It looks like New Mexico is considering changing their rules regarding the outfitter pool. Right now if you draw in the outfitter pool you are only required to be accompanied by your guide for a part of 2 days. You are then free to hunt unguided for the remainder of the season. The New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides is in the process of getting these rules changed so that your license is only valid for the days you are contracted with your outfitter and so that you need to be accompanied by a guide. So, you could draw 1st archery, a two week hunt, and be guided the first week only. Currently if you are unsuccessful you can continue to hunt. With the proposed changes, this would not be allowed.
If this rule change passes, odds in the DIY pool will drop even farther as these minimally guided hunts have gained popularity over the last few years, spreading more applicants between the outfitter and DIY pool. Apparently the welfare outfitters in NM currently receive isn't enough. They want more.
http://www.nmoutfitters.com/outfitter-guide-resources
Contact the Game Commission if you feel inclined to voice your opinion.
http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/commission/meet-the-commissioners/
If this rule change passes, odds in the DIY pool will drop even farther as these minimally guided hunts have gained popularity over the last few years, spreading more applicants between the outfitter and DIY pool. Apparently the welfare outfitters in NM currently receive isn't enough. They want more.
http://www.nmoutfitters.com/outfitter-guide-resources
Contact the Game Commission if you feel inclined to voice your opinion.
http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/commission/meet-the-commissioners/