Do not be that applicant! Many portions of the unit where Mule deer live are definitely not "desert" habitats, aside from the southern fifth near Roosevelt Lake. As one example, the amount of forestland in aspen, probably the best mule deer habitat in northern New Mexico, has declined 88% (Bartos, 2001). By Rifle Mule Deer Hunt - Successful. Refuge primarily comes in the form of remote, rough wilderness areas or areas that are mostly private land or a complex mix of private/public that can be hard to access. Well found out the hard way to not tag onto someone else's app that doesn't know what they're doing. The total number of permits for each hunt should be considered before applying. Deming, NM As indicated in the table above, there are minimum numbers of permits required for nonresidents to have a chance to draw. Look at topos and stick to the highest country that you can find. Headrick (Eds. HD is a viral disease that affects deer, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep; it is spread by biting gnats or midges (Culicoides spp.). Same with the Blue.Can be run over by an elk too. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For example, densities of mule deer ranged from an estimated <1.2 deer/mi2 on private land in Colfax County to <1.9 deer/mi2 on New Mexico State University's Corona Range and Livestock Research Center (CRLRC), while a recent minimum count found 3.7 deer/mi2 in higher-density areas of the San Andres Mountains (Bender et al., 2011, 2012; L. Bender, unpublished data). Joined: May 2005. Drew a Unit 33 Late Archery Tag Jan 1-15. In J.C. de Vos, Jr., M.R. 2023 New Mexico Unit 23 Rifle/Muzzleloader Elk Uni 2023 New Mexico Unit 23 Archery Elk Tag Unit Wide. These are, as noted previously, mainly browse and forbs. Our guide, Dan Hiegel, set up a nice campsite in unit 23, and we met him there. 2007. Desert mule deer are usually lighter or paler than Rocky Mountain mule deer. Ideally, horn growth for antelope is best when there is good fall and winter moisture, but not in a manner where snow piles up and herds experience prolonged freezing temperatures. But unit 24 is all new to me? Its important that nonresidents review the number of permits available for each hunt to make sure there is even a permit available to draw. Fourth and fifth choices are only considered if there are leftover permits after every application has been considered in the draw. The reasoning behind this strategy is that, with a random draw, you never know what position your application will be in the draw. Thanks for the input and PM's folks. Most of the remainder of the diet is forbs, and grasses and succulents (e.g., cacti) usually contribute much less than 10% seasonally. The Northern and high elevation portions of the unit are made up primarily of Ponderosa Pine dominated forests, below the Mogollon Rim and parts of the Sierra Ancha Mountains. Thread starter CouesKelly; Start date Apr 26, 2020; 1; 2; Next. Those private land licenses are only valid on the private land that permission was granted, but this is still a good way to secure an antelope license. Contact Us | I drew an elk archery tag down there so I should do some scouting before September and I can tell you what I see for deer. 135-165 is the category most mature bucks will fall under. (Photo by Mara Weisenberger.). I have an archery tag that is the month of September and first half of January. Figure 4. Stay out of the timber and hunt in the grassy mountain country with lots of vertical relief. Survival and cause-specific mortality of mule deer fawns in northcentral New Mexico. All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission We hunted unit 23 the last two years and have taken some nice muley bucks. He earned his Ph.D. from Michigan State University. One buck will breed with many does, so it is not necessary to have equal numbers of males and females. If you enter the draw with a guide/outfitter and draw a permit, you are required to hunt in the field with that guide for a minimum of two days. If you saw does I'm guessing the bucks are somewhere fairly near by. For bears and cats, we need clearly focused, close-up photographs of the top, left side, right side, and top of the clean, dried skull. Look at topos and stick to the highest country that you can find. Price does not include state license fees. Mule Deer, New Mexico, Unit 23, Rifle Ron Pettibone 21 subscribers Subscribe 22 Share 2.5K views 1 year ago This is a short video that I made from stills from my iPhone on November 8th,. stay near the river we had luck near alma lots of nice places to camp there also. Horses, Hunting, Fishing, Martial Arts and History. All the laws are not in the proclamation but if you follow it you should be good for the most part. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Later in the year, from the end of March to July, the growth is added below the prong and mass is added near the base of the skull. Insider When predation is additive to other mortality factors, then predation can limit deer populations. 51.7 miles in anyone have any helpful info? Normally, a doe has one fawn the first time she gives birth. Despite this, hunters should avoid eating venison from infected animals (or other obviously sick animals) and should use simple precautions, such as wearing latex gloves when handling deer or elk from areas known to have CWD. We offer rifle, archery, and muzzleloader hunts for mule deer with an abundance of trophies on our properties. I just bought the same tag. We have our rifle hunts in Northern New Mexico bordering Colorado on the North part of the unit, and the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation on the Souh East part of the unit. Bender. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. Consider these factors as you look at the individual units. When ML and archery season overlapped I was high on a ridge with a road about 1/2 mile below me. Mule Deer inhabit pocketed areas throughout the unit and much of the desert transitional portions in the Southern end. Ive hunted almost veryday of my life.. the rest has been waisted. The deer are pocketed and not wide spread and not high population numbers due to the desert climate. Cooperative Extension programs, the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Mule Deer Working Group (www.muledeerworkinggroup.com), and State Wildlife Agencies all have publications and other information available on increasing the quality of deer habitat. New Mexico will not over allocate the license quota to cover a group application. $$$$. Never hunted down in that part of New Mexico. Any body know of unit 24? Before applying for one of these hunts, its worth researching GOHUNT Maps and reviewing the land ownership layers to see if those are viable DIY options. Bear Mgmt Zones Game Mgmt Units Cougar Mgmt Zones Navajo Big Game Units The #1 GPS Hunting App 975 million acres of public land 10,668 unique hunting units 421 map overlays and counting How are the deer? Fort Collins: U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. Las Cruces: New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service. just curious let me know as I might be able to help with the 24 info. Mule deer have extremely large ears, hence the name. Jason Herrick, CA (805) 570-9502. If you hear bugling the few elk in there are not doing it but hunters are. Despite declines, mule deer are still present in all 33 counties in New Mexico. I do not recommend applicants applying as a group for antelope to maximize their chance of drawing. The incredible and unique habitat Is what makes this hunt more than other Central AZ hunts. Rocky Mountain mule deer are found from above the timberline to low-elevation short grasslands, and frequently in urban areas. Advertise With Us. The table below indicates some of the better mid-tier hunts with generally better odds that can still offer a good hunt. Up to 10% of the licenses for each hunt can be allocated to applicants applying with an outfitter/guide. I will be in there the first two weeks of Sept.. If there are no licenses remaining for that choice, then they will then consider your second choice. A Hunter, Guide and Hunt information form completed and signed by the hunter. by BloodhoundBrother Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:46 am, Post Mule deer can live about 1015 years. Thats why the New Mexicans shoot dinks or have a hangover on the 2nd day of the hunt and get scunkedLOLBOB! But unit 24 is all new to me? After about age seven the number of fawns will decrease again. Higher elevations consist of ponderosa pines, Gambel oaks, mountain mahoganies, and oak brush. B&C trophy entry requirements: Whether mule deer need free water is uncertain; they can probably meet their needs from succulent foods. 111). Richie, May 11, 2016 in Mule Deer Hunting, Thought I'd see if anyone drew the same tag. Contact us to book your hunt! Draw Deadline is March 16 to get your apps in. These hunts are truly a life changing event for most young hunters. Archery: 24% Late archery: 16% Muzzleloader: 21% Rifle: 23%, Archery: 26% Late archery: 33% Muzzleloader: 40% Rifle: 30% Rifle: 23%, Archery: 34% Muzzleloader: 48% Rifle: 35% Rifle: 22%, Archery: 34% Late archery: 36% Muzzleloader: 26% Rifle: 20% Rifle: 20%, Archery: 20% Muzzleloader: 39% Rifle: 39% Rifle: 23%, Archery: 6% Late archery: 13% Muzzleloader: 26% Rifle: 25% Rifle: 16%, Archery: 6% Late archery: 24% Muzzleloader: 12% Rifle: 22% Rifle: 28%, Archery: 35% Muzzleloader: 40% Rifle: 53% Rifle: 38%, Archery: 24% Muzzleloader: 46% Rifle: 36%, Archery: 11% Late archery: 15% Muzzleloader: 35% Rifle: 43% Rifle: 49%, Archery: 15% Late archery: 50% Muzzleloadder: 16% Rifle: 31% Rifle: 29%, Archery: 11% Late archery: 21% Muzzleloader: 19% Rifle: 13% Rifle: 13%, Archery: 14% Late archery: 17% Muzzleloader: 28% Rifle: 26% Rifle: 30%, Late archery: 17% Muzzleloader: 42% Rifle: 33%. New Mexico also added some rut mule deer hunts in 2019 that are world class hunts for big deer. The size of the mule deer population in New Mexico is unknown, and densities of mule deer can vary greatly among areas and over time. Populations of antelope are not nearly as strong as they are in other states like Wyoming, Montana or even Colorado, but once again, the potential for an 80+ buck is good. I am not familiar with the area around Alma and have only hunted late season so not really sure what deer patterns are in the early season. Plus hunting for wild turkeys, small game, upland birds, and waterfowl makes New Mexico a standout state. The tail itself is white with a small black tip. Which hunt do you have? The best hunts for trophy caliber mule deer bucks have been the late season hunts in the northwestern corner of the state. Compared to other Central Arizona units like 21,22, and 24B unit 23 is pretty on par quality wise. Drew a whitetail tag for that unit, and have never hunted it before. Hunting water can be a good option on a dry year, but monsoon rains can make that challenging and are not uncommon. Overall mule deer populations in GMU 23 are well below their historic averages primarily due to prolonged drought conditions and an ever changing environment. The does are receptive for about three days. Many of these may be found in an area because one buck will rub several trees. When the female is no longer receptive, the buck will leave her to seek other does. New Mexicos antler growth in most areas of the state is directly tied to the quality of the feed derived from winter, spring and early summer moisture. We hunt mule deer throughout the entire state, but we specialize in hunting units 2B, 2C, 17, 30, 31, 32, and 33. This is influenced by time of year, activity, and the kind of forage the deer is eating. Deer is one application in New Mexico. Taken in Socorro County by Jim Hens in 2013. 2011. 4. Better luck next year I guess. That was his job for the week. Since unit 23 is below the Mogollon Rim, by definition all of the Mule deer in the unit would be categorized by SCI as Desert Mule deer. I would love to backpack into the wilderness but without the water I'm starting to lean towards packing in one night at most and trying to stay more mobile with my truck. This late-season opportunity overlaps the beginning of the Mule Deer rut and the higher deer activity lends itself tremendously to the increased quality. In the case that residents and nonresidents apply together, nonresident licenses are pulled from the nonresident quota. Lots of deer around Silver City and over in the Burro Mnts. Apply online here. Prior to shedding a horn, a new one will already begin growing beneath it from an inner boney core. Looks to be a promising area, will have to scout some more on the weekend of the 1st. There is little actual fighting between bucks because dominance hierarchy has usually been established before peak rutting periods occur. Be aware that mule deer and Coues deer are not separate applications/species. If your first hunt choice had better odds than your second and third choice, you are essentially wasting those choices. Seasonally, mule deer diets are >60% browse in spring, >50% browse in summer and autumn, and >80% browse in winter (Heffelfinger, 2006). These changes have decreased the amount of mule deer habitat in New Mexico and throughout the West. Interactions between predators and mule deer are complex and highly variable across distance and time; the key to understanding predation is differentiating between the act of predation and the effect of predation. I put in for my archery hunts as always. The Mule Deer Rifle Hunts. Many states also restrict movement of venison or other parts of deer, elk, and moose from areas or states where CWD is present; be sure to check with local Game Departments for regulations on transporting venison. Bender, L.C. 3. Antler growth has been decent during the previous few years, but there is much more potential for better growth in 2023. Probably the most publicized diseases of mule deer are the epizootic hemorrhagic disease-bluetongue complex (collectively called hemorrhagic disease [HD]) and chronic wasting disease (CWD). If there are no licenses remaining for the third choice, they will then move to the next application. Elevation in unit 23 ranges from 4,250 8,340 ft. Every year we have clients take several nice trophy mule deer. Muzzleloader Mule Deer Hunt - Successful. The middle elevations mostly have junipers, scrub oak brush, and pinyon pines. The locations, date, and length of seasons are used to control hunter numbers and densities; this in turn controls harvest to some extent. (Print friendly PDF). The best time to take advantage of calling bulls in is in the later seasons as this is when the rut is in full swing. During outbreaks, some deer die quickly with no apparent signs of disease, others may die within a week, some recover but are debilitated, and still other deer show no sign of disease during outbreaks, and survivors may develop immunity to that particular virus serotype (but not necessarily other HD virus serotypes). In essence, they are wasting that chance to draw a hunt. * All prices are per person, tax of 6.1875% , your license, meat processing, and trophy care are not included in prices above. Nonresidents and residents can apply together in a party. Muzzleloader and rifle hunts usually take place in late October through the middle of November. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020, Hello from "The Land that shall not be named". When applying as a party, one applicant will apply first and, upon completing the process, will receive a party application number. Rifle Elk Hunts - Units 5B, 6A, 6C. Privacy Notice | Was going to go out this weekend, but due to unforseen events, I have to work the weekend (again). First, applicants should apply for a hunt for their first, second and third choice on their application. In late August or September, the velvet dries up and is rubbed off on small trees and shrubs as the antlers harden or mineralize. I drew New Mexico 2C Mule Deer this year (2022), I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your hunt experience in the unit last year. Going to revive an old thread, and Im gonna be that guy. The roads will be driven every day by about 20 different vehicles. well I guess not much action goes on in this unit,.. hahaha. Mule deer are extremely varied in their habitats. However, they do prefer sites around water, and free water may be required during droughts or while raising fawns. Later, improved range management favoring grasses over shrubs, control of fires allowing shrublands to grow old or develop into closed forests, and greatly reduced logging all reduced preferred mule deer habitats. The dropping of antlers occurs when the length of daylight decreases, triggering glandular reactions that control the production of testosterone, insulin-like growth factor-1, and other hormones. Rifle hunt dates: Throughout the month of October. Drove down the highway one night from Reserve and there were tons of deer feeding on the grass next to the highway. Come chase some Sandhill and Desert Mule Deer with us! Vacation Rental Cabin located in Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345 on ByOwner.com. Looking for some feedback on the unit. ready to see some new country though and ready for some adventure!! Check out the rates and availability. Apr 23, 2022 #10 Lostinthewoods 0. Clements, C.D., and J.A. However, the World Health Organization has concluded that there is no evidence that CWD can be transmitted to humans. The antlers are shed following the breeding season each winter, and new antlers begin growing shortly after the old ones are dropped. If your goal is to hunt and harvest this type of buck, I would suggest that the hunts/units above should make up at least two of your three choices. I was watching a truck on the road with two bowhunters in the bed doing about 10 mph. We can apply up to four per application. Since I am a HE Instructor here I get to talk to wardens all the time. I'm planning on scouting quite a bit next weekend. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Both residents and nonresidents can apply in the guide draw, but they must have a signed guide/client agreement to do so. 1 of 2 Go to page. You will see more elk hunters than elk or deer. Our characterization of the early season rifle mule deer hunt is that of "Opportunity." About Us | NM Coues Deer Unit 23. New Mexico has areas that meet these criteria and the bulk of the bigger bucks that are coming out of New Mexico that are outside of the well known hunts are coming from those areas areas that have good habitat/feed and provide refuge from other hunters. The resident deer populations of these areas are not high, but in a year when snow and cold temperatures occur, it can improve the migration from Colorado to these areas in New Mexico and the hunting can be really good. Any body know of unit 24? The unit is diverse and large. Typically >80% of unhunted mule deer adults in New Mexico survive each year, although this can drop to <60% during severe droughts (Bender et al., 2007, 2010, 2011). Whether you are looking to apply or have already draw the tag our. draw odds The Rocky Mountain mule deer is larger; the average field-dressed weight of mature (6 years or older) males (bucks) is around 195 lb, with larger deer weighing more than 250 lb. Uncertainty still lingers over exactly how CWD is spread and even the causative agent, which is likely an abnormal protein called a prion. You are using an out of date browser. Because of this, most populations contain only 2550 bucks for every 100 does. 2012. GOHUNT Maps can be very helpful in finding hidden gem areas that can offer you a chance at a bigger buck. Hunting deer,elk. (Photograph courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club), New Mexico record nontypical elk, taken by Lawrence Sanchez in Colfax County, 1962. Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus, Figure 1) are one of the most important game animals in New Mexico and the West. Archery: 27% Rifle: 75% Rifle: 50% Rifle: 100%, Archery: 31% Rifle: 78% Rifle: 67% Rifle: 38%, Archery: 37% Rifle: 86% Rifle: 50% Rifle: 69%, Archery: 43% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 67% Rifle: 93%, Archery: 35% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 78% Rifle: 86%, Archery: 33% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 100%, Archery: 40% Rifle: 44% Rifle: 80% Rifle: 73%, Archery: 31% Rifle: 85% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 77%, Archery: 33% Rifle: 76% Rifle: 89% Rifle: 86%, Archery: 7% Rifle: 63% Rifle: 44% Rifle: 61%, Archery: 22% Rifle: 58% Rifle: 56% Rifle: 55%, Archery: 29% Muzzleloader: 38% Rifle: New hunt, Archery: 31% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 86% Rifle: 75%, Archery: 37% Rifle: 71% Rifle: 78% Rifle: 68%, Archery: 34% Rifle: 100% Rifle: 63% Rifle: 73%. When a deer browses, a characteristic stub remains (Figure 5). Bartos, D.L. Note:The online application deadline for New Mexico Barbary sheep, bighorn sheep, deer, elk, ibex, javelina, antelope and oryx is March 22, 2023 by 5 p.m. MST. You will also find The Blue Range Wilderness and The Gila National Fores here. I have been doing some e-scouting in the hell-hole wilderness area close to the Arizona border and the Mule creek area up at the north end of the unit. We always hunted between Glenwood and Alma, all the way to the state line. In all areas, a wide variety of other forbs are important depending upon what exactly is available. Eskew (compilers), Sustaining aspen in western ecosystems: Symposium proceedings [Proceedings RMRS-P-18], (pp. Mule deer are New Mexico's most important big game species. There are three pools of permits: the resident pool, the nonresident pool and the guided pool. Do not miss out on your opportunity to hunt Arizona! Terms of Use | Thinking about maybe camping close to highway 180 were both units are east west of eachother ,180 dividing both. 2012. How are the deer? Mule deer are New Mexico's most important big game species. With it being relatively cheap to apply, we encourage applicants to apply. Looking for current info on the area around Alma. In terms of trophy potential, New Mexico is near the top of the list and if you are an antelope fanatic, we strongly recommend you apply. Contact Us | In the draw, they will consider your first three choices before moving to the next applicant. Ill start scouting early!! They will be PM's as my daughter and I get to hunt deer in 13 again with the smoke pole. Archery: 15% Late archery: 24% Muzzleloader: 27% Rifle: 38%, Archery: 4% Late archery: 14% Muzzleloader: 32% Rifle: 25% Rifle: 28%, Archery: 18% Late archery: 15% Muzzleloader: 28% Rifle: 19% Rifle: 18%, New archery hunt Late archery: 26% Muzzleloader: 50% Rifle: 29% Rifle: 53%. It was my first time putting in for an out of state tag so I'm going to assume the odds were not that bad if I got one first time. Donald Wenner with New Mexicos #6 black bear, taken in Catron County in 2005. The good news is that current range conditions are much better than they were in 2021 and 2022. The fibrous material on which a deer has been feeding is often observable in the scat. They normally spend summer and winter in the same general area. Lloyd W. Powell Jr. 1974. Condition, survival, and productivity of mule deer in semiarid grassland-woodland in east-central New Mexico. If they are not bred during this time, their cycles will continue, and 28 days later they will again be receptive. This is a wide open country with lots of glassing and long-shot . I drew a Sept. coues deer tag in 23. (Photograph courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club. Marty Lindstrand, OR (503) 260-3793. Below are the best hunts for Coues deer in New Mexico. 2010. 514). The rest of the party will then select attach to an existing application, then enter the application code. Introduction. Applicants cannot return and obtain a refund for a permit that they drew. Antelope shed their horns, or sheaths, in mid-November. Fawns that are larger at birth, or born earlier, tend to be larger at weaning and therefore are more likely to survive. I live by this area and predator hunt it religiously. This change has continued to cause some confusion for applicants in knowing how many total permits must be available to offer one to a nonresident in the regular draw and the guide draw. We have been 100% harvest on youth hunts and bulls over 350 and mule deer over 180 are killed almost every year! Silver City, NM New Mexico consistently produces great mule deer, as evidenced by over 150 Boone & Crockett mule deer entries from the state. These are tags that were not issued during the draw. Your trophy may qualify for the Boone and Crockett Clubs Records program. My buddy and I were fortunate enough to draw a New Mexico Mule Deer rifle tag for Nov 19-23 of this year for Unit 37 near Capitan and Lincoln National Forest. 1. We love guiding mule deer hunts in the famed Strip and Kaibab region (units 13A, 13B, 12AE, 12AW, 12B, 12BW) and have over three decades experience hunting this very special place. . Predators kill deer in New Mexico each year. Some decent coues in the Brushy Mtns, but a hellhole. 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Advertise With Us. I did draw the tag. Get an up to date land ownership map and wouldn't hurt to obtain the wardens name and cell number in case something came up. College Station: Texas A&M University Press. Ideal range of mule deer provides both food and cover, with shrublands and woodlands providing the best habitat because they provide both food and cover. New Mexico has had much better fall and winter moisture and temperatures have been relatively mild. I think you can to a veteran or something. Previously, applicants who applied for and drew a rifle permit would have a private ranch/parcel assigned to them that they could hunt in addition to the public land in their unit. The dark brown scat of mule deer is usually found in clumps. The "good old days" of the 1950s and 1960s are gone forever; the circumstances that created so much high-quality habitat can never be duplicated in modern times. 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