Question about nonresident land owner in New Mexico

[thenextlevel]

I’m not familiar with New Mexico’s Elk hunting regulations regarding out of state residents. I tried searching but couldn’t find an answer

I own 20 acres in Cibola County New Mexico. I sell land on the side. I had a photographer go out to take photos and he reported seeing a decent amount of elk sign on the property.

My questions is does anyone one know if I have to draw a tag to hunt on my own property? I am not a resident.

 

[voltage]

It’s complicated.

Ep. 283: Landowner Tags and EPLUS Access with Jesse Deubel of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation

Podcast Episode · Cal of the Wild · 06/13/2024 · 55m

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[wapitibob]

Call the dept and they will walk you thru it.

 

[sandhillhunter]

My questions is does anyone one know if I have to draw a tag to hunt on my own property? I am not a resident.

Yes. You have to draw a tag for the unit or qualify for the E-Plus system to obtain a tag for your own property.

For deer, you can buy an OTC tag and hunt on your own property.

Elk Private Lands - EPLUS - NMDGF

Introduction Hunters Landowners Mgmt Zone Map Unit-Wide Map Introduction EPLUS Program The EPLUS program was created in recognition of the important benefits that private lands make to the elk populations and hunting opportunities in

wildlife.dgf.nm.gov

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[trophyhill]

Not sure if 20 acres is enough to get you a landowner tag

 

[sandhillhunter]

Not sure if 20 acres is enough to get you a landowner tag

It can be but it wouldn’t be easy or automatic.


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[thenextlevel]

Thank you for the information. I’m going to look into the E-Plus system

 

[Jethro]

Best to call dept and talk to someone that is in charge of the program. Lot of good info at this link. NM Landowners

Acreage wise, I know there are tags issued with less than 20, but there is more to it than just owning land.

 

[trophyhill]

Best to call dept and talk to someone that is in charge of the program. Lot of good info at this link. NM Landowners

Acreage wise, I know there are tags issued with less than 20, but there is more to it than just owning land.

Yes I would think there would have to be agricultural/depredation issues involved. If that's truly the case then depredation tags "could" possibly be issued

 

[roadrunner]

Yes. You have to draw a tag for the unit or qualify for the E-Plus system to obtain a tag for your own property.

Unless it's in a secondary or non-core use area.

If that's the case, it's "OTC" for those types of property only.

 

[sandhillhunter]

Unless it's in a secondary or non-core use area.

If that's the case, it's "OTC" for those types of property only.

Thanks for pointing that out. I was mistaken.

Here is what it says about secondary areas from the link above:

“Secondary Management Zone – These areas are outside the Primary and Special Management Zones where no specific management goals are set. In these areas, private-land licenses are available over-the-counter; however, individuals must have a Ranch Code to purchase a license. In addition, hunters must obtain written permission from the landowner.”


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