COLOelkman
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I've heard that the moisture on the Gila is down this year and that this can have a significant effect on antler size. I'm not sure if this is a really big deal or not. I've not draw NM ever and with the new rules next year, I'm guessing this will likely be my last to apply. Odds are extremely low to draw (archery) in 16D anyway so I'm not sure if this should deter me from picking this unit or if I should just try for some of the units more north with more moisture. Since I normally hunt non-trophy class areas in CO, I think anything around 330-340 would be a great hunt. Over all for me personally, if I'm going to spend $800 on a tag, I'd only want to hunt units where you'd have a legit chance at a 340 class bull. So the question is do you think the low moisture is enough that I should be deterred from applying in the Gila? Thanks for your opinions!