NM elk general draw question

[GodSpeed1]

Just wondering how the draw process works in NM for big game animals. I know in my state of Colorado they have a preference points system. Is NM the same way? or something different?
Thank ya

 

[fmyth]

 

[SDHNTR]

Yes, you need at least 10 preference points to draw anything in NM. If only starting now. I wouldn't bother. ;-)

 

[dreamingbig]

Just wondering how the draw process works in NM for big game animals. I know in my state of Colorado they have a preference points system. Is NM the same way? or something different?
Thank ya

Completely random. Better odds if you apply with an outfitter.


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[Leonard-s]

True.

 

[Gila]

Outfitters get 10% of the tags, non-res 6%....84% for NM residents...a random draw, no points.
New this year, Seniors don’t get encouragement tags (left over cow tags) only youth get encouragement tags. Some of the units are extremely hard to draw, even for residents. However, there are some units that have good elk hunting (sleeper units) that have better odds, not really good odds though. Quite a few units are quality hunt units with a low number of tags handed out. For some units, land owner tags are over the counter but expect the outfitters to snag those up...10k plus hunts.

 

[Jethro]

Required reading:


https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/do...ting/HNT-RIB-2023-24-FINAL_ENGLISH_Online.pdf

 

[trophyhill]

Oh yeah it’s that time of year again. Best draw system in the west. Accept for the outfitter allocation numbers but that’s another conversation.

 

[deltadukman]

Put in for any of the 16's and start getting in shape and packing your bags. Pretty much a guaranteed hunt and kill.

 

[KHNC]

Put in for any of the 16's and start getting in shape and packing your bags. Pretty much a guaranteed hunt and kill.

Guaranteed tags for outfitters too. Better call now for any leftover hunts for 2023.

 

[southLA]

I wouldn't bother applying for any of the 16s. Me and a group of buddies already drew our tags there in the pre-sale.

 

[deltadukman]

I wouldn't bother applying for any of the 16s. Me and a group of buddies already drew our tags there in the pre-sale.

Lucky! My presale code expired before I could log on.

 

[SDHNTR]

Bother? Bother is right. Why do you guys even bother helping someone who obviously won’t help themselves?

 

[Gila]

This time of year there are always people who want unit information for their draw....After the draw results come out in April it will be: “give me your hunting spots”.

 

[Miflatlander91]

Then come September after the hunt, they are gone just like that way outta your league girl you had fooled for a date or two

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[wapitibob]

Seriously…..

 

[pirogue]

Completely random. Better odds if you apply with an outfitter.


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May or May Not be better. NR pool is 6%. Guided pool is 10%, but made up of both NR and R, so don’t assume that NR in the guided pool get a full 10%.

 

[dreamingbig]

May or May Not be better. NR pool is 6%. Guided pool is 10%, but made up of both NR and R, so don’t assume that NR in the guided pool get a full 10%.

For the most part it is… sure an unit might go against the grain.


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[dtrkyman]

As a new resident I am 0 for 2 drawing an elk tag. Archery only, go for a couple home run hunts and then a more obtainable tag, guess I need a new strategy!

 

[Mojave]

I live in unit 19. Full of 500 inch bulls bugling on my door step!