Considering all the advice thrown in here I owe you a follow up post very soon.
I can cover what worked (a lot), what didn’t work (very little), and some of the steps I ended up taking.
Bottom line for now though. I got the job and I’m very happy.
Thanks again for all the help.
When I watched the first three turn green I had that jolt of excitement, but when I pressed enter on that final one and realized I got no additional letters at all…. I had quite the opposite feeling. 😂
https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/download/2026-2027-new-mexico-hunting-rules-and-info/?wpdmdl=52826&refresh=692487bf3d96f1764001727
Some pretty significant price jumps in deer for NR. That was one of the things that stood out to me.
Elk and antelope bumps weren’t much to talk about.
Also...
I’ve hunted unit 4/5, specifically around Chamberlain Lake. It’s really cool to be out that far in the middle of nowhere. Some decent Maine bucks lurking out there too.
A little mid season update.
First deer of the 2025-26 season was my Kansas archery buck.
I’ve killed plenty of bucks on does over the years, but I’ve never had one pushing one through the timber like a bull dozer. It all happened so fast and he appeared at 9 yards. I saw big a nice frame...