It will be an excellent choice for rifle hunters. Yeahcurious to know how it went as well. Nice to actually hear how a hunt went that someone was asking advice for. Easier to spot but not necessarily stalk. Key features include muzzle velocities of 2,215-2,400 fps. Earlier this year I received some great news when I found out I drew a limited entry rifle season mule deer tag for a really good unit in New Mexico. 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. by MuleyMadness Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:07 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com Muzzleloader:October 2-6,$562.00. Here youll find images from our past customers and their trophies, as well as some images of animals you may see on your hunt. havent been to this area in years but have been wanting to go back if you go to Ancho it used to be good its near white oaks it's thicker than you no what I would find the sign and post up it's way to thick to put s stock on game in there. As Gruben mentioned, "Hunting on either side of the Jicarilla in the northwestern section of the state, you'll find some public lands and private lands with good mule deer populations in the Santa Fe and the Cibola national forests that benefit from the game management program of the Jicarilla. 0000168540 00000 n I picked out a group of javelina feeding on some prickly pear cactus a little over 400 yards away after about an hour. 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. Do they respond to calling? There were multiple camps with mule deer hanging from Geronimo trail to cloverdale. Most of the deer that I saw were huntable huntable by day hunting. "We're hoping in 2017 for about the same type of mule deer season that we had last year," Gruben emphasized. If the elk are not bugling, this becomes a typical spot and stalk elk hunt. Among the accomplishments includes the recently concluded Save the Habitat, Save the Hunt initiative, which in 10 years conserved or enhanced 5.3 million acres of critical wildlife habitat, recruited 1.5 million new or lapsed hunters, and opened new access to 750,000 acres for hunting and recreation. This hunt is an excellent opportunity to harvest two species of wild turkey in one trip! 34 is a great elk unit, but not so much for deer. Spot and range targets without wasting valuable seconds switching between gear with Luepold's new rangefinder binocular, the BX-4 Range HD. At that point, the easy part ended and the real work on my New Mexico mule deer hunt began. 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. 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. "Since I can put in for three deer tags, 12A east and 12A west are my first two choices, and my third choice is 13B on the Arizona/Utah state line where there's a lot of deer movement during November and December, if Utah has a heavy snowfall," he advised. We have never been to that area and plan on putting in several days of scouting before the season opens. He offered a few more of his top hunting location picks as well. Turkey tags are available over-the-counter. But as darkness approached, I had yet to see any deer. At SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Jan 01. by crankbait321 Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:54 pm, Post Within a few minutes, all three does disappeared as they bedded down for the morning. Any pointers you may want to share would be nice too! ", When asked about mule deer hunting tactics, Darveau laughed and advised: "Wear out the seat of your pants before you wear out the soles of your boots. 50% up front to book your hunt and the other 50% 30 days before arrival. by The Ox Wed Jun 22, 2011 1:35 pm, Post first time hunting new mex and cant wait!! 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. Plenty of deer, hunted towards the mayhill area when I was growing up. Yeahcurious to know how it went as well. 0000002411 00000 n Be the first to review! After graduating from college with a business degree, Tom had no desire to go out and get a "conventional job.". I'd crawl up a hill, 800 yards from a small buck and he'd be staring back wide eyed, haha. Thanks for your input. 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. I consulted my map and saw that they were heading to another, smaller canyon on the other side of that ridge. Shortly after arriving back at the lodge, guests will be served a fantastic home cooked dinner. You are using an out of date browser. While Id spent lots of time hunting the extreme ends of the canyon, I had not hunted the middle of it at all. Deposit. MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A BULLET PROOF VEST. There are plenty of deer but it can be very hard to find a buck bigger than a fork. Hello all- Looking for a bit of info on New Mexico unit 36 and 37 for elk. The reasoning is that we may not have the staff available for the deer hunts due to commitments on the elk hunts. 0000001196 00000 n 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. Fortunately, he was standing broadside and I was ready to shoot. You can see for miles in some places though. We didn't see any big bucks. 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. You must log in or register to reply here. Advertise With Us. Contact Us | Much BLM and state land at low elevations is difficult to reach on public roads because most of the lower terrain is private. Click an image to open the gallery. New Mexico Unit 37 Lincoln National Forest Post by crankbait321 Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:20 pm 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. Browning Ammunition has two big-game hunting loads new for 2023 that are effective on a wide range of species: the Max Point and Silver Series. You may legally use any center fire rifle, muzzleloader, shotgun larger than 28 gauge or bow/arrow. What follows are some of the better options for hunters in Arizona and New Mexico, along with insight from local experts that know what it takes to tag out. Public roads lead into the mountains, but hunters must hike to reach many places, including the Capitan Mountain Wilderness. NM Unit 37 - - September 1 - 14 th Early Season Archery; NM Unit 37 - - September 15 - 24 th Late Season Archery; . We typically spend the morning stalking bugling bulls and the afternoon and evenings glassing. Airport pickup and drop-off service can be arranged, please call for rates. $6500 for a 5-day archery hunt 2 on 1 guide service. It is sure to be the hunting adventure of a lifetime for any sportsman. by crankbait321 Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:49 am, Post We also highly recommend unit 31, unit 32, and unit 33 as we have private ranches there with some great deer quality! TRY THE CAPITAN GAP AREA. New Mexico consistently produces great mule deer, as evidenced by over 150 Boone & Crockett mule deer entries from the state. Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller gets more info from Hawke's Paige Shipe at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. What are realistic expectations as far as antler size and deer numbers? We can also assist clients wishing to purchase landowner tags if they are unsuccessful in the draw or missed the application deadline. All 3 day/4 night turkey hunts will be conducted out of wall tent or cabin accommodations, meals, beverages, and professional guide service. Place was thick with elk. Thanks! For those who live in New Mexico, a standard deer hunting license costs only $34. As Pereda reported, "The Strip is one of the few places in this country where a hunter can drive 100 miles on a dirt road and never encounter any type of civilization, crossroad grocery store, gas station or other conveniences.". "I'd put in for the Kaibab Plateau or more commonly what's known as The Strip with Game Management Units 12A, 13A and 13B where you'll find the biggest mule deer in Arizona," he noted. The NM Mule Deer hunts are conducted from either our High 7 Ranch house, a high country cabin or tent camps depending on the unit we are hunting in. "Our rifle hunters' shots at The Strip may be as close as 100 out to 1,000 yards, with the average shot about 300 yards," he advised. xb``c``ec```ie@ Q"HrP p!ict}:s^nj%l8l1ecpo j6`:5CL30Kmba`# eX` U Never turned up a good buck to try for. In the years that we have been doing these hunts we have never had anything remotely close to any incident. I saw multiple 130-140" type deer. "More than likely, you won't see a lot of mule deer there, but you'll see some nice shooter bucks. by crankbait321 Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:20 pm, Post 80 [-N] S. Unit 37. If Carrizozzo is in your unit go there My father has killed some big bucks in there as far as Capitan never been there but find water if you can and post up. My spirits lifted quite a bit that next morning when I saw several does and a 44 buck at that end of the canyon shortly after the sun rose. "When hunting mule deer and elk in New Mexico, the Jicarilla Reservation does an outstanding job of managing wildlife and hunters to produce trophy animals every season," Gruben noted. How did you guys who had no one to teach you get into hunting? When I got my rifle set on the backpack and looked through the scope, he was standing up and looking directly at me. 0 #1. Granbury, Texas. Average shots are 150yds, but hunters should be prepared to shoot out to 200yds. 6Ym7u-k$&)%gBrj0i. Call us at 575-743-0448 for questions or to book a hunt. Muzzleloader and rifle hunts usually take place in late October through the middle of November. 0000074015 00000 n Not Included:Pricing does not include 7% NM sales tax, state license cost, meat processing/butchering, taxidermy, or customary guide gratuity. It had plenty of food, lots of cover, wasnt super easy for hunters to access, and (most importantly) contained a good source of water. Deposits are non-refundable. 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. Anotheroption for those that are unsuccessful in the draw, or who have missed the draw deadline, is to purchase a landowner elk tag. If Colorado doesn't have snow, you'll be trying to take a deer that'll score from 140 to 170. Hey guys drew a tag or mule deer in September with a bow. arizona unit 37a mule deer 27 Feb. arizona unit 37a mule deer. Region III has productive mule deer units too near Kingman in western Arizona," he noted. I have a hunt next week in unit 31 in New Mexico. It didnt take me long to cross off a couple of areas once I arrived and saw conditions on the ground with my own eyes. Bulls are often vocal as the rut winds down during the month of October. "For elk, we average drawing 10 to 15 percent, because we only take our elk hunters into quality trophy units. Hunting pressure wasn't too bad then, but we did see hunters in the field. 0000074519 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % They were fairly helpful. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. The ratio of hunters/guide shall be 2/1, unless specific arrangements have been made for 1/1 guide service. When your trophy is down, your guide will handle skinning, quartering, rough caping, and packing out your trophy. Just how it goes for me. I also carried my Leupold RX-850i laser rangefinderwith me at all times. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Pro Tracker . All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission Recommended Articles . trailer 0000270742 00000 n FORLOH AllClima Softshell and AllClima Stretch Woven Pant Review. 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 hunted whitetail. The National Wild Turkey Federation's mission to conserve wild turkey and preserve hunting heritage is still going strong after a half-century. 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. The same holds true for the Magdalenas. Just how it goes for me. D. darrack OP. "Unit 2B generally includes numbers of mule deer that have migrated from Colorado during heavy snowfall. 0000000016 00000 n 0000003716 00000 n 0000004179 00000 n 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. Some parts of the unit have more whitetail than mule deer. So call now to book your next New Mexico hunting adventure! This package includes 5 full days of expert guide service. These hunts are for the giants of the desert that come from Sonora, Mexico. Good or bad.lets hear it. Excellent habitat and superior mule deer genetics combine to produce truly trophy class bucks. As a result, deer populations in New Mexico are stable with most herds experiencing population growth. Hope you get that 160 that would be awesome. Between studying maps of those ridges and meticulously picking them apart with my binoculars, I had developed a pretty complete picture of those ridges over the previous couple of days. Hunt Dates: September 1st - September 24th. Do not worry about visiting. The private ranch consists of 7,000 acres of private land. 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. 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. As you can see in the photo below (the arrow points to the bucks location), I needed to shoot from a sitting position. Thanks for the hunt recap. The buck either saw or heard something that made him suspicious. "A tag for Unit 2C is pretty much a once in a lifetime tag," Clifton explained. Not too many people do that. Winchester's Nathan Robinson talks features with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. The rifle hunts take place in late October through mid-November. The hunting methods vary from spot & stalk to sitting over water holes. The Big Game Hunting Blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.au, and other Amazon stores worldwide. Thread starter Chase; Start date Aug 18, 2020; Aug 18, 2020 #1 Chase Member. Unit wide landowner tags are limited and the demand for them is at an all-time high. Dawn the next morning came with a bitter wind out of the northeast. 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. Unit 41 Oct 19-23 Unit 33 & 37 hunts run November 16-20th. May 1, 2022. Everything is included in this package from the time you arrive in Mexico until you depart. The landowner tag is included so no draw required. All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. Well nearly 2 weeks left til my new mexico rifle deer hunt on unit 37, Getting really excited! Boone & Crockett Club. I just did a quick look on INSIDER and pulled up the standalone draw odds for New Mexico mule deer. While the state is not known for producing monster bucks, there is still some excellent hunting for desert mule deer there and I was very excited for hunting season to open so I could take a crack at harvesting my first mule deer. I zeroed in on the tangle of branches containing the source of the movement. Your guide will have all the necessary calls, decoys, and blinds to successfully hunt these high country gobblers. About Us | 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. I couldnt believe my eyes at first. Second is the l ate October muzzleloader season. . by bowtechjwar Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:02 pm, Post The hunts are highly successful. To get drawn !!! washington state mule deer migration map. Seeing that his antlers forked, I confirmed he was a legal buck. US Forest Service Maps: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District. Anyone been out there this season? Unit 2A & 2B, 2C Unit 34 seasons vary and all units offer private mule deer hunts. Unfortunately, those were the only deer I saw that morning. As Clifton mentioned, "Some guys aren't looking for that kind of hunt and will apply for the best of the state's 80 Wildlife Units Units 29, 30, 31, 17 and 13. "Each year, we'll usually find at least 10 mule deer bucks that will score 200 inches or more," Pereda noted. Typically, there is a lot of hiking and glassing for deer as some of this New Mexico hunting country can be very open. . The areas where you can see far tend to have a lot of oak brush which makes stalking difficult. Available in 180- and 200-grain sizes. xbbbd`b``H` t f We also offer public land/unit wide archery hunts in Unit 13. Well nearly 2 weeks left til my new mexico rifle deer hunt on unit 37, Getting really excited! This will increase your odds of drawing by 2 to 3 times on most hunts. In fact, I saw many does, but only one dinky buck after 5.5 days of hunting dawn to dusk. Your guide service also includes field transportation, game retrieval, skinning, quartering, rough caping, and packing out your trophy. a two day guided hunt with no accommodations or meals, a fully guided tent camp with accommodations and meals, or. New Mexico hunting offers some of the biggest mule deer around! 0000296158 00000 n In an effort to change things up a bit, I moved to a different glassing location the next morning above and behind the ridge where Id been seeing those bucks. 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. Short video with information on hunting New Mexico's late archery hunt in unit 20 Average shots are 300yds, but hunters should be prepared to shoot out to 500yds. Shooting opportunity has been 87% over the last 5 seasons. Landed in Albuquerque and drove the 5 hours South to Silver City. "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. I've muzzleloader hunted it and have had success in the southern part of the unit. Mule Deer bucks average 160, and we have taken many trophies in the 180 range on these hunting properties. A key factor in hunting this unit is to research and identify the season youre hunting and learn the behaviors of deer during that time of year. 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. Sign Me Up . Myself and a buddy are looking to try our luck in the draw for muzzleloader or rifle. "New Mexico has a very stable mule deer population that doesn't seem to change much from season to season.". Joined Apr 23, 2019 Messages 5 Location . Barbary Sheep Hunt (unit 37) RAM - Any Legal Sporting Arm (Feb 1-29 2012) 4 days (Thur-Sun) $3,000 plus NM tax & license fees . After packing up all my gear, I made my way across the canyon to the buck. During particularly hot periods, sitting over well-used water sources can be excellent. Hi, I'm Jimmy Horton, owner of HuntersDomain. We are one of the few outfitters in the state that can do this for you. You must log in or register to reply here. With them, I quickly confirmed that I had indeed hit the deer and he dropped stone dead back down into his bed. D. L. Gruben, the owner of American Wildlife Taxidermy in Albuquerque, N.M., reported: "The biggest deer to come into our taxidermy shop are from the Jicarilla Reservation in north New Mexico. At that point, the easy part ended and the real work on myNew Mexico mule deer hunt began. GMU 37: Beginning at the intersection of US 380 and US 54 at Carrizozo and running north along US 54 to its junction with NM 462 west of Ancho, then east along NM 462 to its intersection with the Southern . It didnt take me long at all to realize those binoculars were absolutely perfect for that sort of work when I mounted them on a tripod. I worked hard, put in the miles, made a good plan, and got a little lucky. Thank you for the interesting story. The better the unit that you apply for, the more difficult that tag will be to draw.". First we must complete thepublic land contract, which you can findhere. I am headed to 34 from San Antonio in November for general gun. A couple of archers bag their trophy mulies at 100 yards plus, but we try to avoid those long shots.". If you simply want to go deer hunting without concern of killing a trophy, New Mexico might not be your best option because of generally low deer densities, but Christensen mentioned the following units for high draw odds and decent hunting: 17, 30, 31, 34 and 36. He was accompanied by a small 44. We offer rifle, archery, and muzzleloader hunts for mule deer with an abundance of trophies on the ranches. 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. Good luck on your hunt. Thanks. 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. 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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. The does were around, but I think the bucks were still holed up and hard to find and that was a mid november hunt. Not Included: Pricing does not include 7% NM sales tax, state tags and license cost, meat processing/butchering, taxidermy, or customary guide gratuity. Booking Terms: A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. We drew this tag in the guided draw and hired an outfitter for the 2 day minimum. 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? Shots range from 250 to 350 yards with long shot opportunities for hunters proficient at long-range shooting. The unit has lots of dense cover and thousands of acres of rugged land. We will take 1-2 hunters per year on our unit 33 . NM Unit 37 Mule Deer - Muzzleloader. 0000239090 00000 n KRYPTICENGINEER; Jun 4, 2021; Deer; Replies 3 Views 784. Mule Deer Bucks average 160 scores and we have taken many trophies in the 180 range on these hunting properties. Lots of small bucks and does. However, I did not want to follow directly behind them in case one was watching their back trail. Trophy Mule Deer In New Mexico's Top Units - Worldwide Trophy Adventures Hunters should arrive in good shape and ready to walk up to several miles each day. Copyright 2023 Bust'n Tails | WordPress Design by BlueHost.com. Did I miss?!?! 0000296538 00000 n The Strip, which is larger than Rhode Island, is where hunters take the highest scoring mule deer in Arizona. 0000000976 00000 n The ratio of hunters/guide shall be 2/1, unless 1/1 guide service arranged. 575-743-0448. Most of our deer hunts take place in units 2B, 2C, 17, and 30-33 of northwest New Mexico. Email Us. In addition to having over 15 years of combined professional guiding experience in New Mexico, we understand how important your hunt is and that is why we are committed to ensuring all of our clients the best New Mexico hunting experience of a lifetime! New Mexico hunting offers the finest free range Barbary sheep! Mexico is a safe destination in the interior. Instead of dense forests that limited visibility to less than 100 yards in most places, Id be hunting relatively rugged hills and canyons sparsely covered with cactus, grass, juniper, yucca, and pinyon pine that permitted visibility out past 1,000 yards in come cases. The hunting area is situated in Sand Hill country with sagebrush & grass. 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! TexasBorn, did you have any luck? Winchester's new Big Bore ammo, available in 10 mm, .44 Mag., .357 Mag., and .45 Colt, is specifically designed for big bears in bear country. After dinner, you are on your own to enjoy all the outdoor atmosphere our camp has to offer. I've called in several muley does with distress calls though. 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. I have not hunted this unit in several years (and only with muzzle loaders), but I and my hunting partners have always seen and harvested more mule deer on the east side of the San Mateos than on the west side. Also, the deer are paranoid! Don't overlook Unit 37 either.". In January the mule deer are rutting, giving hunters excellent opportunities are trophy bucks. $$$$. Terms of Use | We often leave the truck at daybreak and do not return until well after dark. I hunted unit 31 between Hobbs and Carlsbad 3 years ago. The sprng turkey season in NM is April 15 May 10. After confirming the presence of deer in the canyon, I decided to set up for a more thorough search. Shooting opportunity has been 85% over the last 5 seasons. The rifle hunts in Unit 2C only offer about 25 tags on this land that's managed very well for big mule deer," he explained. Application must be made by March 20th. Most of our deer hunts take place in units 2B, 2C, 17, and 30-33 of northwest New Mexico. Optics are key to taking Arizona mule deer. October 21-25, 2023October 28 to November 1, 2023November 4-8, 2023. The Department conducts post-hunt, aerial surveys to determine buck to doe (B:D) and fawn to doe (F:D) ratios each winter and to monitor overall population trends. I thought that I would add some information or thoughts about elk hunting and hunting in general in New Mexico for the reader read more, Elk Guided/Public Land Fully Accommodated. I prefer hunting the lower country. Barboa mentioned that the Sandia Mountains close to Albuquerque in the Cibola National Forest home some nice mule deer bucks. Look for bulls near water sources in canyons that face north or east and the foothills and flat terrain below. This provides opportunities for harvesting mule deer still in velvet. The upside to purchasing a landowner tag is you can still hunt our trophy units without going through the NM Big Game draw. Knowing that myNew Mexico mule deer hunt was nearing an end one way or another, I figured I had nothing to lose by following them. That part of New Mexico is textbook glassing country and I planned on spending quite a bit of time behind my optics. Hunters can apply for mule deer or whitetail tags. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. If your hunt is draw based, the 50% deposit will be due no later than June 30. 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