New Mexico Barbary Sheep info???

[JP100]

Hey Guys
I have only just discovered that you can get OTC tags for Barbary sheep now in NM, which is pretty exciting as I can never afford a guided hunt. I am looking for any advice on these beasts in terms of OTC tags, where and how to hunt. Obviously Im not expecting someone to give me their secret spot X but any advice would be greatly appreciated,.
I am looking at October(after Elk/Mulies in Colorado) and will be bow hunting(trying at least) with my friend from Colorado. We have been looking at units 31,33,34 but have not narrowed it down much beyond that.
Im not afraid of steep/rugged terrain or a hard walk in.
We would happily hunt with anyone else who is thinking of chasing these guys this year. Due to me being in New Zealand scouting out areas will be a little tricky haha.
I am willing to do a "swap a hunt" type deal if anyone is keen aswell(I am a guide here, mainly doing Tahr/Chamois hunts)
Thanks in advance

 

[Face8780]

You have any interest in swapping for a Texas whitetail hunt?

 

[hunting1]

OTC is for private property. General draw is for public. They are good to eat contrary to what some say and are a blast to hunt. Expect to put on a lot of miles and try to spot them before they spot you.

 

[chops24]

OTC is not limited to private land only. View attachment 23796

 

[hunting1]

My mistake, and I hear they are in those units, but take lots of gas. Good luck! I normally hunt the southern units.

 

[hunting1]

34 would be where I would start and forgot they want to try and establish more BH back in this area. I have seen a few taken from the Malpais area and Taylor along the res.

 

[NMbackcountry]

You can find sheep in each of those units. I just posted a video on a NM Barbary hunt. Most will be in rough country, extremely rocky and full of cliffs. If you go in October you will also have to deal with the rattle snakes.

 

[JP100]

You can find sheep in each of those units. I just posted a video on a NM Barbary hunt. Most will be in rough country, extremely rocky and full of cliffs. If you go in October you will also have to deal with the rattle snakes.

Thanks mate. Im not too fussed my cliff and rocks as thats pretty much all the hunting I do. snakes might be a bit of fun haha