Negative. If one guy (you) has 20 points and you're the only one with 20 points or more and every one else has 19 or less, you're guaranteed a tag in the bonus pass round. Obviously if there is enough tags to have a tag in the bonus pass round
If I were you I’d try to get an early rifle tag in the random draw until you’re guaranteed to draw in the late hunt (was 12 points for unit 27 in 2019). You can get the draw reports on the gf website. Under hunting, big game draw, draw process (down a ways on the page) , then select 2019...
I drew rifle in 2019. First time ever applying in NM and with no bonus points you always have a chance. I think you really need to do your research to draw. I had a buddy hunt guided on private in the unit south of me and did not do any better than I did. With the amount of tags for public...
In Arizona, Coues whitetail south of phoenix I'll see over 20 deer a day glassing. Mule deer hunting in the northern units I struggle to find a group a day, so about 5 deer a day.
4th season in an easier to draw 4th season. Lots and Lots of does. 9 bucks in 8 days there with the biggest being a small 3 point. No rutting action. Very disappointed in the hunt. I was hoping for rutting action just to look at a lot of bucks even if they were not big. That did not...