Which Unit

[newguy220]

What unit would you hunt, for which species?

Thanks,
newguy220

 

[Umpqua Hunter]

If I told ya, that would just make it harder for me, my family, and friends to draw.

 

[CoHiCntry]

If I told ya, that would just make it harder for me, my family, and friends to draw.

Come on UH... give up the goods!!!

 

[Musket Man]

I always hunt the unit and species I have a tag for! DFG always gets upset when you dont for some strange reason. LOL

 

[newguy220]

If I told ya, that would just make it harder for me, my family, and friends to draw.

I understand that. A friend and me have been thinking about applying, but not sure where to even start. So I was hoping to get an idea from on here, but it has been hard to come by.

Not ever sure how the draw system works down there.

Thanks,
newguy220

PS A couple more people won't change the odds that much.

 

[Musket Man]

The NM MRS will explain the draw and help you get started narrowing down areas.

 

[newguy220]

The NM MRS will explain the draw and help you get started narrowing down areas.

That's what I've done.

I guess the question I should've asked is what units should I avoid?

Thanks,
newguy220

 

[Umpqua Hunter]

That's what I've done.

I guess the question I should've asked is what units should I avoid?

Thanks,
newguy220

Ummm…maybe unit 15, 16 and 17, I'd like a better chance to draw.

 

[bern0134]

I understand that. A friend and me have been thinking about applying, but not sure where to even start. So I was hoping to get an idea from on here, but it has been hard to come by.

Not ever sure how the draw system works down there.

Thanks,
newguy220

PS A couple more people won't change the odds that much.

Ummm…maybe unit 15, 16 and 17, I'd like a better chance to draw.

No point system. UH those units are horrible I don't know why you hunt them

 

[Musket Man]

I think UH said to avoid those units.

 

[NDHunter]

Call some biologists and game wardens down there and they can point you in the right direction. The MRS will also get you in the right direction. After that, it's all up to you to find a nice honeyhole.

 

[newguy220]

If I understand this correctly for a nonresident, you have to fork over the $375 to apply? Than do you get it back if you don't draw?
Thanks
newguy220

 

[acook]

Yep, you get most of it back. They will charge you a "handling" fee. They do the same thing for residents as well.

 

[Eberle]

If I understand this correctly for a nonresident, you have to fork over the $375 to apply? Than do you get it back if you don't draw?
Thanks
newguy220

Make sure you check the box for a refund on the hunting license, if you do not draw. Otherwise they will mail it to you.

 

[OregonJim]

Here is my advice NewGuy.
I would start by printing out the MRS for NM for the species.
When I'm looking at a state I start by checking the percentages to see if I even have a chance at a unit.
Obviously its a crap shoot with NM but you can get an idea what your lottery odds are.

Then start looking at the aspects ranked by what you feel is most important.
Public access vs private, Difficulty of terrain, % success, success on the quality of animal you want.

You might take a really good chance to draw a green chip area over a slim chance at a Blue chip area.
If you know you only want to hunt the best just stick to the Blue chip.
Once you get it down to a couple of options call the biologist there and get the real skinny.

If I were going in cold on NM I would opt for a better chance at a good bull then "if drawn" I would spend some extra time after my hunt in state scouting out other options and talking to wildlife folks.
(That should eliminate a little competition for the silverbacks)

 

[win264]

If after applying for your unit and you don't get drawn, you can probably find a land owner tag for elk, they can get a little pricey depending on the unit. The unit wide ones are what I would recommend over the private/ranch land only.
You'll also have better odds in the guide pool vs. DIY when you apply.