Is a September New Mexico Archery Tag Worth it?

[JDZ]

Looking at New Mexico mule deer units that have Sept 1-24 archery seasons. Most have really low success rates and/or low draw odds. Public land Is a criteria. Backpacking Is a criteria. Glassing would be nice. Are there units where that early season tag worth it?

 

[Trial153]

Yes, there are several good NM tags for the early season. The draw odds usually reflect it, so it’s not something to bank on. But if it happens you can have a great east hunt in some parts of the state.

 

[swampokie]

In any unit that has decent draw odds u will be very likely eating tag soup. But hey a lota people will tell at least u get to be in the outdoors and enjoy the hunt. If u buy into that then by all means apply! Nmdgf will gladly accept ur 300$.

 

[JDZ]

In any unit that has decent draw odds u will be very likely eating tag soup....Nmdgf will gladly accept ur 300$.

That's what I'm worried about.

I can scout quite a bit this spring and summer if it would help in a less desirable unit.

 

[vaeVictis]

I put in for deer in the same units I put in for Elk. I figured it gives me more of a chance to draw and hunt the units I'm interested in. But I'm still new to hunting, so more field time is always better.