NM GMU 53 Mule Deer Question

[okiehunter]

I am kind of new to this mule deer hunting and need a little advice.

I have been hunting whitetails for years and know a good ?shooter? for my part of the country. I draw a mule deer tag in New Mexico GMU 53 (around the Red River, NM area) and would like some input on what is a fair, good and great buck for that area.

I don't want to take what appears to me to be a big buck, based on my whitetail experience, only to find out I should have waited for a better buck because of the area I am hunting.

Any input on how big they grow in the GMU and how do I ?judge? mule deer to determine if it's a good un or not.

 

[JohnQPubic]

Okie, There is no need to worry in GMU 53 that by shooting what seems to be a nice buck, you'd be missing out on something better. This area is not one of the NM units known for monster muleys and if you see one that seems like a good one, you should shoot it and be content.