New Mexico Non-resident DIY

[Mooseknuckle22]

I'm looking into applying in New Mexico this year but the numbers are discouraging for the DIY hunter. The way I'm reading it on GoHunt there are only 2 units with enough tags allocated to make it possible for the unguided non-resident to draw. There has to be at least 17 tags given out to in a given unit to make it possible for a non-resident to draw in the unguided pool.

Is it really this bad or am I missing something here?

 

[Trial153]

Nope, didn't miss much

 

[mlgc20]

IIRC, the best odds you can get for NR DIY in New Mexico is about 3.5%.

 

[timekiller13]

You pretty much got it. Odds are horrible for DIY non-res. I'm 0-6 or something like that in New Mexico. The state-sponsored welfare for the outfitters is ridiculous.

 

[FLAK]

NR's gets the shaft with tag numbers, tag prices and application and license fees.
Totally Bogus BS.

 

[Jethro]

The odds are extremely low. BUT, 2 units in the whole state that issue tags in the DIY pool???
If thats what you're saying, then you are not looking at it correctly.

 

[Mooseknuckle22]

Jethro you're right. I see now that the tag numbers that GoHunt was providing me was for nonresidents only. I need to be looking at the total tags issued for residents and nonresidents combined

 

[Jethro]

Yes sir, Moose. You need a total quota of at least 17 for there to be 1 tag available in the DIY NR pool. Of course you'll still need a lot of luck.

 

[Blackdirt Cowboy]

The odds are definitely against you, but I like that New Mexico doesn’t have bonus points, so everyone is on a level playing field. There’s definitely more than two units statewide for a non res diy to draw. I got lucky last year and drew an oryx tag on my own, not in the outfitter pool. I had a 0.3% chance of drawing, so lightning does strike occasionally.

 

[rbljack]

nine years applying for the elk tag and I still aint got one!! UGGG

 

[FLAK]

nine years applying for the elk tag and I still aint got one!! UGGG

I've lost count,,,,12-15 years i'd say. No Elk tag yet.

 

[Duramax_Diesel1]

Keep after it and one day maybe you’ll score. No luck here in over ten years applying

 

[mavinwa2]

we used to draw NM bull elk every couple years. The Gila was awesome, NE of Las Cruses was magical. And then all the non-resident restrictions started, then added outfitter/ranch owner tag guarantee.

haven't drawn a NM elk tag in 7 years now....ARghhhh.!

but I keep trying. Like to archery hunt the Gila at least one last time. Elk hunting heaven....

 

[Papa_Goose]

One of my best friend's good buddy from the Marines drew a non resident high demand elk tag last year on his first ever attempt. Not to make y’all jealous, but to show you that it does happen.

Also, there is a bill in the legislature this year trying to get rid of the outfitter tags. I don’t know enough about it to really have an opinion, but it’s there.

 

[Trevor96]

There's some pretty bad odds but you can get lucky
Last year was the first time I ever tried in New Mexico and I drew a 16d 2nd archery NR tag. 1 of 3 tags like that available

 

[Scooter90254]

There's some pretty bad odds but you can get lucky
Last year was the first time I ever tried in New Mexico and I drew a 16d 2nd archery NR tag. 1 of 3 tags like that available

Lucky!!

This will be my 8th year applying. So for nothing. Maybe this is the year.

 

[Beendare]

nine years applying for the elk tag and I still aint got one!! UGGG

18 years here since i last drew a tag in NM

 

[FLAK]

15 years no Elk tag, but I did draw OIL Oryx on my 2nd try back in 2010.

 

[ShortMountain91]

Also, there is a bill in the legislature this year trying to get rid of the outfitter tags. I don’t know enough about it to really have an opinion, but it’s there.

I've heard about this also. Outfitters are obviously fighting it hard. Can anyone who's knowledgeable on this speak to if it would be good or bad for the NR DIY guy?

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[FLAK]

One can always hire an outfitter AFTER they draw a tag if they choose.
Outfitter Welfare.