Hey guys looks like i will be moving from the east coast to the land of enchanment. I have been an avid hunter my whole life, but my hunting has always consisted of sitting in a stand over a cornfield or sitting in a blind. I realize new mexico is a completely different type of hunting. I cant wait to get out and try, but I definitely feel out of my element. I have no idea how the "lottery" system works, what the best strategy for utilizing the lottery system, how to hunt the federal lands (gila, sandia, cibola), how to spot and stalk, where i should hunt etc etc
Should i just pick one animal and load up my lottery slots on that? Or scatter it throughout all the animals I would like to hunt?
Is there a book I can buy that goes over the basics of such simple things as how to get in and out of the federal land? Do you just pull your truck on the side of the road? How do you know where to start hunting with such vast wilderness? Do you need horses? Can you camp anywhere?
I am thinking I should fork over the money for a guide for my first few trips and learn from them before i start practicing on my own. Also, i saw you can pay a fee and hunt indian reservations? Is this worth it?
I am so excited to live in a state with such awesome hunting opportunity. I will be living in the abq area, but i plan on seeing as much of new mexico as my wallet and work schedule allows.
Sorry for all the newbie questions!
Should i just pick one animal and load up my lottery slots on that? Or scatter it throughout all the animals I would like to hunt?
Is there a book I can buy that goes over the basics of such simple things as how to get in and out of the federal land? Do you just pull your truck on the side of the road? How do you know where to start hunting with such vast wilderness? Do you need horses? Can you camp anywhere?
I am thinking I should fork over the money for a guide for my first few trips and learn from them before i start practicing on my own. Also, i saw you can pay a fee and hunt indian reservations? Is this worth it?
I am so excited to live in a state with such awesome hunting opportunity. I will be living in the abq area, but i plan on seeing as much of new mexico as my wallet and work schedule allows.
Sorry for all the newbie questions!