Short video with information on hunting New Mexico's late archery hunt in unit 20 This ranch produces quality mule deer and deer in excess of 180 B&C have been killed on it. 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! The reasoning is that we may not have the staff available for the deer hunts due to commitments on the elk hunts. Application must be made by March 20th. Never turned up a good buck to try for. This package includes 5 full days of expert guide service. S`,VBA2:Di@"V) O8M#E}N% 2h: N^9H@Hk!I-hC|PASka s`n Unit 2A & 2B, 2C Unit 34 seasons vary and all units offer private mule deer hunts. It may not display this or other websites correctly. When your trophy is down, your guide will handle skinning, quartering, rough caping, and packing out your trophy. New Mexico hunting offers some of the biggest mule deer around! ", 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 doe appeared with her fawn shortly after daylight and fed nonchalantly down the ridge in front of me. 0000074015 00000 n The NWTF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. #1. What follows are some of the better options for hunters in Arizona and New Mexico, along with insight from local experts that know what it takes to tag out. After packing up all my gear, I made my way across the canyon to the buck. The plan is to take only two hunters on the ranch for the season. It is not unusual for us to have success calling in big bulls during the muzzleloader hunts. Look for bulls near water sources in canyons that face north or east and the foothills and flat terrain below. 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. It didnt take me long to cross off a couple of areas once I arrived and saw conditions on the ground with my own eyes. I cycled the bolt and slowly scanned the area with my scope, but couldnt find the deer. 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. "The Strip gets some snow and rainfall and features gentle terrain and numbers of aspen trees," Darveau mentioned. Aug 3, 2021. swhunt21. All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. If you wish to hunt antelope, the cost is $65 for residents and $165 for non-residents. 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