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Southern NM near Florida Mountains Advice
I've spent a fair amount of time in Unit 25. There are some nice bucks in the unit but the September archery hunt would be a challenging hunt. Overall the deer density is very low. Some areas are basically void of deer. There are more areas with water out there then you would think. If you see... -
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Hunting with Partners - Who Get's the First Shot?
I go by the spotter gets the shot. This is a good rule because it keeps both of you focused and looking for animals. I've hunting with guys that "get lazy" and are not keeping their eyes open for animals while walking or take extended breaks while glassing. Just make sure you discuss it... -
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Wyoming Elk Draw Proposed
I liked the early application and results in WY because it allowed me to plan my fall far in advance. I understand that it is only logical to move the NR draw to a later date though. It makes absolutely no sense to keep the draw application early. Application deadline should be the same for NR... -
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Honest opinion on taking the month off work for elk season? Please help!!
It is up to you but if I were you I would also be hesitant to take the entire month off. The economy is doing well right now, next year it may not. If you are not burned out on overworking, taking 2 weeks off would be plenty for me. Next year you could be between jobs and have 2 months off work... -
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New Mexico 16B - Foot Friendly?
$750 sounds like too high of a price to me. If it was a 4 hour horse ride with having to chainsaw through deadfall I think it would be a fair price. If it was a 1 hour horse ride without significant deadfall, that would be different. -
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Idaho OTC archery tag
The best advice I could give you is to recognize there is a big difference in OTC tags and controlled tags. Idaho will give you opportunity to hunt elk but OTC isn’t easy. Is there any specific reason you are interested in Idaho? If not, I think you should also consider looking at Wyoming... -
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Deer Populations in the Gila
Compared to SW Colorado, you will be disappointed by the mule deer numbers and genetics in the Gila. Just look at the B&C record books and you will see how few B&C bucks have been killed in the Gila. You also didn't draw a rut tag. In SW Colorado you would be seeing rut activity around that... -
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Call, Stalk, or Sit NM Unit 30 Elk
I have never seen an elk or elk sign in unit 30 but I also haven't spent much time in Unit 30. However, I've spent a lot of time in other units in Southern NM. Other people would be able to give you much better information than me. Talking to the local game warden would be a good start. From... -
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Drew in NM - So Stoked!
I just came back from a backpacking trip in 36 this weekend with my daughters. Congratulations on a great tag. I drew a late season archery tag in NM as a 3rd choice in NM this year and really wish I had your tag instead. Your experience on this hunt will be so much better than OTC Colorado... -
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New Mexico 16B - Foot Friendly?
Congratulations on a good tag. You can have a successful hunt in 16b without horses as long as you are prepared. A scouting trip this summer is an excellent plan. The scouting trip will be fun and give you a chance to plan your hunt. You have already been given some good advice. The biggest... -
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Idaho OTC archery tag
If you are interested in the Sawtooth tag then May 10th is your day. https://idfg.idaho.gov/tag/quotas-nonresident -
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NM Coues
There have been some very bad things that have happened to boarder patrol agents. As long as you stay out of certain areas I don't think you have much to worry about. Your brother-in-law would know which areas to avoid. If you stay north of I-10 your don't have to worry about it. If you are... -
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NM Coues
We did work for them but I feel we got lucky with the quality of coues we killed. Even if we draw the same tags next year I doubt we will both come away with the same quality of coues. redwood, I've spent a fair amount of time in the units South of I-10 in NM and have never seen illegal aliens... -
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Elk Hunt
There is a very good reason 21B is easier to draw than units to the West of it. Public access to the elk isn't as good as you might expect. Elk will get pushed from public land to private land with hunting pressure. Most of 21B is fairly open country and doesn't hold elk. You could deffently... -
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Arizona Unit 1 Elk Late Hunt
I did a late bull hunt last year in AZ. You have a realistic chance of killing a really big bull on this hunt but you will have to work for it. You will also come across some big bulls that have broken up antlers. There will be a lot of shooting going on opening morning. There are a lot of tags... -
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Arizona is hitting cards.
Last year my card didn't show a charge for 2 or 3 days after the first people had seen a charge on their card. I'm still holding out hope even though I have long odds with 0 points. -
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How many states will you apply in for points/hunts this year?
For Deer I'll apply in AZ, NM, TX, WY, UT, CO and Idaho. Might add NV, MT or Kansas to the list. In reality I'll probably only get 2 or 3 deer tags this year. I'll pick up a left of tag in NM or OTC archery in AZ if I don't draw NM rifle tag. If my group of friends decides to just get a point a... -
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Elk otc
I agree those were some rough response for a guy just trying to start a conversation. He had already done some homework because he listed states with OTC tags. You could go hunt any of the states listed this year and I'm sure have a great hunt. I agree with CTEalk83 that Idaho and Colorado would...
