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My wife and I are planning on moving out of the state this year, we just aren't sure exactly when that might take place. My dilemma is trying to figure out if I want to apply for any tags this year in the event that we might not be here come June. With that being said, if I were to put in for...

Afternoon fellow MM'ers, I skunked out this year, again, sadly. But everyone's posts keeps me thriving at home. Fortunately, my dad drew out with some coworkers for unit 4 private land deer. My question is, the hunt code he has is not listed in the proclamation, and it is kind of unclear on...

Hey there fellow MM?ers, Firstly, congrats to all those who have tagged or knew someone who has tagged out. I was skunked this year so have been enjoying seeing others successes, stories, and memories. That being said, I am actively looking at areas for antelope next year. I have never hunted...

Hello all! I am from New Mexico, and I am looking at doing an OTC elk hunt in Colorado in the near future. I have tried looking through the the system for these tags and trying to make sense of the hunt codes and options, but I am having trouble figuring it all out. As a local, can someone...

Hey guys! First of all, congrats to all those who drew. And I'm sorry to all of those who did not... We got lucky this year with drawing our first choice elk tag. My brothers first year hunting with us and my grandad, dad, and myself all got this tag with him - needless to say we are very...

I think I successfully found a way to show what you drew. And if it pans out true... I have deer!

This hunt was the absolute best. Let's start with some history. I have been hunting for 8 years and this is my first animal I have ever taken. And I must say I could not be more proud. So let's start with the story. We drove up Friday, saw a doe and nice little fork on the road driving. Got me...

My grandparents managed to catch the culprits that have been eating all of their veggies and fruit trees. Not to mention, dumping their bird seed containers. We've seen them on and off for the past year or two, they usually come and go and seem to have taken the backyard as their new home. Not...

Well just got back from our scouting trip for our elk hunt in unit 9. It was... Well... Exciting. My grandparents were up there a few days before the family headed out. They spotted a nice 5x5 but that was it Thursday. However, on Saturday my brother and I were out riding the trails in the CanAm...

I have been looking at some of the units that I am not familiar with or have not heard much on and I just wanted to hear your guys thoughts and opinions. What are some underrated or over-looked units that hold some good quality bucks and/or good quality bulls? And I guess by quality I mean...

Guys I have my license numbers back under "My Purchases"!! Looks like I am going elk and deer!

Hey guys, Big game draw results will be available April 29. Found it out on NM G&F website. Backdoor should be up soon, whooo! Can't wait!

Hello Fellow MM'ers, As I await anxiously for the draw results - or the backdoor - I figured I would maybe try to kill some time with some turkey hunting. Firstly, for the spring season, is it any legal sporting arm? Legal being shotgun, muzzleloading shotgun, and archery? Secondly, with...

Hey Guys, I have been on and off with Javelina hunting in New Mexico. I really want to go pig hunting because I have heard of how fun it is and the stories that go behind it. I would like to know a little more about them and how they are hunting wise. Where can I hunt them? Are there an...

Well it has been 5 days since my deer hunt and I am already eager to go out again. I am looking for locations for spring or fall turkey. Since November is here, thought about maybe going somewhere close. By close I mean within maybe a 2 hour driving distance considering I have school and work...

LAST EDITED ON Oct-28-14 AT 11:42PM (MST)[p]Well it started Friday the 24th of October. My dad and I were driving up to 2B and on our way passed several deer. I had a feeling this hunt was going to be different. When we arrived at camp, we anxiously got all of our stuff ready for Saturday...

Hey guys, Seeing all of these posts of people tagging out is getting me so excited for my deer hunt! Have the second rifle hunt in 2B at the end of October. Just wanting to see what people have seen up there from the archery hunts and elk hunts and how the roads are looking. Has anyone seen...

Hey guys, Gonna head up to 2B here this weekend to start some scouting for our October deer hunt. Once again, never been to the unit but have some spots to look at from previous research. Anyone have any suggestions or advice they wanna fill me in on? Maybe some areas to check out, where the...

Well we got lucky and drew for a deer rifle hunt up in 2B. New unit to me and my family, but have heard some great results about the unit as well. Do plan to do some scouting up in the summer to come, and also hope to gain some knowledge from you fellow MM'ers on the unit as well. Still...

Well back from our deer hunt up in 13. Didn't tag out unfortunately, was definitely a tough hunt. We were in the right area but managed to only see 6 does, and couldn't find the buck. Heard 1 shot and 1 confirmed kill our of the numbers of us out there. Also saw a herd of about 40 elk with a big...

Hey guys, First off id like to apologize, I've sorta posted a bunch starting new posts but now that I have the facts down, and got proper corrections, we are going to be in unit 13 for deer muzzleloader this weekend. It's a new unit to us and were not to sure where to start. Were gonna be...

New area were hunting and gonna be camped around the sawtooth mountain range, believe those mountains are called the Datil Mountains. Anyone hunted this unit before for deer?

Well guys, headed back from our muzzleloader bull hunt up at mt Taylor. My dad and I told each other we were gonna get our tag filled first morning. Well that Saturday came and we were sitting at a tank with a field behind us. Take was frozen so we decided to glass the field. As we walked up I...

Getting closer and closer, leave in two weeks for our muzzy hunt up at Mt. Taylor. How's the archery been up there? Heard from some buddies it was terrible during the rain we had, but soon as it stopped people were tagging and seeing left and right.

Hey guys, Getting excited, first hunt of the season is coming up in middle of October. Got us a bull elk hunt up at Mt. Taylor with a black powder. Anyone been up here lately? Or have any tips, locations, news, info, etc? If so how is the water holes and vegetation? Good sources? Etc. feel free...

Hey guys, Well, it's that time of the year again! We finally, FINALLY drew elk! We were lucky enough to draw for elk and deer, Elk in Mt. Taylor: So if anyone has any leads or places to check feel free to pm me and deer in unit 13, again not to familiar with 13 so if anyone has any advice that...

Hey guys, Well, we are getting tired of going to the same areas each year and not seeing much or anything at all. So, I need some advice or suggestions from you guys. We primarily hunt deer and elk. We always go to Mt. Taylor for elk and have been to the Gila for deer. Where in New Mexico is a...

Hey guys, only 2 days away from my touth elk hunt up at Mt. Taylor. Hunted this area my whole life and my grandad has been coming here for years so we know the area relatively pretty well. Just wondering if anyone has seen or hunted here this year and would mind sharing what they saw? Feel free...

Well guys, we are back from our muzzle loader deer hunt down in unit 15, and I must say it was a rough hunt! Hiked up and over valleys, into gulleys, sat at tanks, you name it we did it. Saw tons of deer activity, even some fresh pee! However, we just couldn't seem to locate them. We did manage...

Less than 3 days until we leave for our deer hunt! Cannot wait! Has anyone seen anything or would like to share some info? Pm me if you want too :) Thanks guys and congrats to all who has harvested! -Jon

Hey guys first off would like to wish everyone a congratz on who filled their tag! Seems pretty succesful so far. Second question: Any one been in unit 15 for elk or deer this year? What have you seen? How is the unit? I'm getting pumped up, hunts at the end of October and boy, i CAANNOT WAIT!:)

Hey guys, lucky enough to draw for a unit 15 deer tag, hunted this area once before and saw every animal that we couldn't shoot. Anyone have any spots or hunt this area regularly? Were going around halloween on a muzzle loader. Just went up there scouting near quemado lake and saw bunch of elk...

Hey guys, lucky enough to draw for a unit 15 deer tag, hunted this area once before and saw every animal that we couldn't shoot. Anyone have any spots or hunt this area regularly?

Hey what's up guys, since I coulnd't draw out for anything this year I gave up. But, my friend today told me that Game and Fish just stocked Mt. Taylor (Unit 9) with turkey. Anyone hear anything about that? If so, I'm getting me a tag!

Hey guys, not sure if this is the ideal forum thread for asking on tips for elk hunting but I will give it a shot. I did not draw out this year but I do my homework still. We go to unit 9 mt taylor area when we do draw for elk and usually go up the west side. Any tips on elk hunting? We usually...

Hey what's up guys> I was unable to get that deer tag near unit 39, and every other area is to far for a weekend trip. I was looking on game and fish and found youth encouragment elk hunts for around November 25-29, and December 26-30 on a variety of different units and there muzzle loader. I...

Hey guys I was unsuccessful drawing out this year due to the change of put in time. Guess it was March 28th. But I was looking on the Game and Fish website and found extra tags available. I want to go somewhere close and Vaughn, New Mexico was the closest to me, unit 39 I believe. It's a muzzle...