Gila 24 Coues Deer

[elknut]

Long time MMr, on my first try for Coues Deer (ever) in NM Unit 24, its a MZ hunt in late Oct. Sure could use some general advice as I'm doing my Google Earth flyovers and reading archives.

A couple of questions,
1) I have no idea what elevations I should be looking at given its in Oct?
2) Does NM (someone NF / F&G) have documented locations of man made water, like guzzlers, places I could look for water.

If a PM works better would enjoy a chat for some pointers.

 

[MrRogers]

I’ve never hunted coues in 24 but I’ve found them from 4K feet to 7k. If it’s warm they hide from the sun and move all day. After morning glass into the sun. Glass, glass and glass some more until your eyes hurt. I don’t know of a drinker map but they do tend to stay close to a water source. Good luck!

 

[LT]

Good unit for them. but will be a difficult hunt. Good luck