Hit the Lottery and Drew 2C Archery!!

SilverState22 · Apr 28, 2021

Well the tag gods shined down and I finally pulled the 2C archery hunt out of the random pool. Not here asking for honey holes or spots but would love to see some pics of 2C bucks to hold me over until January. Congrats to all that drew a tag and good luck to those that are still waiting for results.

H8Brick · Apr 28, 2021

SilverState22 said:
Well the tag gods shined down and I finally pulled the 2C archery hunt out of the random pool. Not here asking for honey holes or spots but would love to see some pics of 2C bucks to hold me over until January. Congrats to all that drew a tag and good luck to those that are still waiting for results.

Wow i was hoping for the 2c muzzle but no dice good for you congrats

4corners_sportsman · Apr 28, 2021

Awesome tag! You’ll see some good bucks.

sridge · Apr 28, 2021

Congrats. I hunted it in January this year. It was pretty tough but hopefully you'll get some better moisture for antler growth this year. If you want to PM me I can give you some info on where I found deer.

iccyman001 · Apr 28, 2021

See you there

money · Apr 29, 2021

SilverState22 said:
Well the tag gods shined down and I finally pulled the 2C archery hunt out of the random pool. Not here asking for honey holes or spots but would love to see some pics of 2C bucks to hold me over until January. Congrats to all that drew a tag and good luck to those that are still waiting for results.

awesome tag! but all tags in New Mexico are in the random pool.

RioHuntNutt! · Apr 29, 2021

Congrats !!! One of my longest friends since I was a kid drew that hunt last year , he and his 2 friends went 3-3 . He shot a big heavy old 3x3 , tho he did see a couple really good bucks. 2C is just one of those units that holds big deer every year , its just a matter of spending enough time(day 10 last tag punched) and finding them. Words of advice , have a great land app as there is Navajo Nation checker board mixed with a bit of private land , and make sure you have good tires , chains and shovel. I actually carry 3 ft cut planks to assist in getting unstuck if that dirt has moisture it can be a bit sticky...

BrianID · Apr 29, 2021

Congratulations on arguably the best archery tag in the state. I've spent a little time in the unit while helping a friend but don't have any great advice to offer but be willing to cover lots of country driving and glassing. I hope you find some big bucks to stalk.

SilverState22 · Apr 29, 2021

H8Brick said:
Wow i was hoping for the 2c muzzle but no dice good for you congrats

Sorry you didn't draw it! Thanks man

SilverState22 · Apr 29, 2021

sridge said:
Congrats. I hunted it in January this year. It was pretty tough but hopefully you'll get some better moisture for antler growth this year. If you want to PM me I can give you some info on where I found deer.

Sending you a message sridge. Thank you

SilverState22 · Apr 29, 2021

money said:
awesome tag! but all tags in New Mexico are in the random pool.

Thank you. Ya I just meant I drew it out of the non resident regular pool not the guided pool.

SilverState22 · Apr 29, 2021

RioHuntNutt said:
Congrats !!! One of my longest friends since I was a kid drew that hunt last year , he and his 2 friends went 3-3 . He shot a big heavy old 3x3 , tho he did see a couple really good bucks. 2C is just one of those units that holds big deer every year , its just a matter of spending enough time(day 10 last tag punched) and finding them. Words of advice , have a great land app as there is Navajo Nation checker board mixed with a bit of private land , and make sure you have good tires , chains and shovel. I actually carry 3 ft cut planks to assist in getting unstuck if that dirt has moisture it can be a bit sticky...

Thats awesome! To go 3 for 3 with archery is a dang good week! I appreciate the advice and will defiantly take note of it! Thanks again and good luck to you this year!

SilverState22 · Apr 29, 2021

BrianID said:
Congratulations on arguably the best archery tag in the state. I've spent a little time in the unit while helping a friend but don't have any great advice to offer but be willing to cover lots of country driving and glassing. I hope you find some big bucks to stalk.

Thank ya sir I appreciate it!

H8Brick · Apr 29, 2021

SilverState22 said:
Sorry you didn't draw it! Thanks man

I CANT complain i drew a 2b first rifle so i am happy

SilverState22 · Apr 29, 2021

iccyman001 said:
See you there

Congrats on drawing the tag!! If you see some Nevada plates stop and say hello!

iccyman001 · Apr 29, 2021

SilverState22 said:
Congrats on drawing the tag!! If you see some Nevada plates stop and say hello!

Congrats to you too!
Im really looking forward to this hunt.

money · Apr 30, 2021

SilverState22 said:
Thank you. Ya I just meant I drew it out of the non resident regular pool not the guided pool.

I see. gonna be a super fun hunt. just be prepared for weather and bad roads and you should be fine. cover the numbers and look at as many deer as possible and you'll turn up something nice.

SilverState22 · Feb 5, 2022

Just wanted to tell everyone thank you for their insight and advice on this hunt. Came away with an un punched tag but had fun nonetheless. Thanks again guys and if anyone needs help in Nevada let me know!

BUGLEnmIN · Feb 6, 2022

Nice to see people come back to give updates. Any shots? You see any big guys?

SilverState22 · Feb 18, 2022

BUGLEnmIN we didn't see a true big deer. Biggest deer we saw was a 170-175 typical. Nice buck don't get me wrong but I thought we would turn up at least one buck over 180. Just wasn't the case and that's how it goes. The average buck we say were 150-160 type deer.

BUGLEnmIN · Feb 21, 2022

SilverState22 said:
BUGLEnmIN we didn't see a true big deer. Biggest deer we saw was a 170-175 typical. Nice buck don't get me wrong but I thought we would turn up at least one buck over 180. Just wasn't the case and that's how it goes. The average buck we say were 150-160 type deer.

I heard the same story from my buddy that was down there. What’s your take on why that is? For years I thought 2c was supposed to be the cream of the crop for 180+ bucks. I could have just been mistaken but just wanted your take since you had boots on the ground.

ORIONTHEHUNTER · Feb 21, 2022

A lot of guys don't realize how big a true 180 buck is. They are even getting harder to turn up on our side of the border. Southwest Colorado had a huge winter in 17/18 and I think we are missing a big age class of bucks with that potential. Saw a few up and comers this year if they can keep growing.

BUGLEnmIN · Feb 21, 2022

ORIONTHEHUNTER said:
A lot of guys don't realize how big a true 180 buck is. They are even getting harder to turn up on our side of the border. Southwest Colorado had a huge winter in 17/18 and I think we are missing a big age class of bucks with that potential. Saw a few up and comers this year if they can keep growing.

I agree.

H8Brick · Feb 21, 2022

I dont ever want to put in for any 2 units again 4 days and one mature buck of hunting sun up to sun down with the best outfitter in that area , not only no but f no!

BUGLEnmIN · Feb 21, 2022

sbeard4 · Feb 25, 2022

"A lot of guys don't realize how big a true 180 buck is. "
Darn I guess i'll need to tell my son we were wrong about this guy

BUGLEnmIN · Feb 26, 2022

WHOPPER!!!! What state Scott?

sbeard4 · Feb 28, 2022

BUGLEnmIN said:
WHOPPER!!!! What state Scott?

My folks place back in SW Missouri. 2 of my sons have both shot bigger deer than their dad. Out of my stand too

ORIONTHEHUNTER · Feb 28, 2022

sbeard4 said:
"A lot of guys don't realize how big a true 180 buck is. "
Darn I guess i'll need to tell my son we were wrong about this guy

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Nice but we were talking about mulies ?