New Mexico Lope ?

[nvlonghunter]

Of the two muzzleloader antelope units 29 and 52 which of these two units will have a better opportunity at a 80" buck.One would be my first choice and the other my second.Non-guided

As a non-resident the draw odds for these two units in 2005 were about the same, does one have more private land the other.

Any advise would be much appreciated.

 

[Blank]

Hunted Unit 52 two years ago; in our camp we killed 6 'lopes. Two were 80-82", two were 72-75", and other two were 68-70". Fun hunt, lots of people (about 175), but did see some absolute corker bucks which did not get killed. Had 3 16"'s run right across the front of the truck opening morning, and never saw them again. Spent lots of time away from what I would consider "typical" speedgoat territiory, and were successful. I will continue to put in for that one, as it really is a fun hunt. Worth my time to come down from Idaho, and the timing is right.

 

[nvlonghunter]

Thank you Blank. Sounds like a great hunt with some nice Antelope.I hope I draw.

 

[NMHUNTNUTT1]

Yeah I agree with BLANK , I remember your buck . I also shot one up on San Antonio , but have had success on both sides of the road . They allocated all 175 tags last year but heard they may hold back some this year , but will still be the hunt of choice . Unit 29 has some SMOKER bucks too , seems like its a bit better for bigger bucks , but every year they only allot a few tags , it says 50 in the proclamation but drew only twenty some tags last year , its pretty tough to draw too ....NMHUNTNUTT