NMBOWHUNTR
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Ok all you knowledgeable speedgoat hunters, looking for a little help in my current situation.
This will be my first antelope hunt and I ended up drawing a archery tag (preferred method of hunting)for here in NM.
After I found out I drew a tag I located a piece of state land where I have seen goats before which is primarily landlocked except for about 1/4 mile section that borders the highway. I ended up talking with the rancher for permission to cross his property and was denied but explained I will still be hunting the area just staying on state land and accessing where it borders the highway. He said ok and I also confirmed this was legal with the state land officer of that region.
Here in NM from my understanding the ranch that controls the state deeded land (which is what I will be hunting) doesnt have to give sportsmen access to the area until 7 days prior to the hunt.
I have been out twice to check the area from the highway and have glassed goats both times.
My first delema is I plan on setting up a groundblind on the primary water source of the area. MY question is will that one week allow the goats time to get accustomed to the blind?
I also am not comfortable leaving my blind up for a week to get stolen or blown away in the wind. I was thinking of putting up a mock blind and replacing it opening morning and wondered if anyone has done this with good results?
This water source is out in the open with no cover around so brushing it in isnt really an option. Also this pond is the only water for about a mile.
The area also has a lot of cover so spot and stalk are an option just there isnt any really high points to glass from to formulate a plan.
Any advice on the mock blind and my current situation would be greatly aprreciated.
This will be my first antelope hunt and I ended up drawing a archery tag (preferred method of hunting)for here in NM.
After I found out I drew a tag I located a piece of state land where I have seen goats before which is primarily landlocked except for about 1/4 mile section that borders the highway. I ended up talking with the rancher for permission to cross his property and was denied but explained I will still be hunting the area just staying on state land and accessing where it borders the highway. He said ok and I also confirmed this was legal with the state land officer of that region.
Here in NM from my understanding the ranch that controls the state deeded land (which is what I will be hunting) doesnt have to give sportsmen access to the area until 7 days prior to the hunt.
I have been out twice to check the area from the highway and have glassed goats both times.
My first delema is I plan on setting up a groundblind on the primary water source of the area. MY question is will that one week allow the goats time to get accustomed to the blind?
I also am not comfortable leaving my blind up for a week to get stolen or blown away in the wind. I was thinking of putting up a mock blind and replacing it opening morning and wondered if anyone has done this with good results?
This water source is out in the open with no cover around so brushing it in isnt really an option. Also this pond is the only water for about a mile.
The area also has a lot of cover so spot and stalk are an option just there isnt any really high points to glass from to formulate a plan.
Any advice on the mock blind and my current situation would be greatly aprreciated.