Don’t they usually post on a Wednesday or is it Tuesday?
Nope , I think you should do . And Friday afternoon right before 5pm post that you found the "back door" nd you drew ....Then everybody freaking out all weekend long ....i mean it happens every , kind of like ritual and the newer guys lose their minds..Would it be an evil thing to do to post a thread next week (13th) and say "Check your NM applications!"
Well Rio, we’re dying to hear when you think they’ll be out?Nope , I think you should do . And Friday afternoon right before 5pm post that you found the "back door" nd you drew ....Then everybody freaking out all weekend long ....i mean it happens every , kind of like ritual and the newer guys lose their minds..
And ruin the fun ?Well Rio, we’re dying to hear when you think they’ll be out?
Lol you make a fair point.And ruin the fun ?
Nope , I think you should do . And Friday afternoon right before 5pm post that you found the "back door" nd you drew ....Then everybody freaking out all weekend long ....i mean it happens every , kind of like ritual and the newer guys lose their minds..
Remember the sooner they post results, the sooner you're disappointed.
At least that's how the results have played out for me for the last 3 years.
Me too!! I submitted my vacation time from work 5 minutes after I submitted my NM applications.?I’ve got a good feeling about this year. I’ve already been getting gear ready.
Awesome! Thank God I’m on “my time” now! I retired in 2017 and although I never had an issue being able to take off from work I don’t have to rush anything now.Me too!! I submitted my vacation time from work 5 minutes after I submitted my NM applications.?
Sweet! That makes two of us!I decided I drew my bighorn tag this year so I’ll post lots of pics ????
Yes, pretty sure that was confirmed already. About 10k lessIve heard rumor of less tag applications this year than years past, anyone else hear the same thing?
Stands to reason there would be less with restrictions lifted around the country and those not so serious hunters can get back to doing whatever they do best. I would venture to say that many first timers realized hunting is not as easy as they thought, the cost is more than they expected and those who lucked into an animal then had to get it out of the field, find a processor and most likely a freezer which was in high demand all of last year due to the shortage. Honestly I hope you’re right. Good luck.Ive heard rumor of less tag applications this year than years past, anyone else hear the same thing?
10k less than last year but still wayyyyyy up there compared to a few years ago. Social media is killing us.
I put in for everything except Javelina, so 7 apps every year. Most I've drawn in one year was 3 I believe. I've only been completely Red 1 year, I usually always get at least a 3rd choice deer tag.I wonder how many tags the average hunter applies for?
My brother and I applied for four species. One of these years lady luck is going to smoke me and give me all the hunts. Then I have to explain to the wife how I got really lucky!
Good luck in the draws.
I usually apply for everything. Have been sick the last little over year, so cut down to just elk and deer for me. Kids and wife still go in for almost everything.I wonder how many tags the average hunter applies for?
My brother and I applied for four species. One of these years lady luck is going to smoke me and give me all the hunts. Then I have to explain to the wife how I got really lucky!
Good luck in the draws.
Everything you say is true. But, when we do put in our input, it seems to go on deaf ears. The vote goes for whatever they proposition a lot of the times. Even if public input is five to one against it. At least, that is how it feels to me.It was approx 8K less , every year until this year it has jumped . With only 61,000 big game tags and nearly 300K applications , there's a bunch that will not draw. At one time it was very much "luck of the draw" back when app numbers were 150K for 50-60K tags , but in the last 10 years with hunter numbers rising , and social media spreading , its only gotten tougher. People want points systems , I dont , just talk to AZ residents who are blue collar , they hate their states system they may archery hunt elk in the better units once every 10 years or longer , where as hunters here in NM that learn the draw odds and harvest reports can literally draw great elk hunts many years in a row .Then they say , Im going to Colorado give my money there!! Ok , go on with it , but look at the majority of OTC units in CO , not alot of animals but no shortage of hunters on atvs,SxS, horseback , hiking road hunting etc , and CO resident hunters saying the same thing , "DONT COME HERE" .. Big game hunting platform is changing before our very eyes , hunters arguing against each other , outfitters against residents and both groups have "sheep dogs" who speak for apparently everyone. The time is now to get active , The game commission meetings need a public voice, social media works , make it work for your benefit. There was once a balance here in NM , MANY have opinions as to what has happened .
Drought
Fires
Natural cause death, i.e old age , predation
Vehicle mortalities
Mismanagement
Poaching (even those who know of a poacher but is family and or friend with no call into Op Game Thief~ your part of the problem too)
Outfitter pools
Party/family hunt applications
Wealthy people
Land Owners
Political Ties, land owners , county and state persons
GAME COMMISSIONS
LE officer shortage
SOCIAL MEDIA
and the one people hate the most , NM is popular and outdoorsmen numbers have increased....
I don't have any magic mojo to offer , just a plea for NM hunters to unite in efforts to better our states wildlife and in that offer a balanced effort so our family, friends and ourselves can experience the privileges' we all love so much.
Used to be all 8 all the time! No ibex this year! It may be a while before I apply again!All 8 for me, most the people I know do at least 4-5
It’s a good idea for those under 18 and new hunters. I don’t want to renew mine every 4 years. I took that course when I was nine years old.Just curious what you all think about requiring hunters safety in NM. I wonder how many of applicants hold a HS certificate and how in the application pool would renew say every four years if that were a requirement to put in for the draw?
I Agree there. There are some really strict ones. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. My hats off to them as well. They are so few in number, there is no way to solve every problem, or see everything. I wish the state would put more resources into it. I really do.I’ve known Game Wardens who would arrest their own mothers if given a chance. I’ve yet to meet one who didn’t follow up on any information passed on to him. It’s a very tough job as during their peak work days everybody they encounter in the field is carrying a gun. My hat off to them.
I don't think it would affect anything because anyone can do it for you online.Just curious what you all think about requiring hunters safety in NM. I wonder how many of applicants hold a HS certificate and how in the application pool would renew say every four years if that were a requirement to put in for the draw?
I also have seen a major increase. Live on the outskirts of cruces, on the east mesa, and I have noticed a lot more where I live. Back yard connects to blm, and I go out there and shoot them with my bow from time to time. They stay close to the houses though, and take out people's pets. Don't really come in to calls. They have become very abundant in the past year.I put in 2 apps ...
As for depredation , in the way of the trapping ban , I don't trap but I also do not agree with it the ban on trapping , but the Dems got their wish yet again . However I do e-call hunt through the winter and that maybe gets better, time will tell . A rancher from the TA area called me last week to go help him with coyotes and his place was covered up with them and with no trapping on public I see them really increasing in numbers ...Its fun to have them come into calls , but after a full morning of nonstop coyotes within 3-5 miles I see a huge problem with beef operations , but thats talk for a different thread..
Chrysanthemum? Now you're just making up words.I think everyone should have to speak into a microphone headset and spell Chrysanthemum and use it in a sentence before their application can begin.
That might help.
I started logging in today.Chrysanthemum? Now you're just making up words.
This year I swear I'm going to wait for the emails instead of logging into my account every 3 minutes for the next few weeks.
Well, you gave that one away. They'll just come back to this thread to spell it! hahahahI think everyone should have to speak into a microphone headset and spell Chrysanthemum and use it in a sentence before their application can begin.
That might help.
Well, you gave that one away. They'll just come back to this thread to spell it! hahahah
3 of us!!! . What are the chances? Wow! ?Sweet! That makes two of us!
You just might run into me up there then…I think one of you are wrong. One of the bighorn tag has my name on it. ???
I’d be curious to know the positive financial impact the last few years have had on the game and fish budget. Also curious if fishing license sales have increased at the same rate. I hate to sound so jaded but I am afraid excess $$ at the state level just means more wasteful spending. Hopefully the Pittman Robertson Act does a good job of keeping that on the up and up.
At this moment they are only applications a big game licenses from last year.I assume your figures are gross and not net at this moment.
App money isn't returned and neither are sold game tags through the draw. Those figures are from what is given after the draw, so to answer your assumption, they are net.Yes sir, I’m talking about the Money that will be returned for all of you who don’t draw.
And I will "identify" as being on that "attached application " with you...perfect ...Even if I don't officially draw. I might have to identify as a tag holder for the unit that I wanted.
It was approx 8K less , every year until this year it has jumped . With only 61,000 big game tags and nearly 300K applications , there's a bunch that will not draw. At one time it was very much "luck of the draw" back when app numbers were 150K for 50-60K tags , but in the last 10 years with hunter numbers rising , and social media spreading , its only gotten tougher. People want points systems , I dont , just talk to AZ residents who are blue collar , they hate their states system they may archery hunt elk in the better units once every 10 years or longer , where as hunters here in NM that learn the draw odds and harvest reports can literally draw great elk hunts many years in a row .Then they say , Im going to Colorado give my money there!! Ok , go on with it , but look at the majority of OTC units in CO , not alot of animals but no shortage of hunters on atvs,SxS, horseback , hiking road hunting etc , and CO resident hunters saying the same thing , "DONT COME HERE" .. Big game hunting platform is changing before our very eyes , hunters arguing against each other , outfitters against residents and both groups have "sheep dogs" who speak for apparently everyone. The time is now to get active , The game commission meetings need a public voice, social media works , make it work for your benefit. There was once a balance here in NM , MANY have opinions as to what has happened .
Drought
Fires
Natural cause death, i.e old age , predation
Vehicle mortalities
Mismanagement
Poaching (even those who know of a poacher but is family and or friend with no call into Op Game Thief~ your part of the problem too)
Outfitter pools
Party/family hunt applications
Wealthy people
Land Owners
Political Ties, land owners , county and state persons
GAME COMMISSIONS
LE officer shortage
SOCIAL MEDIA
and the one people hate the most , NM is popular and outdoorsmen numbers have increased....
I don't have any magic mojo to offer , just a plea for NM hunters to unite in efforts to better our states wildlife and in that offer a balanced effort so our family, friends and ourselves can experience the privileges' we all love so much
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