No kidding... well that sucks. Sorry for the bad advice, and sorry to all you CO hunters with points.
I used to hate the NM system where after failing to draw for years you had nothing to show for it. Now that i'm getting an education on other states ours doesn't look so bad...
A couple of things you may find useful from a guy who had this hunt a couple years ago...
1) Yes, this hunt is overrated. Sorry to dampen any excitement. As others have said you will see hundreds of does and few bucks. You are also at the mercy of the weather and if the snow (big snow)...
Howdy Badger-
I live in Santa Fe and know the Pecos pretty well. BrokenArrow is right about the weather; it will determine where you hunt. I was in 45 last year when the storm he wrote about hit, but i disagree that all the deer headed low. Let me know when you head out here to scout, i can...
Hi Jo-
I haven't hunted 47 before, but i'll be there for the archery hunt Aug 4-12. I was thinking the NE quadrant as well, maybe the around the canyon. I'll post an update after my hunt.