I saw more mule deer then I could shake a stick at while I was out though. These supply the protein and minerals needed for the growth of antlers, which are the fastest-growing tissues in the animal kingdom. This late-season opportunity overlaps the beginning of the Mule Deer rut and the higher deer activity lends itself tremendously to the increased quality. . Then PM me and I would be willing to chat about some early season coues deer behavior/patterns with you. Prior to shedding a horn, a new one will already begin growing beneath it from an inner boney core. Silver City, NM The rut is not very active during the first archery seasons. See more about the Big Game Records Program. 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. Rodden. * All prices are per person, tax of 6.1875% , your license, meat processing, and trophy care are not included in prices above. I have an archery tag that is the month of September and first half of January. Come chase some Sandhill and Desert Mule Deer with us! 2020 New Mexico leftover permit list Share this article For 2020, there are 711 deer and 56 youth-only antelope licenses leftover in New Mexico. does anyone have any experience with the private land owners in the unit? I read through the regs page by page trying to find the rules on using Budweiser as a decoy or bait to keep hunters away from me while hunting but I came up empty. On a not so sarcastic notewhat are the rules on salt/mineral blocks/baits or any of the sort in NM? That is no longer the case. The average lifespan of bucks is shorter than does, especially in areas of heavy hunting pressure. To further explain: once your application is considered, they will attempt to allocate your first hunt choice. Drove down the highway one night from Reserve and there were tons of deer feeding on the grass next to the highway. New Mexico is an excellent trophy state for antelope, but getting a license can be hard for DIY draw hunters. Only through coordinated efforts of these agencies and support for management programs from the general public can New Mexico be assured of a healthy mule deer population. It's easy! 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). 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). No more notepads getting lost or headaches when trying to remember what units caught your eye during your research! Residents are guaranteed 84% of the permits for each hunt. The resident deer populations of these areas are not high, but in a year when snow and cold temperatures occur, it can improve the migration from Colorado to these areas in New Mexico and the hunting can be really good. 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. Normally, a doe has one fawn the first time she gives birth. Sign InMenu Landowner Tags for Sale Close Colorado Landowner Tags for Sale Close Colorado Mule Deer Tags Colorado Unit 2 Deer Tags for Sale Apr 23, 2022 #10 Lostinthewoods 0. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. This is a wide open country with lots of glassing and long-shot . Before applying for one of these hunts, its worth researching GOHUNT Maps and reviewing the land ownership layers to see if those are viable DIY options. I hunted the unit years ago and saw a really nice buck down south of Mule Creek against the private land. Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus, Figure 1) are one of the most important game animals in New Mexico and the West. Figure 3. Ultimately, however, habitat is the key to mule deer populations. . NM unit 23 Deer o2bwest Apr 15, 2014 Help Support Long Range Hunting Forum Become a supporting member O o2bwest Well-Known Member Joined Jul 25, 2012 Messages 152 Location Texas Apr 15, 2014 #1 If all goes according to plan I am going to draw a deer tag for unit 23. For those applicants applying in the draw for permits, New Mexico offers archery, rifle and some muzzleloader licenses in select units. He broke out tripods, spotting scopes, and some really large and high-powered binoculars. There is no bonus or preference points system. 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). New Mexico allows applicants to include up to five hunt choices when they apply. Condition, survival, and cause-specific mortality of mule deer in northcentral New Mexico. Looks to be a promising area, will have to scout some more on the weekend of the 1st. Some decent coues in the Brushy Mtns, but a hellhole. Just wondering about some information on unit 24 mule deer. My buddy and I were fortunate enough to draw a New Mexico Mule Deer rifle tag for Nov 19-23 of this year for Unit 37 near Capitan and Lincoln National Forest. Richie, May 11, 2016 in Mule Deer Hunting, Thought I'd see if anyone drew the same tag. 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. Deming, NM When the female is no longer receptive, the buck will leave her to seek other does. Also would mind exchanging info with someone that is going to be up there incase they need help with anything. Both residents and nonresidents can apply with a guide and be considered to draw from the guide pool of permits. 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). Lou Bender is a Research Scientist (Wildlife) with the Department of Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources at NMSU. The actual diet of deer is very diverse and reflects what is available. (Photo by Terry Spivey, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org.). We have some of the best Mule Deer hunting in the West. Stay out of the timber and hunt in the grassy mountain country with lots of vertical relief. Secondly, in order for a buck to reach 4 to 6 plus years old, there also has to be some sort of refuge. I drew New Mexico 2C Mule Deer this year (2022), I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your hunt experience in the unit last year. The smaller or less-aggressive bucks recognize their superiors and usually give in to their dominance. D. My . It'll be my first time going after coues and also my first time hunting with a bow. Later, improved range management favoring grasses over shrubs, control of fires allowing shrublands to grow old or develop into closed forests, and greatly reduced logging all reduced preferred mule deer habitats. The unit is diverse and large. Eskew (compilers), Sustaining aspen in western ecosystems: Symposium proceedings [Proceedings RMRS-P-18], (pp. 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%. Pro hunting? If there are no licenses remaining for that choice, then they will then consider your second choice. Ill start scouting early!! Just got a left over tag for Muzzleloader deer in Unit 21Lived in souteast New Mexico All my life and hunted there. Only iron sights are allowed on muzzleloader rifle when used during muzzleloader hunts; New early archery mule deer hunt in Unit 27 (Sept. 1 to 24, 2023); New late archery mule deer hunt in Units 7 and 9 (Jan. 1 to 15, 2024); New archery Coues deer hunt in Unit 27 (Sept. 1 to 24, 2023); New rifle Coues deer hunt in Unit 26 (Dec. 2 to 10, 2023) Las Cruces: New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service. Unit 41 Oct 19-23 Unit 33 & 37 hunts run November 16-20th. The deer are pocketed and not wide spread and not high population numbers due to the desert climate. don't go near Glenwood, you will be in the area of units 22,23, and 16Bi have seen some deer in 21A but they are few and far betweeni met a guy from Cruces while elk hunting that hunted the blm lands south of NM52 to Winstonalso, i hear red mountain north of winston is decent (probably lots of pressure and be aware of all the private land)you can try the areas around Hermosa and the roads leading into the forest around Chorideusually when im out there i see bucks that are aloneonly once did i see two bucks together and both were dandysgood luck Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. New Mexico will not over allocate the license quota to cover a group application. Joined: May 2005. So, what does the future hold for mule deer? Ive hunted almost veryday of my life.. the rest has been waisted. If all goes according to plan I am going to draw a deer tag for unit 23. (Photograph courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club), New Mexico record nontypical mule deer, taken by Joseph A. Garcia in Rio Arriba County, 1963. Survival and cause-specific mortality of mule deer fawns in northcentral New Mexico. Curtis Chalk. I do not recommend applicants applying as a group for antelope to maximize their chance of drawing. Contact Us | The draw is completely random. Location: Arizona New Mexico Unit 23,24 Mule deer by thedesertbuck Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:09 pm Well looks like me and the wife both drew a New mexico 23, 24 Mule deer tag. 2006. Contact Us | Uncertainty still lingers over exactly how CWD is spread and even the causative agent, which is likely an abnormal protein called a prion. Short video with information on hunting New Mexico's late archery hunt in unit 20 To find more resources for your business, home, or family, visit the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences on the World Wide Web at pubs.nmsu.edu. Looking for current info on the area around Alma. Human-Wildlife Interactions, 6, 245260. As long as you are buying the hunting license to apply for other species like elk, deer or the exotic species, you should strongly consider also applying for antelope! Among those, 21 might qualify as the . Up to four applicants can apply as a party for deer and antelope. Rifle hunt dates: Throughout the month of October. You will be refunded the cost of the antelope license if you are unsuccessful in the draw. These are, as noted previously, mainly browse and forbs. Post I understand this is an old thread, but want to reply anyway, Iowa hunters are now allowed to use necked rifle cartridges (with some caliber restrictions). Owned: 2,176 acres, Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Sheep. B&C trophy entry requirements: same hunt in 23 and 24- same time ????????? Many of these may be found in an area because one buck will rub several trees. Marty Lindstrand, OR (503) 260-3793. When we are looking for a reliable, relatively easy-to-draw, and fun mule deer hunt the unit 23 is high on our list. Box 30001 | Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001, 2022 New Mexico State University - Board of Regents, College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. Human-Wildlife Interactions, 5, 276286. 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). Shepperd, D. Binkley, D.L. Eric M. Rominger, PhD, Bighorn Sheep Biologist is an official Boone and Crockett Club Measurer. The archery hunt is early generally running from Aug. 12 to 20, 2023. 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. There is no preference or bonus point system. Unit 9, 13, 15, 16E, 17, 23, 24, 34 (Also includes Crossbow and Archery) (License . 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. Knowingly take or attempt to take game species in a baited or scented area, except quail on private land. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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. Bender, L.C., L.A. Lomas, and J. Browning. Antlers from a white-tailed deer. 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. Work put in a last minute request that I ended up having to fill, so I got stuck working this weekend. Can anyone tell me anything about the unit? 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. I would love to backpack into the wilderness but without the water I'm starting to lean towards packing in one night at most and trying to stay more mobile with my truck. Compared to the two previous years, 2023 is lining up to be a great antler growth year. The tail itself is white with a small black tip. Unbred mature does are rare in New Mexico. Go through the photos, reviews and book now! The lower elevations of unit 23 consist of flat desert-like grassland with some brush and trees. 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. For bears and cats, we need clearly focused, close-up photographs of the top, left side, right side, and top of the clean, dried skull. That unit usually has left over tags that get sold after the draw. Bender. 23.12 acres $1,675,999. Conover, and N.E. Insider These hunts are truly a life changing event for most young hunters. We hunted unit 23 the last two years and have taken some nice muley bucks. Fawns that are larger at birth, or born earlier, tend to be larger at weaning and therefore are more likely to survive. Only iron sights are allowed on muzzleloader rifle when used during muzzleloader hunts, Never lose track of units you want to further research, Can help decide what unit to apply for or what order to place your units when applying on a state's website, Save the filter settings you used in Filtering 2.0 to find a great hunt, Add notes to your research folder under season level or hunt folder level. GOHUNT is a registered trademark of GOHUNT, LLC. (Photograph courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club.). Up to four applicants can apply in a party for deer and antelope. I was also looking at the hell hole wilderness area but what struck me was that there's only a few water sources around the edge and none in the heart of the wilderness. The ranch down there had a cowboy that rode the property line making sure no one crossed. If selected, all applicants on the application would receive a license provided there are enough licenses to offer one to each applicant. I was with a friend who shot an average 4x4 last year (about 23" inside spread), and if memory serves, it went 190 field dressed, which was heavy enough by the end of a two-mile drag. Noteworthy for 2023. Feed is always important to horn/antler growth and antelope are selective feeders. Take or attempt to take game species by the aid of baiting or scenting. 2007. 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. Be aware that in 2023, muzzleloader hunters cannot use magnified scopes. The roads will be driven every day by about 20 different vehicles. 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. Applicants must front the entire cost of the license(s) they apply for. The terrain looks good for Coues there but haven't put boots on the ground there yet to verify. His research and management programs emphasize ungulate and carnivore management, integrated wildlife and livestock habitat management, and wildlife enterprises in the Southwest and internationally. Media | Figure 1. The scarred and broken branches and bark are easily observed about 18 inches above the ground. Is anyone familiar with coues densities in unit 23 outside of the Burro Mtn Area? A Hunter Affidavit signed by the hunter. All other rights reserved. I put in for my archery hunts as always. 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%. Applicants cannot return and obtain a refund for a permit that they drew. In general, mule deer have been declining in numbers in New Mexico since populations peaked around the 1960s, similar to declines seen throughout the West (Heffelfinger and Messmer, 2003). Better luck next year I guess. but that might be excluded from 23, have to check the rules. Reactions: Knight.54. Basics of trophy management [Guide L-111]. Never hunted down in that part of New Mexico. Which hunt do you have? I did draw the tag. 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. In my opinion, this change does have the potential to improve odds for the muzzleloader hunts. 5. At about three weeks of age, the fawns begin sampling solid foods, and shortly thereafter they begin to accompany the doe almost constantly. When applying as a party, one applicant will apply first and, upon completing the process, will receive a party application number. CWD, a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy, is very rare in New Mexico and is limited to portions of the San Andres, Organ, and Sacramento Mountains. New Mexico Maps Maps for New Mexico Hunting Units Select a hunting unit from the dropdown menu or click a unit on the map below. A quality hunt is one that the state manages for better trophy potential and typically less hunting pressure. NEW Mike Gallo 2013 The Boone and Crockett Club officially certified the world record pronghorn, which came from central New Mexico. NM Coues Deer Unit 23. It is country that draws you in with curiosity and reveals enough to always pique your interest. Individuals may use scent-masking agents on their person, but these agents may not be used to attract game species. The deadline to apply is March 22, 2023 at 5 p.m. MST. They normally spend summer and winter in the same general area. Please hunt responsibly, obey all signage and have a safe legal hunt. Because of the way New Mexico conducts their draw, there is some strategy in how you stagger your hunt choices. The Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance website (www.cwd-info.org) is an excellent source for up-to-date information regarding CWD and its management. $6,500 for a 5-day rifle hunt 2 on 1 guide service. Drew a tag in 23 for MD Muzzy. Was going to go out this weekend, but due to unforseen events, I have to work the weekend (again). 51.7 miles in anyone have any helpful info? 111). Those private land licenses are only valid on the private land that permission was granted, but this is still a good way to secure an antelope license. About Us | Any information would help. I did find deer but I don't know what the crowds are like once the season starts. Since I am a HE Instructor here I get to talk to wardens all the time. That was at least 12 years ago try glenwood area. If you saw does I'm guessing the bucks are somewhere fairly near by. (Photograph courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club), New Mexicos #2 typical mule deer, taken by Joseph A. Garcia in Rio Arriba County, 1965. Not many whitetails in that unit any more, but the NM/AZ border north of Mule Creek is about as good as anywhere. Antler size and number of points depend mostly on the deer's age, physical condition, and their genetic background (Bender, 2011). A party application is treated as a single application in the draw. Anyone with some experience in the area that could give some insight as to if this is Coues country rather than Mule deer? 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. Utah took advantage of a combination of favorable weather, aggressive habitat management, and strict regulations to increase its mule deer population by as much as 100,000 from 2008 to 2016, pushing the size of the herd past 380,000 animals. There are three main highways in unit 23. Outbreaks occur during late summer or early autumn, usually in close proximity to wet areas. ready to see some new country though and ready for some adventure!! (Photograph courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club. 1. just curious let me know as I might be able to help with the 24 info. New Mexico unit 23 sits on the Arizona state line. I grabbed a Jan archery tag in the same unit. How are the deer? Highway 180 runs throughout the east, near the Arizona state line. Headrick (Eds. The cost for the quality, high demand and quality/high demand hunts is higher than it is for the standard license. 514). Good country though. Looking for some feedback on the unit. The fibrous material on which a deer has been feeding is often observable in the scat. Highway 90 runs throughout the middle part of the unit. Although predators kill deer, predation may have little effect on the population if predation substitutes for (e.g., is compensatory to) other forms of mortality because deer are in poor condition or otherwise predisposed. In 2023, most units have a few rifle hunts and there are some date changes this year. Price does not include state license fees. Mule Deer Unit 33 NM late archery westrnwild Oct 11, 2021 Oct 11, 2021 #1 W westrnwild Well Known Rokslider Joined Feb 13, 2014 Messages 361 Location Colorado Hey guys. Logan, UT: Jack H. Berryman Institute. As you review the odds, youll see that in 2022, there were 102 hunts and, for nonresidents, there were only 52 hunts that offered a permit that could actually be drawn. Las Cruces: New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service. Availability of water can influence deer use of a particular area. Terms of Use | Because of population declines, harvests of mule deer have also declined; deer harvests (mostly mule deer), estimated to be as high as 55,000 in 1960, declined to <10,000 in 2013. Doug Bennett, Jr., TX (713) 478-1336. Figure 1. New Mexico also added some rut mule deer hunts in 2019 that are world class hunts for big deer. New Mexico consistently produces great mule deer, as evidenced by over 150 Boone & Crockett mule deer entries from the state. The later months from April to July are more critical for mass and some length below the prong. Contact us to book your hunt! We have our rifle hunts in Northern New Mexico bordering Colorado on the North part of the unit, and the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation on the Souh East part of the unit. Thanks. You agree you accept our Terms & Conditions for posting this ad. Hunt may be upgraded to 1 on 1 guide service for an additional charge. For permission to use publications for other purposes, contact pubs@nmsu.edu or the authors listed on the publication. Old Mexico Mule Deer Hunt Dates November 14th, 2023 to February 15th, 2024 Hunt Prices 11: $12,000 50% up front to book your hunt and the other 50% 30 days before arrival. New Mexico is a big game hunter's paradise, with elk, mule deer, desert bighorn sheep, mountain lion, black bear, javelina, and pronghorn to pursue. Unit 2A & 2B, 2C Unit 34 seasons vary and all units offer private mule deer hunts. After the horn is shed, new growth begins with the prong and goes upward. A check for $40 to cover the non-refundable entry fee. Be the first to review! Range conditions should be much better this year and antelope bucks should experience an excellent growth year. If you use a horse to block yourself to sneak up on an animal like they do antelope up in WY it is illegal. Once you have an agreement with a guide, you will apply in the draw with their guide number. The dark brown scat of mule deer is usually found in clumps. The best hunts for trophy caliber mule deer bucks have been the late season hunts in the northwestern corner of the state. Big Game and Beautiful Women..ALL SPORTS except soccer. 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. Well, that hunt was a bust. Mule deer are New Mexico's most important big game species. When reswallowed, it passes through the other chambers of the stomach and on through the digestive system. Horses, Hunting, Fishing, Martial Arts and History. Introduction. Do not miss out on your opportunity to hunt Arizona! From the time they shed in November until mid to late March, bucks will have put the growth into the prong and upper portion of the horn. Despite declines, mule deer are still present in all 33 counties in New Mexico. Deer is one application in New Mexico. By Journal of Wildlife Management, 71, 884894. Been a loooong time since i have been there. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020, Hello from "The Land that shall not be named". 2003. Joined Dec 10, 2016 Messages 363 Location Coast to coast. If you are willing to go on a guided hunt and dig into finding a quality outfitter with access to good ranches, the hunting can be very good. Bartos, D.L. Areas around Mule Creek look promising, but haven't been afforded the opportunity to get out and scout much. Seasonally, mule deer diets are >60% browse in spring, >50% browse in summer and autumn, and >80% browse in winter (Heffelfinger, 2006). After about age seven the number of fawns will decrease again. Jason Herrick, CA (805) 570-9502. We consider the November season to be an "opportunity" category hunt with mature representative deer as the average but lacking in true trophy class potential. The table below indicates some of the better mid-tier hunts with generally better odds that can still offer a good hunt. New Mexico has a random draw system for all species.. 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. Hunting New Mexico has never been better! 2. The timeframe between December and late March is critical for good prong length and height in general. A Hunter, Guide and Hunt information form completed and signed by the hunter. The reddish-brown fawns are spotted and depend on their protective coloration for safety. We have never been to that area and plan on putting in several days of scouting before the season opens. Rifle Mule Deer Hunt - Successful. 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