New Mexico Elk units

[Hackleback]

Yes, this is one of those posts related to units. I'm getting (back) into applications in NM. One of the species is elk and I know as a NR DIY, the odds are not that good. I'm not looking for the premier units (such as the Gila), those are easy enough to figure out, but for the second tier units where the draw odds are a bit better and the potential for a bull is still good with good public access. If you don't want to splatter your opinions across the web, feel free to shoot me a message.

Thanks all

 

[fatlander]

There’s not a single unit in New Mexico with a decent opportunity on public land that has greater than 10% draw odds for an archery tag. It’s mind boggling how terrible the odds have gotten.


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[deerhunt1988]

Lol

 

[Pacific_Fork]

It’s not worth applying. Try Kentucky much better odds. Oh and LOL

 

[guylaga]

Applying in NM as a NR and especially as a DIY NR is akin to playing the lottery. Your odds are terrible, and probably will never win.

I keep applying only because I can drive 4-5 hrs and be in some primo units, maybe one year I will get lucky. But I'm not holding my breath.

 

[trophyhunt]

Might apply this year for elk archery or muzzy, would be my first time applying in NM. with no points in NM I almost feel my odds are better there than here in my home state of WA.

 

[River_Rat]

I giggled a little reading that op. Thanks for the morning laugh.

 

[George Hamrick]

Might apply this year for elk archery or muzzy, would be my first time applying in NM. with no points in NM I almost feel my odds are better there than here in my home state of WA.

NM doesn’t have points. Just a straight up lottery every year, and the odds continually get worse.

 

[George Hamrick]

Yes, this is one of those posts related to units. I'm getting (back) into applications in NM. One of the species is elk and I know as a NR DIY, the odds are not that good. I'm not looking for the premier units (such as the Gila), those are easy enough to figure out, but for the second tier units where the draw odds are a bit better and the potential for a bull is still good with good public access. If you don't want to splatter your opinions across the web, feel free to shoot me a message.

Thanks all

Saying the odds are “not that good” is an understatement. Unless you’re willing to do a December bow hunt, or dish out the cash for a landowner permit, you’re literally playing the powerball. Even if you apply for a December hunt for your first option, you’re still not going to hit 50% draw odds most likely.

 

[trophyhunt]

So I should be ok appyling for NM and a general elk tag in WY, with 1.5 points and not worry about drawing both!!

 

[River_Rat]

I mean I guess there is always a chance but I think ur good. And hey if u draw both go to both ajd go buy a couple lotto tickets lol.

So I should be ok appyling for NM and a general elk tag in WY, with 1.5 points and not worry about drawing both!!

 

[Preston]

How are the middle tier units draw for residents? Looking at the statistics it appears units in public land have an average draw success. I agree with less than 6% of the nonresident tag allocation would make for a difficult.

 

[stonewall]

 

[Hackleback]

Ya, looking at the number of tags and the 6% NR DIY cap, the odds are not very good. I just wanted to toss this out there to make sure I wasn't missing something. Also, the holding of the full tag price till the drawing is not that appealing as well. Thanks for the insight and the snarky remarks.

 

[Short Track]

Good thing my CC company loves me.

 

[-bowfreak-]

I would recommend that all of you bow out of the NR draw. No way anyone will draw a tag anyway. Just go to Colorado and hunt OTC. Nobody is doing that.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

Ya, looking at the number of tags and the 6% NR DIY cap, the odds are not very good. I just wanted to toss this out there to make sure I wasn't missing something. Also, the holding of the full tag price till the drawing is not that appealing as well. Thanks for the insight and the snarky remarks.

FWIW...NM holds your money 3 months less than WY....

 

[Short Track]

Think about this. 1st rifle for the Gila, they give out 75 tags. 7 tags going to NR outfitter pool. 4 tags going to NR DIYer hunts. 64 tags going to NM residents. Soooo, you really think you're going to draw ???

and yes, I put in for OTC unit 70 in Colorado. Good public land at 9000 feet.

 

[rbljack]

been applying in NM as Non Res DIY for ten years in the elk draw. Still havent pulled a tag! UGGGG

 

[-bowfreak-]

Think about this. 1st rifle for the Gila, they give out 75 tags. 7 tags going to NR outfitter pool. 4 tags going to NR DIYer hunts. 64 tags going to NM residents. Soooo, you really think you're going to draw ???

and yes, I put in for OTC unit 70 in Colorado. Good public land at 9000 feet.

No. You aren't. Don't put in.

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