Post em up

Hunt4more · Apr 9, 2020

Going into the final days before the results post let’s get some positivity going and throw up some of the great memories of why we love New Mexico so much. As a non resident I’ve hunted NM a half dozen times and it’s never disappointed. What a game rich state to hunt elk and other species. Good vibes and good luck going into the draw.

My elk hunting experiences have surely been my favorite.

billc · Apr 9, 2020

I still try and draw tags each year but the chances with the youth hunt I had for my son made the state stand out to me.

BUGLEnmIN · Apr 9, 2020

Many memories! Good luck all!

TX_Diver · Apr 9, 2020

Some from an unsuccessful hunt last October. One of my favorites though and I can't wait to draw again (and hopefully take one of these things with a bow!)

Also struck out on antelope with the bow last year but had a great time. Probably never draw that tag again as a non-res now

I've never "trophy hunted" before but I spent the last 3 days trying to get on this buck. Got within 100 yards 3x but could never close the deal!!

I did have some luck 2 years ago though!

SDBugler · Apr 9, 2020

NM has been very good my family as non-residents and my sons and I are very appreciative. The people on the NM forum on this site are by far the best as well. I have a long list of people to thank.

DirtyTough · Apr 9, 2020

Last year was the first time we hunted NM. We enjoyed it immensely.

Wapitiwilly · Apr 9, 2020

I took my nephew on his first elk huntin NM. Dang kid knocked it out of the park?

BUGLEnmIN · Apr 9, 2020

Wapitiwilly said:
I took my nephew on his first elk huntin NM. Dang kid knocked it out of the park?View attachment 4899

Huge 5× ! I love those . Did you score that bull?

TwoTracks · Apr 9, 2020

Fall 2019 draw was a good one. Hopping 2020 smiles on us again! Good luck everyone.

BigShane54 · Apr 10, 2020

Coming from Idaho, last season was my first time in NM. I absolutely loved it! I will be back. Came down 2 days before the opener, and within 30 minutes of hiking to scout, this bull pushed brought his cows past us at 100 yards, never knew we were there, bugling the whole time.

Wapitiwilly · Apr 10, 2020

BUGLEnmIN said:
Huge 5× ! I love those . Did you score that bull?

340+

Jarhead · Apr 10, 2020

New Mexico has good youth elk hunts if you can draw one.

Iowan · Apr 11, 2020

If I never draw another tag in New Mexico it would be hard for me to complain - much. My family and a couple friends have drawn seven elk tags, nine antelope tags, six Oryx tags, one mule deer tag, and in some pretty exceptional units. During this same time I have drawn 0 tags in CO, 1 antelope tag in Wyoming, 2 really good tags in Utah, and 0 tags in Arizona. Of course I have lots of points that will eventually get me tags but in my opinion New Mexico has the best system out there even with the LO tags and Outfitter tags. If I could pick I would like to draw one really good archery elk hunt and a solid youth hunt for my daughter - fingers crossed. I am guaranteed a good archery elk tag in Wyoming this year if New Mexico turns the spigot off.

Hunt_the_West · Apr 11, 2020

Wapitiwilly said:
I took my nephew on his first elk huntin NM. Dang kid knocked it out of the park?View attachment 4899

Damn willy! I wish you were my uncle growing up...

DBR · Apr 11, 2020

NM...

home sweet home.

SDBugler · Apr 11, 2020

Jarhead said:
New Mexico has good youth elk hunts if you can draw one.

Yes they do! The best youth hunts for many species in the country in my opinion. Our family was fortunate as non residents to be blessed with three great youth hunts in NM - Elk, Ibex and Mule Deer. I'm glad my kids, even at a young age understood and appreciated those opportunities. They still comment now when they are in their 20's on how lucky they were to have drawn those tags. Thanks NM!!!

billc · Apr 11, 2020

best state for youth second elk hunt drew tag. First pic was a landowner tag I bought way back then could not pay what they want now though. Drew the tag and took this bull on his second elk hunt. 21 inch firsts and 46"wide shame is was a drought year bull was awesome but would have been a true giant on a better year

Jarhead · Apr 11, 2020

I put my son in for elk youth hunts for many years never drew one. They are the best hunts my opinion.

Mnbearhunter123 · Apr 13, 2020

I've only drawn New Mexico once but it was a true treat! Good luck to everybody in the draws I'm not in! ?... Good luck to everybody!!! Let's see some green.

Hunt4more · Apr 13, 2020

2015 with dad- archery bull, obviously my biggest and best. I’ll never forget that hunt

Jarhead · Apr 14, 2020

Beast that is a beast the problem with me is I shoot the first one I see as long as it’s legal I tell myself this year I am not going to do it but I do it again.