I was in New Mexico 3rd week of September. Public land hunt, with outfitter. Camp (wall tents, etc) set up off dirt road and hunted spots every day that required driving to. Some action close to road and one spot (wilderness area, so long walks, but...bulls - yes, hunters - no!)
Didn't slit my tag, but had 7 bulls "in" going nuts, although they stayed a bit further out than previous hunts in this same area. Archery hunt. Smallest bull seen was a 4x5, biggest was a toad of 6x6. Many in close, screaming, but didn't show...so many more than 7 bulls going!!