Moving to New Mexico need some help please.

[ShepDog]

Moving there later this month. Looking for any help on understanding the draw system etc. From what I gather, there are NO OTC deer and elk hunts on public land? I did not apply for New Mexico this year and did not plan on living there either but work has me on my way.
I am an avid bow Hunter for elk especially. I go to Montana annually to bow hunt up there Non Res. Would like to have an opportunity to hunt New Mexico as resident this year as well. I understand it takes 90 days for that and I should be good to go before deer or elk season. At this point I would even take a cow tag if that means being able to get out in the New Mexico woods.
Is there any deer or elk tags I could still get my hands on? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Umpqua Hunter]

I'd check on a landowner tag. Are these available to residents? I'd hope so.

 

[prhunter]

Leftover tags will be available during the summer months. Archery and muzzleloader deer for the most part. Keep an eye out on their website for more info.

 

[prhunter]

I'd check on a landowner tag. Are these available to residents? I'd hope so.

This is an option as well.

 

[Alabama]

I'd check on a landowner tag. Are these available to residents? I'd hope so.

They are available to anybody with enough $$$. No restrictions on who the landowner transfers them to. He will just pay resident fees to the state if he waits 90 days.

 

[ShepDog]

I'm not going to buy some expensive landowner tag. Spent enough to go to Montana already in September. Just looking to see if there is anyway I would be able to hunt New Mexico this fall. Seems goofy they have no general tag hunts.

When do these leftover tags usually home out?
Anyway appreciate your guys time already.

 

[eastmont]

Welcome man, I am a Montana transplant here in NM. This state has incredible elk hunting,albeit you dont get to do it every year

 

[ShepDog]

Thanks brah!
Knowing there is incredible elk hunting HERE, Just trying to figure it out. This state is confusing to me.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[TLowell02]

New Mexico can be frustrating. Really wish residents could get OTC archery tags for outside "COER" units.

 

[prhunter]

The NM leftover tag list is now available on their website if you're still interested in hunting there.

 

[ShepDog]

Thanks
I'll check it out!

 

[plough]

Moving there later this month. Looking for any help on understanding the draw system etc. From what I gather, there are NO OTC deer and elk hunts on public land? I did not apply for New Mexico this year and did not plan on living there either but work has me on my way.
I am an avid bow Hunter for elk especially. I go to Montana annually to bow hunt up there Non Res. Would like to have an opportunity to hunt New Mexico as resident this year as well. I understand it takes 90 days for that and I should be good to go before deer or elk season. At this point I would even take a cow tag if that means being able to get out in the New Mexico woods.
Is there any deer or elk tags I could still get my hands on? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

where are you moving in nm? i live on the east side ...maybe can help you on archery deer private ...not complicated or expensive

 

[tx2019]

Moving there later this month. Looking for any help on understanding the draw system etc. From what I gather, there are NO OTC deer and elk hunts on public land? I did not apply for New Mexico this year and did not plan on living there either but work has me on my way.
I am an avid bow Hunter for elk especially. I go to Montana annually to bow hunt up there Non Res. Would like to have an opportunity to hunt New Mexico as resident this year as well. I understand it takes 90 days for that and I should be good to go before deer or elk season. At this point I would even take a cow tag if that means being able to get out in the New Mexico woods.
Is there any deer or elk tags I could still get my hands on? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

For what it's worth, you can also get an OTC javelina tag that's good for most units. The season runs from mid-January through the end of March. It's a chance to get outdoors hunt, plus you can evaluate a couple different spots for deer hunting while you're out.

 

[Hunter Dan]

Left-over tags does that mean you would have already had to apply for the draw. Also sorry for being no help hahah

 

[ShepDog]

Left-over tags does that mean you would have already had to apply for the draw. Also sorry for being no help hahah

Draw is over bruh!

 

[ShepDog]

Draw is over bruh!

I got a 21A second archery tag in my pocket!,

 

[Gamecock]

I have a unit 13 deer tag if you would be interested. Unable to hunt this year

 

[LeeSikvel]

Kudos for your passion for hunting, especially bow hunting for elk. New Mexico has some fantastic hunting opportunities, and it's great that you're looking to explore them.
I'm genuinely curious to hear how things turned out with your quest for deer and elk tags in New Mexico. Did you manage to snag one? Any tips for someone else in a similar situation would be much appreciated.
Oh, and speaking of moving to New Mexico, it seems we're on a similar path. I've been searching for a reliable moving company, too, and that's when I stumbled upon Three Movers international moving pods.

 

[irontmphrke]

Moving there later this month. Looking for any help on understanding the draw system etc. From what I gather, there are NO OTC deer and elk hunts on public land? I did not apply for New Mexico this year and did not plan on living there either but work has me on my way.
I am an avid bow Hunter for elk especially. I go to Montana annually to bow hunt up there Non Res. Would like to have an opportunity to hunt New Mexico as resident this year as well International Moving Company Near Me. I understand it takes 90 days for that and I should be good to go before deer or elk season. At this point I would even take a cow tag if that means being able to get out in the New Mexico woods.
Is there any deer or elk tags I could still get my hands on? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

New Mexico does not offer over the counter deer or elk tags for public land—everything is through a draw system. Since you're moving there, once you've established 90 days of residency, you'll be eligible to apply as a resident. That gives you a much better chance in the draw compared to nonresidents. Unfortunately, if you didn’t apply this year, there are very limited options left, but you might still be able to find leftover tags or private land opportunities. Keep an eye on the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish site for updates, and consider reaching out to local outfitters who may have access to landowner tags. A cow tag is definitely more attainable and could be your best bet to get out in the woods this season.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

So how is New Mexico?