New Mexico is an excellent trophy state for antelope, but getting a license can be hard for DIY draw hunters. Every one of these units have the potential to produce the mule deer of your dreams, and every year multiple 200-inch bucks are taken here. Apr 26, 2020 #1 CouesKelly Well-known member . Ideal range of mule deer provides both food and cover, with shrublands and woodlands providing the best habitat because they provide both food and cover. Home Hunting Information by State New Mexico Units Hunting Information New Mexico Unit 23 Hunting Information. Hows it going Im from Morenci ,AZ. Whether you are looking to apply or have already draw the tag our. However, managers can continue to try to maintain or increase the quality of remaining habitats to increase mule deer numbers above the current low levels. It'll be my first time going after coues and also my first time hunting with a bow. 2007. Unbred mature does are rare in New Mexico. Deming, NM Same with the Blue.Can be run over by an elk too. by thedesertbuck Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:09 pm, Post Owned: 2,176 acres, Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Sheep. The hunting area is situated in Sand Hill country with sagebrush & grass. 2001. Figure 5. Guidelines for management of habitat for mule deer: Pion-juniper, Chihuahuan desert, arid grasslands, and associated arid habitat types [Circular 662]. Some of the mountains you will see throughout unit 23 are Whiterocks Mountain, Saddle Mountain, Brushy Mountain, and Big Burro Mountain. Get an up to date land ownership map and wouldn't hurt to obtain the wardens name and cell number in case something came up. Cooperative Extension programs, the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Mule Deer Working Group (www.muledeerworkinggroup.com), and State Wildlife Agencies all have publications and other information available on increasing the quality of deer habitat. Prior to shedding a horn, a new one will already begin growing beneath it from an inner boney core. Food passes through their digestive system much more rapidly than in elk or cattle, however, and this short retention time limits just how much plant material mule deer can digest. I am not familiar with the area around Alma and have only hunted late season so not really sure what deer patterns are in the early season. Archery: 27% Rifle: 75% Rifle: 50% Rifle: 100%, Archery: 31% Rifle: 78% Rifle: 67% Rifle: 38%, Archery: 37% Rifle: 86% Rifle: 50% Rifle: 69%, Archery: 43% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 67% Rifle: 93%, Archery: 35% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 78% Rifle: 86%, Archery: 33% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 100%, Archery: 40% Rifle: 44% Rifle: 80% Rifle: 73%, Archery: 31% Rifle: 85% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 77%, Archery: 33% Rifle: 76% Rifle: 89% Rifle: 86%, Archery: 7% Rifle: 63% Rifle: 44% Rifle: 61%, Archery: 22% Rifle: 58% Rifle: 56% Rifle: 55%, Archery: 29% Muzzleloader: 38% Rifle: New hunt, Archery: 31% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 86% Rifle: 75%, Archery: 37% Rifle: 71% Rifle: 78% Rifle: 68%, Archery: 34% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 63% Rifle: 73%. 1 of 2 Go to page. Mule deer are classed as concentrate selectors, meaning they eat lesser amounts of very high-quality foods; hence, they select for foods with high concentrations of readily digestible nutrients such as simple sugars. Many states also restrict movement of venison or other parts of deer, elk, and moose from areas or states where CWD is present; be sure to check with local Game Departments for regulations on transporting venison. When the female is no longer receptive, the buck will leave her to seek other does. saying "guns kill people" is like saying "the spoon made rosie fat". The best time to take advantage of calling bulls in is in the later seasons as this is when the rut is in full swing. However, that isn't to say there is not potential for something larger to be taken. Be the first to review! 4. Elevation Variances: 4,496 ft. to 8,850 ft. Terrain Difficulty Overall: Mild to Moderate, Land Coverage/Vegetation: Land cover includes 80% shrub/scrub and 15% evergreen forest. (Photograph courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club), New Mexico record nontypical elk, taken by Lawrence Sanchez in Colfax County, 1962. Fawns that are larger at birth, or born earlier, tend to be larger at weaning and therefore are more likely to survive. The draw is completely random. For hunters who hunt with an outfitter who has access to private lands or are able to obtain permission to hunt private land, they can simply buy a permit over-the-counter (OTC) from the New Mexico Game and Fish Department (NMGFD). JavaScript is disabled. About Us | Is anyone familiar with coues densities in unit 23 outside of the Burro Mtn Area? Ultimately, however, habitat is the key to mule deer populations. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Stick around for a little while and contribute to a few threads first to get your post count up. Fawns depend upon hiding and lying still for survival during their first few weeks. 2007. planning Despite declines, mule deer are still present in all 33 counties in New Mexico. Did you draw inside the burros or outside? Unsuccessful applicants in the draw will have the license fees reimbursed minus the hunting license and application fees. by ixsolracxi Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:37 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com DM for info its a great area. With no Bonus Points the draw odds were roughly 8.5%. Better luck next year I guess. Any information would help. Those are desert units mainly flat country with mesquite and sand dunes depending which unit your in. In W.D. A viewpoint: Rangeland health and mule deer habitat. Between feedings, the food is regurgitated and rechewed as cud. New Mexico Unit 23 Hunting Information - Deer Antelope Elk Free access to New Mexico Unit 23 hunting information from our experts with over 30 years experience in hunting mule deer, antelope and elk. New Mexico is farther to travel to hunt deer for most of us, but personally I do believe New Mexico is an excellent option for deer and the trophy potential is likely better than most believe. Rifle hunt dates: Throughout the month of October. Terms of Use | When new impoundments are built, several smaller holes are more desirable than one large one. Mule deer are extremely varied in their habitats. Which hunt do you have? Mule Deer bucks average 160, and we have taken many trophies in the 180 range on these hunting properties. Peaks in mule deer populations in the mid-1900s resulted from obvious and subtle landscape changes associated with human settlement (see, for example, the history in Clements and Young, 1997). When they eat, the food is swallowed with a minimum amount of chewing. By late July, the horn has hardened in preparation for the rut, which typically occurs in August to late September. Once you have an agreement with a guide, you will apply in the draw with their guide number. Now It's time to start prep for the elk hunt in a couple of weeks. The NEW, as of 2021, December Rifle Season offers a serious increase in opportunity to kill a "Trophy" class deer 170" or greater. Lloyd W. Powell Jr. 1974. Jason Herrick, CA (805) 570-9502. This is the case for southern states and moisture is much more critical in these areas than it is in states north of their borders. Check out the rates and availability. Pion and juniper may be used during dry seasons and winter months despite plant toxins, the effects of which can be minimized by mixing these with other plant species. Thus, the welfare of mule deer in New Mexico is influenced by other uses of forests and rangelands. Anyone have any insight to New Mexico Unit 23? Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. Thread starter CouesKelly; Start date Apr 26, 2020; 1; 2; Next. We have never been to that area and plan on putting in several days of scouting before the season opens. Antler growth has been decent during the previous few years, but there is much more potential for better growth in 2023. Unless I missed it I could not find anything on that. New Mexico has areas that meet these criteria and the bulk of the bigger bucks that are coming out of New Mexico that are outside of the well known hunts are coming from those areas areas that have good habitat/feed and provide refuge from other hunters. The lower elevations of unit 23 consist of flat desert-like grassland with some brush and trees. A party application is treated as a single application in the draw. So, what does the future hold for mule deer? The dark brown scat of mule deer is usually found in clumps. In areas where deer are abundant, antlerless and either-sex hunts are used. Basics of trophy management [Guide L-111]. Since unit 23 is below the Mogollon Rim, by definition all of the Mule deer in the unit would be categorized by SCI as Desert Mule deer. An original score chart signed and dated by an official B&C measurer. Dan immediately loaded us up and took us to a lookout point not far from camp. Decoying can also be effective with bucks just beginning to rut. Gaining access to hunt private land on your own is not easy due to outfitters leasing access to the quality private land parcels. 180 6/8: Probably the most publicized diseases of mule deer are the epizootic hemorrhagic disease-bluetongue complex (collectively called hemorrhagic disease [HD]) and chronic wasting disease (CWD). The later season dates should offer a better rut rifle hunt. In the draw, they will consider your first three choices before moving to the next applicant. The rut is not very active during the first archery seasons. New Mexico Land For Sale; Arizona Land For Sale . When we are looking for a reliable, relatively easy-to-draw, and fun mule deer hunt the unit 23 is high on our list. Since unit 23 is below the Mogollon Rim, by definition all of the Mule deer in the unit would be categorized by SCI as Desert Mule deer. There are good bucks taken in other parts of the state, but be prepared for a lot of scouting and time to hunt in order to find older age class bucks. The Mule Deer Rifle Hunts. Bender, L.C., B.D. Every year, nonresident applicants apply for hunts that they have no chance to draw because there are not enough total permits. However, they do prefer sites around water, and free water may be required during droughts or while raising fawns. Clearly focused, close-up photographs of the front, left side, and right side of your trophys antlers or horns or tusks. The draw odds for these late season hunts are very long, typically 1% or less, but for those who do draw a tag and have the time to hunt, there are good opportunities for 170+ bucks. Antler size and number of points depend mostly on the deer's age, physical condition, and their genetic background (Bender, 2011). There will be lots of road hunters but it's not hard to get away from them. which unit 24 hunt did you draw ? About Us | 5. Why are we your best choice for guided youth hunting in New Mexico? Never hunted down in that part of New Mexico. All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission We highly recommend that you do not include fourth and fifth choices unless you are willing to accept any leftover license. Hunting is the main source of mortality for adult bucks, and control of hunting seasons is used to manage mule deer populations in New Mexico. . Outbreaks occur during late summer or early autumn, usually in close proximity to wet areas. Everything you need is always in one place at GOHUNT. Archery, Muzzle loader, Handgun, Rifle. Contact Us | I use to hunt 24 pretty hard just to the east. For your convenience, you can pay your hunt deposit, securely, online. Also if a rancher puts out a salt lick for cows by water you are not considered baiting by the wardens. There is little actual fighting between bucks because dominance hierarchy has usually been established before peak rutting periods occur. Also if anybody has any pointers for elk in that unit I sure will listen. Despite declines, mule deer are still present in all 33 counties in New Mexico. Rocky Mountain mule deer are found in the northern two-thirds of the state and desert mule deer in the southern third. An original score chart signed and dated by an official B&C measurer. Las Cruces: New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service. Trophy Mule Deer In New Mexico's Top Units - Worldwide Trophy Adventures Our years of experience and generations of knowledge hunting the unit make it and experience that is always interesting and exciting. Any body know of unit 24? does anyone have any experience with the private land owners in the unit? Mule Deer Areas: Mule deer numbers in Unit 23 are stable. Do not miss out on your opportunity to hunt Arizona! Acknowledgement: Some of the information presented here was obtained from publications of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (www.wildlife.state.nm.us). Clements, C.D., and J.A. Stay out of the timber and hunt in the grassy mountain country with lots of vertical relief. New Mexico has had much better fall and winter moisture and temperatures have been relatively mild. The breeding season or rut for mule deer in New Mexico begins in late November (northern areas of the state) and lasts until mid-January (southern areas). Journal of Wildlife Management, 71, 11181124. The standard hunts are typically lower quality, opportunity type hunts, but the cost is lower for the license. The deer are pocketed and not wide spread and not high population numbers due to the desert climate. Because of the way New Mexico conducts their draw, there is some strategy in how you stagger your hunt choices. Colorado Landowner Tags for Sale. You can mix your choices with mule deer and Coues deer hunts, but you cannot apply for three mule deer hunts and three Coues deer hunts. Hunters under the age of 18 must have completed a hunters education course to purchase a hunting license and apply in the draw. New Mexico will not over allocate the license quota to cover a group application. If your first hunt choice had better odds than your second and third choice, you are essentially wasting those choices. Stay out of the timber and hunt in the grassy mountain country with lots of vertical relief. by BloodhoundBrother Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:46 am, Post Some decent coues in the Brushy Mtns, but a hellhole. Be aware that mule deer and Coues deer are not separate applications/species. 111). Mule deer bucks have antlers that are forked (Figure 2) instead of being like a white-tailed deer's, whose points rise from the main beam (Figure 3). Journal of Range Management, 50, 129138. When ML and archery season overlapped I was high on a ridge with a road about 1/2 mile below me. Rifle Mule Deer Hunt - Successful. You will see more elk hunters than elk or deer. Noteworthy for 2023. The actual diet of deer is very diverse and reflects what is available. The incredible and unique habitat Is what makes this hunt more than other Central AZ hunts. Because of their need for high-quality foods, deer are always on the move while feeding. Audrey McQueen is NINE Time World Champion Elk Caller Over 20 years in Guiding Experience hunt@trophyridgeoutfitters.net 49 Bill Knight Gap Rd. Compared to the two previous years, 2023 is lining up to be a great antler growth year. call. Whether mule deer need free water is uncertain; they can probably meet their needs from succulent foods. Luna, NM 87824 1 (505) 350-6487 We have guaranteed landowner tags available! Thanks. Land use policies developed by land management agencies are an important component of mule deer management. They normally spend summer and winter in the same general area. I grabbed a Jan archery tag in the same unit. White-tailed deer are more vulnerable to HD (especially epizootic hemorrhagic disease) than mule deer, and thus high mortality from HD is more common in white-tailed deer and pronghorn than mule deer. Map files expire one year after publishing. Sign InMenu Landowner Tags for Sale Close Colorado Landowner Tags for Sale Close Colorado Mule Deer Tags Colorado Unit 2 Deer Tags for Sale Your application could be one of the first selected in the draw and, as such, you want to receive the best permit/hunt possible. Just wondering about some information on unit 24 mule deer. Currently, New Mexico offers unlimited antelope private land permits. For permission to use publications for other purposes, contact pubs@nmsu.edu or the authors listed on the publication. In all areas, a wide variety of other forbs are important depending upon what exactly is available. It will just require booking with an outfitter or really digging into land ownership and making cold calls. Use the table below to cross reference with the total number of licenses to ensure the hunts you are applying for will have enough licenses. For example, if an application with two people is drawn and there is only one license remaining, then that application will be rejected or if a nonresident and a resident apply together and there are not enough nonresident licenses, neither the resident or nonresident will be given a license. The table below indicates some of the better mid-tier hunts with generally better odds that can still offer a good hunt. Licenses can be picked up here. Privacy Notice | Joined Dec 10, 2016 Messages 363 Location Coast to coast. We always hunted between Glenwood and Alma, all the way to the state line. When applying as a party, one applicant will apply first and, upon completing the process, will receive a party application number. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Make sure that there are enough permits for the hunts you apply for to offer you a chance in the draw. Late archery: 20% Muzzleloader: 35% Rifle: 64%, Archery: 50% Muzzleloader: 50% Rifle: 83%, Archery: 8% Late archery: 39% Muzzleloader: 12% Rifle: 33% Rifle: 52% Rifle: 55%, Archery: 17% Late archery: new Muzzleloader: 22% Rifle: 32%. Las Cruces: New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service. In recent years precipitation has improved, benefitting the mule deer of Central, Arizona. thanks for the info. A check for $40 to cover the non-refundable entry fee. We can apply up to four per application. New Mexico allows applicants to include up to five hunt choices when they apply. (Photograph courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club), New Mexico record Coues whitetail deer, taken by Victor P. Giacoletti, Jr. in Grant County, 1981. Young. You can hunt New Mexico Mule Deer with us October - January Price Includes: 5 Day Hunt Meals & Accommodations Guide Services 50% hunt deposit due at time of successful draw Book Your Hunt 1 Hunter / 1 Guide 2023 Deer Hunt Draw $6,949/Hunter + tax Price Includes: 5 Day Hunt Meals & Accommodations Guide Services New Mexico is not talked about nearly as much as Arizona for Coues deer, but there are good populations and good trophy potential in the southwest portion of the state. by bowtechjwar Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:42 pm, Post Mule deer can live about 1015 years. First, applicants should apply for a hunt for their first, second and third choice on their application. The Blue Range Wilderness and Burro Mountain are found throughout this unit. Ill start scouting early!! These are tags that were not issued during the draw. For those applicants applying in the draw for permits, New Mexico offers archery, rifle and some muzzleloader licenses in select units. 514). Shepperd, D. Binkley, D.L. Drove down the highway one night from Reserve and there were tons of deer feeding on the grass next to the highway. The "good old days" of the 1950s and 1960s are gone forever; the circumstances that created so much high-quality habitat can never be duplicated in modern times. They prefer higher-quality foods like forbs (commonly called weeds) and browse (leaves, buds, and new shoots of shrubs and trees), but they also utilize grasses when young and actively growing as well as succulents. 2010. Among those, 21 might qualify as the . Owners who want to improve mule deer habitat on private lands should keep in mind a wide range of considerations. November: Mule Deer tags for unit 23 took from 4-10 Bonus Points to secure in most cases. 2011. It simply just isn't the norm. I have been doing some e-scouting in the hell-hole wilderness area close to the Arizona border and the Mule creek area up at the north end of the unit. The Northern and high elevation portions of the unit are made up primarily of Ponderosa Pine dominated forests, below the Mogollon Rim and parts of the Sierra Ancha Mountains. 6630 Arroyo Springs St., Suite 1200 Populations of antelope are not nearly as strong as they are in other states like Wyoming, Montana or even Colorado, but once again, the potential for an 80+ buck is good. The reddish-brown fawns are spotted and depend on their protective coloration for safety. Lots of private or public land? 1976 1979 cadillac seville for sale on craigslist tail light wiring harness diagram; wojciech kurowski majtek nj transit 164 bus schedule pdf; everyone is you pushed out affirmations; Nm eplus landowner list 2022 Well, that hunt was a bust. same hunt in 23 and 24- same time ????????? This change has continued to cause some confusion for applicants in knowing how many total permits must be available to offer one to a nonresident in the regular draw and the guide draw. The unit has somewhat of a cult like dedication from Resident hunters, despite the fact that it is not well known for big giant deer. We hunt mule deer throughout the entire state, but we specialize in hunting units 2B, 2C, 17, 30, 31, 32, and 33. Sign up for a new account in our community. The December hunt would fall in the "Trophy" category. Headrick (Eds. Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is an invariably fatal degenerative neurological disease of deer, elk, and moose. Unit 9, 13, 15, 16E, 17, 23, 24, 34 (Also includes Crossbow and Archery) (License . We offer rifle, archery, and muzzleloader hunts for mule deer with an abundance of trophies on our properties. Been a loooong time since i have been there. The Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance website (www.cwd-info.org) is an excellent source for up-to-date information regarding CWD and its management. Contact Us | 23.12 acres $1,675,999. Archery: 24% Late archery: 16% Muzzleloader: 21% Rifle: 23%, Archery: 26% Late archery: 33% Muzzleloader: 40% Rifle: 30% Rifle: 23%, Archery: 34% Muzzleloader: 48% Rifle: 35% Rifle: 22%, Archery: 34% Late archery: 36% Muzzleloader: 26% Rifle: 20% Rifle: 20%, Archery: 20% Muzzleloader: 39% Rifle: 39% Rifle: 23%, Archery: 6% Late archery: 13% Muzzleloader: 26% Rifle: 25% Rifle: 16%, Archery: 6% Late archery: 24% Muzzleloader: 12% Rifle: 22% Rifle: 28%, Archery: 35% Muzzleloader: 40% Rifle: 53% Rifle: 38%, Archery: 24% Muzzleloader: 46% Rifle: 36%, Archery: 11% Late archery: 15% Muzzleloader: 35% Rifle: 43% Rifle: 49%, Archery: 15% Late archery: 50% Muzzleloadder: 16% Rifle: 31% Rifle: 29%, Archery: 11% Late archery: 21% Muzzleloader: 19% Rifle: 13% Rifle: 13%, Archery: 14% Late archery: 17% Muzzleloader: 28% Rifle: 26% Rifle: 30%, Late archery: 17% Muzzleloader: 42% Rifle: 33%. Whether you are looking to apply or have already draw the tag our AZ mule deer guides can help you with your unit 23 hunt or contact Dillon Currie (623) 606-3364 or hunts@chasentheking.com. It was are last choice. I have the same archery tag. Our guided New Mexico mule deer hunts take place on public land and on private land we have leased.We guide in unit 2b and unit 2c, two of the best mule deer units in New Mexico. Availability of water can influence deer use of a particular area. Your trophy may qualify for the Boone and Crockett Clubs Records program. As indicated in the table above, there are minimum numbers of permits required for nonresidents to have a chance to draw. Up to 10% of the permits for each hunt are allocated to applicants through the draw who have a signed agreement with a guide/outfitter. Their daily intake varies from 0 to 1 1/2 quarts per 100 pounds of body weight. We came acrosss some nice bucks, but we couldn't get close enough or a good shot (with a rifle). There is no minimum age requirement to apply and hunt. (Photo by Terry Spivey, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org.). We have been 100% harvest on youth hunts and bulls over 350 and mule deer over 180 are killed almost every year! There are two subspecies of mule deer in New Mexico, the Rocky Mountain mule deer (O. hemionus hemionus) and the desert mule deer (O. hemionus eremicus). Many portions of the unit where Mule deer live are definitely not "desert" habitats, aside from the southern fifth near Roosevelt Lake. Its worth noting as you look through the following tables of the hit list and other good hunts that New Mexico genuinely offers nonresidents good odds at drawing a mule deer tag. Rocky Mountain mule deer are found from above the timberline to low-elevation short grasslands, and frequently in urban areas. Excited for the challenge. The scarred and broken branches and bark are easily observed about 18 inches above the ground. research Game Management Unit (GMU) Pronghorn Private Lands. The summer coat is fine and silky in texture and the winter coat is coarser and thicker. Given the moisture and improving range conditions in 2023, it would be a phenomenal year to have an antelope permit in New Mexico. In fact, there may be a slight disadvantage. Up to 6% of the licenses for each hunt can be allocated to nonresidents in the draw. The deer pulls and actually tears the twig, leaving a jagged, uneven end rather than a smooth cut. Fourth and fifth choices are only considered if there are leftover permits after every application has been considered in the draw. (Photograph courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club), New Mexico record nontypical mule deer, taken by Joseph A. Garcia in Rio Arriba County, 1963. The resulting track patterns of the two species obviously differ. You can see many different kinds of wildlife in and around the Medicine Bow Ranch, from deer, antelope, eagles, hawks, and various other species of animals. west of sunflower mesa to the az line is good. Hunting Unit Maps New Mexico Hunting/Recreation Maps BLM-New Mexico has partnered with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) to offer free maps of Big Game hunting units and recreational opportunities on public land using the CarryMap application. Second, we recommend that you apply with the best hunt (worst odds) as your first choice and then select progressively better odds (average hunts) as your second and third choices. Never have over here but I go to school at NMSU and figured this might be alright. If you spray a cotton ball with elk or deer urine and pin it to your clothes you are legal, take it off and pin it to a tree you are illegal. Apply online here. Go through the photos, reviews and book now! Well looks like me and the wife both drew a New mexico 23, 24 Mule deer tag. There is no preference or bonus point system. 3 beds . This list is provided courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club. Well found out the hard way to not tag onto someone else's app that doesn't know what they're doing. I put in for my archery hunts as always. When a deer browses, a characteristic stub remains (Figure 5). For one, good antler growth requires moisture and quality feed, especially in New Mexico and 2023 is shaping up to be a much better year. Boot Heel of New Mexico. A quality hunt is one that the state manages for better trophy potential and typically less hunting pressure. The antlers were officially scored as American typical elk with a final score of 338 0/8. Archery: 15% Late archery: 24% Muzzleloader: 27% Rifle: 38%, Archery: 4% Late archery: 14% Muzzleloader: 32% Rifle: 25% Rifle: 28%, Archery: 18% Late archery: 15% Muzzleloader: 28% Rifle: 19% Rifle: 18%, New archery hunt Late archery: 26% Muzzleloader: 50% Rifle: 29% Rifle: 53%. Ive hunted almost veryday of my life.. the rest has been waisted. Can anyone tell me anything about the unit? 51.7 miles in anyone have any helpful info? Fort Collins: U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. New Mexico Mule Deer Rifle Season. Ill be going up this weekend for my last shot as I have no more PTO lol going to work the lower San Francisco wilderness study area. I was out there first 6 days of September this year and didnt see any coues. The best bucks are harvested every year in the Burro Mountains, but outside of that area in Units 23, 24, 26 and 27, there are still good opportunities for a nice buck. $$$$. Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus, Figure 1) are one of the most important game animals in New Mexico and the West. The unit at times appears never-ending with great vehicular access to many unfettered wild areas. how are you and your wife going to both hunt in the two units ? NEW Mike Gallo 2013 The Boone and Crockett Club officially certified the world record pronghorn, which came from central New Mexico. All of those choices matter and will be considered in the draw. Thinking about maybe camping close to highway 180 were both units are east west of eachother ,180 dividing both. The average lifespan of bucks is shorter than does, especially in areas of heavy hunting pressure. Trophy potential on average is fairly moderate. 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