This hunt is . The rifle has five caliber offerings, two barrel choices and three different riser stocks. Email Address. You can see for miles in some places though. Posts: 1,119. el paso, tx. 0000074519 00000 n Guided Only- $3,500/hunter (11 Guide Service)This is a popular package with hunters who want a guide the entire hunt, but prefer to handle their own lodging and cooking. 0000000976 00000 n The Mule Deer Hunt in New Mexico. Unit 2A & 2B, 2C Unit 34 seasons vary and all units offer private mule deer hunts. 0000296991 00000 n I sat down behind it, removed my backpack, and started glassing the other side of the canyon with my BX-5 Santiam binoculars. by MuleyMadness Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:07 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com 0000004179 00000 n Hunts are six days in length and are conducted by walking, vehicle, spot and stalk, and by hunting water holes. South-facing slopes are good glassing this time of year. Learn more in the video above, with Remington's Joel Hodgdon and Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. Thread starter Chase; Start date Aug 18, 2020; Aug 18, 2020 #1 Chase Member. The deposit required to secure this mule deer hunt is $500. I have a hunt next week in unit 31 in New Mexico. If you're lucky enough to draw either Units 2B or 2C, you'll have to hike and get off the beaten path to locate a very nice mule deer. endstream endobj 70 0 obj <>/Size 38/Type/XRef>>stream Transportation to hunting camp is the clients responsibility. Most of the deer that I saw were huntable huntable by day hunting. Kopmana. Personal defense in the hunting woods could involve taking down a charging bear. Hunters can apply for mule deer or whitetail tags. "I've even heard of a hunter paying $2,500 for a tag, plus paying a guide fee," added. trailer Menu. No worries, new to a site it's nice to have someone point out some functions of the forum or direct ya to a Fish and Game person. In Unit 12 we offer mainly private land archery elk hunts but we do get a few unit wide tags that are very desirable. With that in mind, I knew Id need to adapt both my hunting style and gear to these conditions if I were to be successful. "If I wanted to take a big mule deer on public lands, I'd try to draw a tag in Units 2C or 2B. I'd crawl up a hill, 800 yards from a small buck and he'd be staring back wide eyed, haha. This hunt can also be modified to allow for two mule deer or a mule deer and a Coues Whitetail. Yeahcurious to know how it went as well. Hi there guys. "With numerous water sources, the Kaibab Plateau is one of the highest producing mule deer places and contains four top units 12A east, 12A west, 13A and 13B.". There are other units that are just fun deer hunts. Click an image to open the gallery. Very nice article I put in for deer this year ( in NM) but didnt get drawn I have a friend in NM and its hard for him OP. 0000074015 00000 n Any five (5) days from September 19 to December 14, 2023, Any five (5) days from December 15, 2023 to January 31, 2024. Do some researching and calling first and then maybe come back and ask some situation specific questions if need be. Joined Apr 23, 2019 Messages 5 Location . Shot one top class trophy and then started using a camera. Posted July 23, 2010. Armed with that knowledge, I went back to that end of the canyon that evening. I drew a early season rifle tag for the southern part of NM and have spoke to the wildlife biologist, private land specialist and regional person down there. hunting has been slow here in NM. At that point, the easy part ended and the real work on my New Mexico mule deer hunt began. Media | Pro Tracker. Hunted this unit last week. Fortunately, he was standing broadside and I was ready to shoot. Granbury, Texas. #1. Darveau's statewide perspective on mule deer population and antler growth means he knows the best places to try for a tag. Hunters choose the regions depending on the type of terrain they want to hunt and their physical conditions. He's far from being a "trophy" buck, but I was extremely happy to have him since it was my first mule deer tag to punch. Our guides have their personal areas that they like to hunt and we will discuss them later in this section. Great story. Purchasing a landowner tag significantly increases the cost of your hunt, as you will still be required to purchase the Non-Resident Elk license from the state. "Now, Unit 2B is somewhat different. Most of our deer hunts take place in units 2B, 2C, 17, and 30-33 of northwest New Mexico. I gotcha. Thanks for the info guys! The NM Mule Deer hunts are conducted from either our High 7 Ranch house, a high country cabin or tent camps depending on the unit we are hunting in. by ntspdy Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:36 am, Post Mule Deer Bucks average 160 scores and we have taken many trophies in the 180 range on these hunting properties. Much BLM and state land at low elevations is difficult to reach on public roads because most of the lower terrain is private. The alleged new world record mule deer. October -November Muzzleloader and Rifle Hunts. I also carried my Leupold RX-850i laser rangefinderwith me at all times. Give a Gift While not the most coveted tag, this one is significant to me. After archery season opens, bulls tend to move onto private land and into Unit 36, but some of them head for steep terrain with dense cover. washington state mule deer migration map. Elevation Variances: 4,314 ft. to 10,000 ft. Terrain Difficulty Overall: Mild to Moderate, Land Coverage/Vegetation: Land cover includes 50% Grassland, 33% Shrub/Scrub, 16% Evergreen Forest. I grew up out there and have hunted the sand since just after it opened to deer hunting in the 80s and most will look long and hard to find two bucks better than those in your pictures. Definitely not a hunt I'd recommend to anyone. Now I just need to make this shot. Those does did not look alarmed or spooked. endstream endobj 39 0 obj <>/ViewerPreferences<>/Metadata 3 0 R/Pages 2 0 R/StructTreeRoot 5 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 40 0 obj <>/ColorSpace<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC/ImageI]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 41 0 obj <> endobj 42 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceRGB 7 48 0 R] endobj 43 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceRGB 160 52 0 R] endobj 44 0 obj [/Indexed/DeviceRGB 254 54 0 R] endobj 45 0 obj <>stream It was an incredible adventure and I wouldnt have wanted my New Mexico mule deer hunt to have gone any other way. I ended up shooting a big forky towards the end of the hunt. We lease and control access to over 500,000 acres of land in this unit. May 1, 2022. This year I hunting in WY (unit 64) on a general tag, and thought there were more hunters than deer. The average Strip bowhunter shot will be 50 yards when spotting and stalking or perhaps 30 yards, if you're sitting in a blind or over a water hole. Usually around noon, we will break for a delicious field lunch. Though I moved the pack as carefully as possible, the process wasnt as smooth as I planned and I bumped the tree branches above my head with my rifle barrel. New member. Darveau also suggests hunting mule deer in Unit 22 with its 20 percent success rate. The rifle hunts take place in late October through mid-November. However, I did not want to follow directly behind them in case one was watching their back trail. NM Unit 37 - - September 1 - 14 th Early Season Archery; NM Unit 37 - - September 15 - 24 th Late Season Archery; . I picked out a group of javelina feeding on some prickly pear cactus a little over 400 yards away after about an hour. Matt5266; Sep 5, 2022; Mule Deer . This ranch is 78,000 acres in size, a mixture of antelope and deer habitat. To help you in your license application, you may use our outfitter number with your application. I've called in several muley does with distress calls though. This hunt is an excellent opportunity to harvest two species of wild turkey in one trip! With them, I quickly confirmed that I had indeed hit the deer and he dropped stone dead back down into his bed. Marty Lindstrand, OR (503) 260-3793. Since mule deer arent particularly large or tough animals, and since I knew I might have to take a longer range shot than usual, I opted for a lightweight bullet and used 165gr Barnes TTSX BT bullets (provided courtesy of Ammunition To Go). We can also assist clients wishing to purchase landowner tags if they are unsuccessful in the draw or missed the application deadline. While they were too far away (over 1,000 yards) for me to positively identify with my Santiam binoculars, one of those bucks was clearly really big. 80 [-N] S. Unit 37. Email Us. ELD Match, and 175 gr. As I got my rifle ready, I pondered the next problem I had to deal with before shooting: how long would I have to wait for that buck to stand up and give me a good shot? | . This ranch produces quality mule deer and deer in excess of 180 B&C have been killed on it. The private ranch consists of 7,000 acres of private land. Everything is included in this package from the time you arrive in Mexico until you depart. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. Every year or two, we hear of one or two mule deer harvested in Unit 2B that will score 200 inches or more each.". For a mule deer that will score 200 inches or more on Boone and Crockett, hunt the Kaibab Plateau The Strip. Those are good bucks for Eastern NM. Sign Me Up . To make the situation even more frustrating, I realized what a great spot those bucks had found. Any pointers you may want to share would be nice too! Furthermore, putting you two turkeys closer to accomplishing the Turkey Grand Slam! The wind changed on the second day of the season, which prevented me from sitting at that same spot again and I decided to do some glassing from the far end of the canyon and see what else I could spot. hope this helps good luck. If you have any questions . High success rate for New Mexico Mule Deer Hunts, Sierra Blanca offers the best guide and hunter experience in New Mexico - Contact us today to Book Today! The unit has lots of dense cover and thousands of acres of rugged land. These mule deer are what the average American mule deer hunter can only dream of. October 21-25, 2023October 28 to November 1, 2023November 4-8, 2023. Unfortunately, those were the only deer I saw that morning. Joined Apr 21, 2021 Messages 21. by oakbrush Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:00 pm, Post I hunted 36 for deer a few years ago and couldnt locate a decent buck.aka anything bigger than a fork horn. Ken Vitale with Buck Knives chats with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller about two new hunting knives for 2023the purpose-built Alpha and PakLite series. Hunters should arrive in good shape and ready to walk up to several miles each day. If nothing else, I figured moving down the canyon would give me something different to look at. Hi there guys. One of the best things about hunting in unit 34, unit 36 or unit 37 is the number of shot opportunities hunters will have on any of the Guided bow, muzzleloader or rifle hunts. Terms of Use | This will increase your odds of drawing by 2 to 3 times on most hunts. Some mule deer hunters may have to wait 10 or 20 years to draw one of those tags, with Darveau trying for the last 6 years with no success. Following the 2018 hunting seasons, the statewide ratios are 45 fawns:100 does . Rifle Strip hunts usually are for a 10-day season, with archery ones for 21 days. We have never been to that area and plan on putting in several days of scouting before the season opens. All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Fully Outfitted Elk 11 Hunts($7,000/hunter) 21 Hunts($6,000/hunter, requires 2 hunters to book). Booking Terms: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. New tag allocation rounding rules will be in effect for 2020 ( More details ). There's also some Bureau of land Management land on both sides of the Jicarilla.". You agree you accept our Terms & Conditions for posting this ad. Try to find waters sources to help with your hunting experience. After graduating from college with a business degree, Tom had no desire to go out and get a "conventional job.". Type - Guided State -New Mexico Unit - 37 Species - Mule Deer Weapon - Rifle or Archery Tag - Landowner Tag Season Dates - Archery (January) - Rifle (November) Price - Archery - $5,750 (6 days), Rifle - $5,250 (5 days) Great hunt on a private 4,000+ acre ranch in the Hondo Valley that is managed for deer quality. Unit 36: Ruidoso is a tourist town with shopping, a variety of restaurants, super markets, a good selection of lodging, RV camping spaces, a . 0000003716 00000 n I may just get a bear tag as well. 0000269943 00000 n This ranch produces quality mule deer and deer in excess of 180 B&C have been killed on it. I flipped the safety off, placed the crosshairs behind his shoulder, exhaled, and squeezed the trigger. call. There are several great units to apply for where they take some exceptional deer. Price does not include state license fees. Thanks! Michael Clifton, with Triple C Outfitters, knows New Mexico mule deer hunting. There's no shortage of great public-land hunting options for tagging your buck. When your trophy is down, your guide will handle skinning, quartering, rough caping, and packing out your trophy. Shooting opportunity has been 85% over the last 5 seasons. It was voted the Best Ocean View in the World out of 500, and is #1 of the Top 10 list by National Geographic. !1+T"N8Vs\CYvwQY:EOO*~ aj*t?p5GghX/::u7 }YwbxB,{rGq=^X *21A@Ma2/+ea0 I'd start by calling some of the guys/gals in the F&G agencies in New Mexico and ask them what those deer are doing during the time of your hunt. I worked hard, put in the miles, made a good plan, and got a little lucky. I did not immediately notice any other deer, but I did see a couple of javelina moving at the far end of the canyon. Look for bulls near water sources in canyons that face north or east and the foothills and flat terrain below. Don't overlook Unit 37 either." GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. So, as much as I love the 9.3x62mm Mauser, I decided to go with a flatter shooting cartridge on this hunt and brought my Ruger Hawkeye FTW Hunter chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum instead. As a result, this area of New Mexico has consistently produced monster mule deer, as evidenced by the fact that there are over 138 B&C mule deer entries from this geographic area. I saw the javelina again, but the deer declined to cooperate. We offer you three types of hunts on public land: We will hunt all three weapon types during the public land deer hunts, and for both Mule Deer and Coues Deer. Do they respond to calling? Big Rim Outfitters offers guided mule deer hunts in New Mexico, near Winston, NM. Muzzleloader:October 2-6,$562.00. If your hunt is draw based, the 50% deposit will be due no later than June 30. That area only can be hunted by bowhunters. Just how it goes for me. He looked like a good one, but we never got a good look. 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