Escopeton

Just for the head's up. The New Mexico Big Game Proclamation is online at the departments web site.

http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/index.htm

rcrawford

Thanks for the heads up. We are just starting to plan our application and hunt to Unit 15 or Unit 16E, north of the Gila near Slaughter Mesa.Anyone here familiar with New Mexico ? I lived there for nearly 20 years but have been in the east for the last 10 years. If you have any personal information or know of someone who does and might be willing to share please post up. TIA

Escopeton

Wish I could give you more informatin on the hunting down there. My area is in the northern part of the state. But, the area around the Gila is known for producing good animals.

bowing4bulls

I have never hunted in units 15 and 16E, but I do know theyaregood forbig bulls.Wehave hunted in units 10, 12, and 13going on 6 yearsnow and hunted forjust about everything, so if you have any questions on these units feel free to let me know.


GOOD HUNTING!!

rcrawford

Escopeton . . what area do you hunt? I spent lots of time up north . . The last time I was out there we hunted Unit48 and I am familiar the Pecos . . .still dry out there?

dmurphy317

rcrawford,
I have been hunting in unit 15 for a few years and may be able to help some. PM me and I will try to answer whatever I can.

Escopeton

Hey Rcrawford:

The short term drought situation is over. The precipation from last summer and this winter has terminated the short term effect. The long term is stilla wait and see.

The area I hunt is unit 6A. I also am familiar with some of the Carson, too. This year should be good. The El Niño effect is in full swing and should provide good forage up to the summer. I am very tempted in putting in for the Valle Vidal for elk with bow.

rcrawford

Good to here that the country is recovering . . . I know how bad in can be when the forest is a tinder box. Valle Vidal would be sweet. I have an old friend that took a nice typical muley up in that area and all familiar with NM dream of a tag in there or the Baca . . .