I got a tag for the same dates. I expect little to no rut activity, but i am hunting basically the border. find a good glassing spot and sit tight. Don't move. These things are not like mule deer. they will be moving around all day.
You took my tag!! I have hunted this unit several times. big bucks, but not many. I actually have the ML Bull Tag for this unit this year, so ill be there about a month before you. Not sure what area you are talking about but i have spent plenty of time in this unit and would be happy to help if...
I have hunted them several times. Never was successful. however you are hunting and i had a few close encounters. where are you thinking about hunting?
Last hunt of the season. I have a Mule Deer hunt in Souther NM. I have been given the great responsibility to take a new hunter, from the east on his very first western hunt. The help i need are some of your favorite meals in deer camp. Pre harvest and post? Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and anything...
It also really depends on what part of the state you are hunting in. I do most of my hunting north of Phoenix and i have seen them all over. I have seen them in large groups with Mule deer and i have even seen them in a group running , from me after missing a shot, with Elk, Mule Deer and...
wow! I am going to have to look into OK. Pretty cool picture of the buck in the boat. on a different note, I grew up in the west and have never thought about public lands, or cared for that matter. Always just taken public land for granted. just another reason to protect them and keep it public.
dirtclod- I grew up in Elmirage. joined the Military and still work for uncle sam, so NM is the closest i can get to home. Very difficult to plan and dedicate the time to hunting elk in AZ when your in the Marines. but now its time to cash those points in!! i can't wait.
The thing about Texas is i get all my tags free, i could travel but, its just cost prohibited.
I will just have to ask everyone i run into to see if they will let me shoot some does or small bucks
I grew up in AZ have done most of my hunting in AZ. In fact i have 15 Elk points. Waiting for...
I have only posted a few times but never in the Deer section, so ill do a little intro.
Live and hunt in NM. Just moved for a dream job to southern NM close to Texas. Been hunting casually all my life but in the last few years have really become addicted.
But... i got an issue. I want to hunt...
Botch, Ill be spending some time in 24. my wife has that same deer hunt. If want to compare notes let me know. I live only a few hours from the unit and will spend some time there this summer and fall.
I just got done with the Muzzleloader hunt in 37. Had a blast, saw elk everyday. Even had a chance to kill a decent bull. Instead i decided to shoot under it and leave it for you! I have spend a lot of time in 37 hunting both deer and elk. Let me know what you need and i can help.
Anyone have any experience with this unit? i have a Muzzleloader tag in 3 weeks. I find elk and know the area well. my question has to do with the rut. When does the Rut start in this unit? when i was in there last week, nothing? it was still 90+ Degrees around 6000 ft. Second question is with...