NM Unit 15

LT · Jul 25, 2022

I needed a few opinion so naturally i ended up here..... My question: What are your thoughts on unit 15. Specifically the second bow hunt in this unit? Where does this hunt rank with other archery elk hunts in the state?

I was told that this unit and hunt were one of the best hunts in the state. No idea if that is true. Thanks for the opinions.

JJhunt · Jul 26, 2022

I agree. One of the best in the state.....

lovehunting · Jul 26, 2022

Good hunt not what it use to be. But I would say it is a top 5 unit! Good luck keep us posted.

BUGLEnmIN · Jul 26, 2022

Quality is not what it used to be elk herd is doing good , should be a fun one!

slicktrick · Jul 26, 2022

you pony up for a landowner tag ?

bobby · Jul 26, 2022

Lots of Elk , but lots of hunters when you include the UW tags , they will be screaming . Pm me if needed

LT · Jul 26, 2022

slicktrick said:
you pony up for a landowner tag ?

I wish i had that kind of cash. I received a call the other day that a good friend had passed. His widow wanted to make sure that someone would hunt his tag in his memory and she called me, asked if i would to that for her. I love hunting and have hunted in several states. However, i have never archery hunted and have never stepped foot in this unit. I have 2 months to plan and prepare. Trying to do an old friend justice and give him one last successful hunt.

AZHunter2 · Jul 27, 2022

You cannot legally transfer a tag, only an unclaimed landowner voucher to buy a tag.

Swanson · Jul 27, 2022

You can transfer under some situations, it's in the rules....

LT · Jul 27, 2022

AZHunter2 said:
You cannot legally transfer a tag, only an unclaimed landowner voucher to buy a tag.

you can under certain situations. The State actually does a great job of getting these tags back to people. Resident First responders and veterans and all youth are eligible. There is also another category that deals with medical issues and military deployment. If you are in one of those groups DM me. might be able to get you or someone you know a tag. some amazing tags get turned back in every week.

BioHazrdMan · Jul 27, 2022

Yeah... my 8+ month pregnant wife transferred a oryx tag to her brother years ago.... I already had a oryx tag or it would have gone to me.

I hear a lot of wolves have moved into #15 though.

AZHunter2 · Jul 27, 2022

“Yeah... my 8+ month pregnant wife transferred a oryx tag to her brother years ago.... I already had a oryx tag or it would have gone to me.“

Thats great! Did the tag transfer have to be approved by the Director of NM DGF?

BUGLEnmIN · Jul 27, 2022

AZHunter2 said:
You cannot legally transfer a tag, only an unclaimed landowner voucher to buy a tag.

Yes you can absolutely transfer tags. For medical conditions, death or deployment. Also “ Covid” is a reason now.

BUGLEnmIN · Jul 27, 2022

LT said:
I wish i had that kind of cash. I received a call the other day that a good friend had passed. His widow wanted to make sure that someone would hunt his tag in his memory and she called me, asked if i would to that for her. I love hunting and have hunted in several states. However, i have never archery hunted and have never stepped foot in this unit. I have 2 months to plan and prepare. Trying to do an old friend justice and give him one last successful hunt.

Yes you can absolutely transfer tags. For medical conditions, death or deployment. Also “ Covid” is a reason now.

LT · Jul 27, 2022

AZHunter2 said:
“Yeah... my 8+ month pregnant wife transferred a oryx tag to her brother years ago.... I already had a oryx tag or it would have gone to me.“

Thats great! Did the tag transfer have to be approved by the Director of NM DGF?

yes he is the one that approves all of them.

BioHazrdMan · Jul 27, 2022

AZHunter2 said:
“Yeah... my 8+ month pregnant wife transferred a oryx tag to her brother years ago.... I already had a oryx tag or it would have gone to me.“

Thats great! Did the tag transfer have to be approved by the Director of NM DGF?

I don't know who approved it..... my wifey is the one that did all that.

Servehim · Jul 27, 2022

You sir..Married UP.

AZHunter2 · Jul 28, 2022

Its interesting to learn from what biohazard stated that you can self - assign tag transfers. I will have to start putting in applications for my grandparents!

slicktrick · Jul 28, 2022

AZHunter2 said:
Its interesting to learn from what biohazard stated that you can self - assign tag transfers. I will have to start putting in applications for my grandparents!

if there is a will there is a way just saying- got to find the loop holes.

LT · Jul 28, 2022

What loop hole? it is published by the state, available for all to take advantage of.

slicktrick · Jul 29, 2022

LT said:
What loop hole? it is published by the state, available for all to take advantage of.

i am saying that i may have my parents and in-laws major health issues and are all to old to hunt- i could start putting them in the draw too and make my odds even better..- kind of like having a uncle get his guide licenses and the family use the outfitter draw...there is always a way to get around a system.

Jarhead · Jul 29, 2022

I would rather see you do that then to see the game and fish putting proclamation in Spanish.I didn’t think illegals could hunt legally but communist Stan worshipping mlg thinks that’s good to go along with her baby killing agenda.

BioHazrdMan · Jul 29, 2022

slicktrick said:
i am saying that i may have my parents and in-laws major health issues and are all to old to hunt- i could start putting them in the draw too and make my odds even better..- kind of like having a uncle get his guide licenses and the family use the outfitter draw...there is always a way to get around a system.

slicktrick, you should stay in TX where you belong. The system is ment to be used when needed, not abused.

Booner · Jul 29, 2022

slicktrick said:
i am saying that i may have my parents and in-laws major health issues and are all to old to hunt- i could start putting them in the draw too and make my odds even better..- kind of like having a uncle get his guide licenses and the family use the outfitter draw...there is always a way to get around a system.

You need an outfitter license for the outfitter draw category, not a guides license. Much bigger hurdles to jump through. Nowhere near worth it just for that reason.

BUGLEnmIN · Jul 30, 2022

Jarhead said:
I would rather see you do that then to see the game and fish putting proclamation in Spanish.I didn’t think illegals could hunt legally but communist Stan worshipping mlg thinks that’s good to go along with her baby killing agenda.

? with you !

slicktrick · Aug 3, 2022

BioHazrdMan said:
slicktrick, you should stay in TX where you belong. The system is ment to be used when needed, not abused.

really and you dont think the outfitter pool gets abused ? where have you been the last 10 years? or how about the 13 or 15 thousand landowner tags that get abused ? do you really think that know other person has used the elderly or sick route or any other reason route ?- i dont have to use that crap- holding a unit 15 muzzle early tag in my pocket right now. I am just saying that if there is a system in place there is always a work around and someone will find it and use it.

Gregc · Aug 8, 2022

How's the rainfall in 15 been so far ?

Jarhead · Aug 9, 2022

Water holes filling grass is 12 inches nice and green should be good hornes it started a little late but it’s still going to be good for whoever drew me nothing.

TerynItUp · Aug 9, 2022

We got soaked Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon/evening in 15. Had a storm develop overhead in what seemed like an instant as we were the highest point for probably a mile in any direction…next thing I know, loudest bang I’ve ever heard as everything flashed white around us and the metal button on my ball cap shocked the hell out of the top of my head. The lightning was so close I couldn’t tell you if it was in front, behind, or on the side of us. Absolutely the closest call I’ve ever had while out hunting, it was terrifying.

But…it is green, the elk look great, and it seems like the monsoon is still rolling strong out there.