Barbary sheep; New Mexico. Putting out feelers.

[Teaspoon]

Hey all, first post. New member here, longtime member on Bowsite.
I lucked out and drew an auodad tag in New Mexico, units 00 in December. Just fishing for a little advice and some direction / areas to focus on. No stranger to difficult hunts here in Colorado but definitely a stranger to chasing these sheep. Any tips / areas to focus on would be appreciated. Thanks all.

 

[Dwnw/theAltitudesickness]

Good luck on the tag. It's my first year applying for them as a resident and drew the same tag as you. From what I've seen on here and other sites online, nobody really wants to share even general locations or typical habitat. Kinda equate it to a deer tag that can be drawn every couple of years for a resident.

Only thing I've found interesting is: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/do...-news/Volume_51-Number_3-Winter-2006_2007.pdf

 

[Kimbersig]

They are all over the place in those units once you get to areas with topo lines getting closer together. Just look on topo maps and Google earth for good glassing spots.

 

[6x6 Industries]

I have the same tag you have just 1 month after in January. I also live in Colorado. I plan on going down to explore soon. If you can PM me I would like to compare notes.
Thanks

 

[Tega52]

Rough, rough country!

 

[Dwnw/theAltitudesickness]

Teaspoon, were you able to get it done? See any sheep? Hope you had fun out there.

 

[Teaspoon]

Yea man, found em and tagged out. How about yourself?
Thanks everyone for the insight.

 

[Dwnw/theAltitudesickness]

Yep found a nice ram on the second day. Is a doable diy hunt.

 

[Teaspoon]

I learned a lot. Mostly what I wouldn't do if I had the opportunity again... cool animals, fun hunt. Crossing my fingers to do it again someday.

 

[Timo494]

Well I guess it’s my turn. Just pulled this tag.

 

[tclipse]

Same here, drew early Feb on my first draw- I was expecting it to take a couple of years.

 

[Timo494]

Same here, drew early Feb on my first draw- I was expecting it to take a couple of years.

I drew the same season second choice. Breaks a five year nm drought. Finally!

 

[polarisracer212]

I as well drew the February hunt hoping to get some ideas as to where to start, motel ,camp trailer, tent? looks like a very big area so any pointers or ideas will help I would also be willing to trade or help in utah idaho wyoming hunts

 

[SDHNTR]

Drew the Dec hunt here.

 

[Jbow387]

I have the same tag you have just 1 month after in January. I also live in Colorado. I plan on going down to explore soon. If you can PM me I would like to compare notes.
Thanks

Drew the same tag, never hunted them before so looking forward to the challenge

Good luck!

 

[Teaspoon]

Good luck, everyone is going to tell you to hunt the broke offs.

 

[NMBigGame]

I drew the January rifle this year. Excited for the opportunity.

 

[Timo494]

You better not shoot my ram!

 

[NMBigGame]

You better not shoot my ram!

I'll leave the TOAD for you. Doubt I'll draw this tag on the reg so reach out to me before your hunt and I'll share my experience.

 

[Timo494]

I'll leave the TOAD for you. Doubt I'll draw this tag on the reg so reach out to me before your hunt and I'll share my experience.

I’d appreciate that. Goodluck!