Total Acreage: 1,050,000 acres over 1,640 square miles, Land Ownership Mix: 62% Private; 38% Public; USFS: 210,624 acres; USFS Wilderness: 36,032 acres; BLM: 120,832 acres; State: 76,672 acres, Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Sheep. We offer rifle, archery, and muzzleloader hunts for mule deer with an abundance of trophies on our properties. New Mexico Hunts offer some of the best elk, mule deer, aoudad, and turkey hunts in the states! Any five (5) days from September 19 to December 14, 2023, Any five (5) days from December 15, 2023 to January 31, 2024. Public roads lead into the mountains, but hunters must hike to reach many places, including the Capitan Mountain Wilderness. Hornady's Seth Swerczek goes in depth about the new cartridge with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. It can also be combined with a vacation for your significant other, lounging on the beaches of San Carlos and enjoy the resort town. 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. This is a tranquil area in New Mexico, with painted desert canyons, pinons, juniper covers, and varying terrain. It may not display this or other websites correctly. "Now, Unit 2B is somewhat different. The does were around, but I think the bucks were still holed up and hard to find and that was a mid november hunt. 0000074519 00000 n Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. Elk live primarily in the mountains and foothills while most of the antelope occupy lowlands. Hunters should arrive in good shape and ready to walk up to several miles each day. This old buck had obviously found a spot where he was very safe from predators. If Colorado doesn't have snow, you'll be trying to take a deer that'll score from 140 to 170. endstream endobj 70 0 obj <>/Size 38/Type/XRef>>stream I'd hike a few miles off the road, setup on a ridge to glass and start glassing up hunters all over. Myself and a buddy are looking to try our luck in the draw for muzzleloader or rifle. The upside to purchasing a landowner tag is you can still hunt our trophy units without going through the NM Big Game draw. We specialize in free range trophy big game hunts that occur on some of the best public and private lands within the state of New Mexico! 0000001506 00000 n The private ranch consists of 7,000 acres of private land. ELD-X Precision Hunter). | Everything is included in this package from the time you arrive in Mexico until you depart. LaRue's Ethan Alexander talks about the Siete's features with Game & Fish's Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. I couldnt believe my eyes at first. 3plains.com - Outfitter Web Design. They bedded less than 200 yards away from me and I watched them nap on and off for over an hour before they slowly moved over the other side of the ridge. 0000168976 00000 n What happened?!?! Booking Terms: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. "Those tags are some of the hardest in the western United States to draw. I must have glassed over that spot a half dozen times since I sat down and,though Im sure they were just bedded behind a bush that hid them until they stood up, it felt as though they appeared out of thin air. Menu. Archery/Bow Elk Hunts - Unit 13 & Unit 17. by MuleyMadness Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:07 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com . First we must complete thepublic land contract, which you can findhere. I have a hunt next week in unit 31 in New Mexico. I spent the months leading up to myNew Mexico mule deer hunt doing a lot of general research on the area and conducting some E-Scouting using Google Earth. "The Strip gets some snow and rainfall and features gentle terrain and numbers of aspen trees," Darveau mentioned. These efforts paid off in a big way and helped me identify several specific areas where I planned on doing some more detailed scouting in person right before the season started. Unit 37 Boundaries: Beginning at the intersection of United States Highway 380 and US-54 at Carrizozo and running north along US 54 to its junction with New Mexico Highway 462 west of Ancho, then east along NM 462 to its intersection with the Southern Pacific railroad tracks, then north along the railroad tracks to Hasparos Canyon, then east down Hasparos Canyon to the eastern boundary of Lincoln County, then south along the eastern boundary of Lincoln County to its intersection with US 380, then west along US 380 to its intersection with US-54 at Carrizozo. Chase said: Unit 34, unit 36 and unit 37 hunts also offer hunters the chance to hunt in units with lots of 285-320 bulls and a realistic opportunity to harvest a 330-350+ bull on . . All 3 day/4 night turkey hunts will be conducted out of wall tent or cabin accommodations, meals, beverages, and professional guide service. Almost all the mule deer tags at the Jicarilla are bought up by people who have hunted there before," he noted. "New Mexico has a very stable mule deer population that doesn't seem to change much from season to season.". Yeahcurious to know how it went as well. Now I just need to make this shot. As I focused in on that spot, I saw something move again. 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? Seeing that his antlers forked, I confirmed he was a legal buck. We receive one set of permits that we can use from September 19 to December 14, 2023, and another set that can be used from December 15, 2023 to January 31, 2024. These units offer various hunting opportunities ranging from October rifle hunts to January archery hunts. The buck either saw or heard something that made him suspicious. If Carrizozzo is in your unit go there My father has killed some big bucks in there as far as Capitan never been there but find water if you can and post up. Guide services offered for Aoudad in October, December, January, and February . The State of Arizona has more requests for mule deer tags than it possibly can fill, with a mule deer population statewide of 110,000-120,000. This premium hunt package includes 5 full days of expert guide service, field transportation, 6 nights lodging, meals, and beverages for the duration of your hunt. "Unit 2B generally includes numbers of mule deer that have migrated from Colorado during heavy snowfall. That, plus the fact that I saw them so close to where I spotted the original two bucks, convinced me they were the same two deer. Jason Herrick, CA (805) 570-9502. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. FAD. Thanks for your input. 0000270742 00000 n 0000002507 00000 n Boone & Crockett Club. Landowner Tags for Sale Elk Deer Antelope. David Pereda and partner Travis McClendon own and have operated Arizona Strip Guides (ASG) since the early 1990s. Here is a list of the units and what accommodations you can expect when you visit. I had a spectacular view of the canyon when the sun rose. Over the last 5 years, we have averaged 85% shot opportunity on public land deer hunts! Terms of Use | "I'd put in for the Kaibab Plateau or more commonly what's known as The Strip with Game Management Units 12A, 13A and 13B where you'll find the biggest mule deer in Arizona," he noted. All sheep hunts are extremely challenging and hunters should arrive in great shape to maximize their chance of success. We hunt mule deer throughout the entire state, but we specialize in hunting units 2B, 2C, 17, 30, 31, 32, and 33. After packing up all my gear, I made my way across the canyon to the buck. "This land has been producing nice mule deer bucks due to the private lands there that the bucks can use for sanctuary when hunting pressure becomes really heavy," Barboa noted. US Forest Service Maps: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District. Glassing plays a big part in finding your trophy buck. 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. . You agree you accept our Terms & Conditions for posting this ad. This year, the rifle will be chambered in 7mm PRC, the hot new load that was a hit at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. The type of hunt you are looking for and which species you desire will dictate as to what we would suggest you apply for. "Our guides hunt the entire state of New Mexico, but only two units 2B and 2C in the northwestern part of the state consistently produce 180-plus class mule deer each year," he advised. I picked out a group of javelina feeding on some prickly pear cactus a little over 400 yards away after about an hour. There were people all over the place. For those who live in New Mexico, a standard deer hunting license costs only $34. Sign Me Up . Bow 1:September 12-18,$787.00. 80 [-N] S. Unit 37. The cost of the motel is your responsibility, but we will furnish all meals for your hunt. That part of New Mexico is textbook glassing country and I planned on spending quite a bit of time behind my optics. Excited at the prospects the canyon held, I decided to find a good vantage point and try to glass up any deer moving around that evening. by ntspdy Sun Nov 27, 2011 8:36 am, Post Subscriber Services. The hunting area is situated in Sand Hill country with sagebrush & grass. The last time I was there the area was pretty heavy with elk and I only saw one muley. Did I miss?!?! Hunt Dates: September 1st - September 24th. Second is the l ate October muzzleloader season. It was voted the Best Ocean View in the World out of 500, and is #1 of the Top 10 list by National Geographic. 0000215822 00000 n Is anyone familiar with that area that might be able to help point us in a general direction and help us with pointers for that area? A doe appeared with her fawn shortly after daylight and fed nonchalantly down the ridge in front of me. I skinned and quartered him on the side of that canyon then packed all the meat over 2 miles back to where I parked that morning. Optics are key to taking Arizona mule deer. You may legally use any center fire rifle, muzzleloader, shotgun larger than 28 gauge or bow/arrow. Barboa mentioned that the Sandia Mountains close to Albuquerque in the Cibola National Forest home some nice mule deer bucks. Average shots are 300yds, but hunters should be prepared to shoot out to 500yds. Pion Canyon Maneuver Site Colo. unit 142, FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. Darveau's statewide perspective on mule deer population and antler growth means he knows the best places to try for a tag. "Our rifle hunters' shots at The Strip may be as close as 100 out to 1,000 yards, with the average shot about 300 yards," he advised. Browning's Rafę Nielsen shares details on the new X-Bolt Pro LR McMillan hunting rifle with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Those are good bucks for Eastern NM. Bow. He was accompanied by a small 44. *KEA "A mulie buck that scores more than 160 points in southern New Mexico will be considered a nice buck," he advised. Much BLM and state land at low elevations is difficult to reach on public roads because most of the lower terrain is private. To get drawn !!! Unit 6A/6C New Mexico Muzzleloader Mule Deer. Thank you for the interesting story. without exception. Darveau also suggests hunting mule deer in Unit 22 with its 20 percent success rate. We can apply up to four per application. Michael Clifton, with Triple C Outfitters, knows New Mexico mule deer hunting. Thanks for the follow up. As a nonresident, there are 235 hunts you can apply for. Good or bad.lets hear it. 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. I observed those bucks for nearly an hour as they fed across the opposite side of the canyon and eventually lost sight of them as darkness fell. The search function under the forums tab can help with some early season mule deer questions. Come to New Mexico for some exciting turkey hunting! Furthermore, putting you two turkeys closer to accomplishing the Turkey Grand Slam! trailer Transportation to hunting camp is the clients responsibility. We are licensed by the New Mexico National Forests, Bureau of Land Management Districts, and the New Mexico State Land office, so we can hunt in any unit that you desire. Northern Hill Country. Media | Almost never see elk there when elk hunting. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. Place was thick with elk. These mule deer are what the average American mule deer hunter can only dream of. Then I got an even more welcome sight when I saw two bucks on the opposite side of the ridge I saw the 67 and 44 on the evening before the season opened. There are several great units to apply for where they take some exceptional deer. 0000004179 00000 n Shot one top class trophy and then started using a camera. Remember that you have three choices and can mix and match units, weapon types, and time frames. "For elk, we average drawing 10 to 15 percent, because we only take our elk hunters into quality trophy units. Landowners can offer private land tags for mule deer, and some ranches throughout the state may have those tags.". 505-490-3997. Unit 6A/6C New Mexico Muzzleloader Mule Deer. 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. Hi, I'm Jimmy Horton, owner of HuntersDomain. Dawn the next morning came with a bitter wind out of the northeast. The larger of the two bucks was a big bodied, heavy racked 67 that was quite possibly the largest buck Ive ever seen in person. Almost never see elk there when elk hunting. 0000239090 00000 n hunting has been slow here in NM. Public land hunts units 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 36 and 37. As it turns out, that problem took care of itself. I didn't see anything at all that intrigued me enough to want to backpack hunt it if I had the mule deer tag. S. New Mexico Unit 12 2nd . Muzzleloader:October 2-6,$562.00. This hunt will be during the regular seasons and will consist of a lot of glassing to locate the quality deer that you would want. Within a few minutes, all three does disappeared as they bedded down for the morning. The deposit required to secure this mule deer hunt is $500. After the restaurant closed, the antlers went back to the garage until they were placed in an Oregon storage unit for eight years until the head and the .270 was given to Clifton's son. Thread starter Chase; Start date Aug 18, 2020; Aug 18, 2020 #1 Chase Member. Shortly after arriving back at the lodge, guests will be served a fantastic home cooked dinner. Jan 3, 2015. 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. I was looking for anyone that has had experience hunting New Mexico in unit 30. Dustin Darveau, Arizona big game specialist, noted: "To summarize mule deer hunting statewide, we're expecting about the same harvest numbers this year as last year with a slight increase.". We typically spend the morning stalking bugling bulls and the afternoon and evenings glassing. Unit 37 consists of mostly desert flatlands, while the biggest chunk of public land is Forest Service property that takes in some of the rugged Sacramento Mountains, the Tucsons, the Jicarilla Mountains and part of the Capitan Range. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. Our mule deer hunts take place on a number of different private ranches in New Mexico. Mule Deer Hunt - Unit 10. If youve read any of my older articles, you know that I did quite a bit of whitetail hunting where I grew up in east Texas and that I took a small blacktail buck on a really physically demanding and miserable hunt in western Washington several years ago. New Mexico consistently produces great mule deer, as evidenced by over 150 Boone & Crockett mule deer entries from the state. 0000002365 00000 n I am trying to convince some hunting buddies we should try for mule deer tags in New Mexico in unit 30. 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. Black Mountain Outfitters Inc. (BMO) was founded in 2003 by Tom McReynolds, a young and ambitious hunting guide at the time. You must log in or register to reply here. !1+T"N8Vs\CYvwQY:EOO*~ aj*t?p5GghX/::u7 }YwbxB,{rGq=^X *21A@Ma2/+ea0 This gave me even more confidence that this canyon held some serious potential. You are responsible for arriving in Hermosillo, Mexico, personal gear and weapon, and gratuities. Good or bad.lets hear it. The unit has lots of dense cover and thousands of acres of rugged land. To make the situation even more frustrating, I realized what a great spot those bucks had found. 0000168540 00000 n In Unit 12 we offer mainly private land archery elk hunts but we do get a few unit wide tags that are very desirable. 0000239759 00000 n Mule Deer Hunt Unit 37 New Mexico #5398552 11/04/14 04:30 PM: Joined: Sep 2009. OP. Never turned up a good buck to try for. You are using an out of date browser. "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.". Spot and stalk hunting may be difficult for archery hunters. Most outfitters may be licensed in one or two areas and they confine you to applying in those areas, if they are utilized. Some of the largest pronghorns in New Mexico live here and anyone with a tag will be in for a good hunt. Region III has productive mule deer units too near Kingman in western Arizona," he noted. Joined . We also offer public land/unit wide archery hunts in Unit 13. The reasoning is that we may not have the staff available for the deer hunts due to commitments on the elk hunts. Expect to cover a lot of country on this hunt. by bowtechjwar Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:02 pm, Post We offer rifle, archery, and muzzleloader hunts for mule deer with an abundance of trophies on the ranches. D. darrack OP. We didn't see any big bucks. However, I did not want to follow directly behind them in case one was watching their back trail. Good luck on your hunt. 2023 Outdoor Sportsman Group. 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