New Mexico Application Change and Outfitter draw.

JFWRC · Jan 30, 2004

New Mexico has made it simpler and harder at the same time to apply for all special hunts including Pronghorn . The department will now allow a person to apply by credit card with a charge of $6. If you draw, your credit card will then be charged the full amount. Although simpler and less expensive, this will no doubt make it harder to draw as more applications will come in. The outfitter draw was not affected by this change as a specific contract and outfitter number are required to make it into to this special draw. I suggest you download the stats as posted on the Department website and look at the odds in the non-guided and guided catagories using the 78% res, 10%NGNR, and 12%GNR quota. You will see that the odds are much better using an outfitter. If you'd like info on how to draw that coveted NE New Mexico antelope permit in 2004, shoot me an e-mail. Jim

JFWRC · Feb 8, 2004

SE odds look great as well. Pull the stats up on the website under the Hunting Information tab. If you need help let me know.

mr3006 · Feb 8, 2004

Does NM give point if you do not draw?
thanks
wayne

PleaseDear · Feb 8, 2004

No points and I hope they never do go to a point system!!

ElmerFudd · Feb 9, 2004

NM was one of the places that tried points for a few years and dropped the points system.

JFWRC · Feb 9, 2004

Is anyone having any trouble in calculation of the odds? You do have to get your calculator out to get a real look. Also, don't overlook going to 2001 and 2002 to see a trend.