2023 New Mexico Draw Results

[Desk Pop]

Truly beginning to wonder if I will ever draw in NM. Probably going on 15 consecutive years of red. I don’t likely have 15 more years of DIY elk hunting abilities in me….

If there was only a way to be reasonably rewarded for longevity in a state's draw system while still allowing new applicants a chance at a tag....

 

[TX Trophy Hunter]

What kind of optics are you using? Quality optics are definitely a game changer.

Nightforce SHV

 

[SAJ-99]

Like @JT13, I feel like I caught the car...

 

[Desk Pop]

Three swings.

Three strikes.

Best of luck to lucky winners!

 

[hank4elk]

If there was only a way to be reasonably rewarded for longevity in a state's draw system while still allowing new applicants a chance at a tag....

There is. It's called the random draw.

 

[Hunt West]

Going on two decades without drawing a NM elk tag, and most years I don’t even put in for the “premium” hunts.

 

[WildWill]

Well will ya look at that. Scored the same unit elk as last year, but muzzleloader instead of 1st rifle. I knew the EZ-mode muzzle guys would switch to rifle this year. Plan: Success.

I had the same strategy but heard so many claim to do the same wasn't sure the odds would actually improve. I also drew a muzzleloader tag and will be interested to see if there actually was a decrease or if it was just my lucky day.

 

[HuntNM]

I had the same strategy but heard so many claim to do the same wasn't sure the odds would actually improve. I also drew a muzzleloader tag and will be interested to see if there actually was a decrease or if it was just my lucky day.

Yea, it was a gamble. Most likely we just hit the lucky number with similar apps as last year, but we'll see. I'm excited because muzzle guys blew out my scouted area last year before rifle.

 

[TheGreek]

I drew a Barbary sheep tag! I’m going big game hunting in NM for the first time! Feel free to send honey holes. Ha ha!

 

[Scott85]

 

[Corn king 60]

I believe back a couple weeks I predicted results would be on the 20th
thats all I got right. ALL RED

 

[EYJONAS!]

 

[TNHUNTER]

Unsuccessful... Congrats to those that drew !!

 

[CRJR45]

YAY ! I get my money back , LOL I drew the red card , dammit ! It's an landowner tag for me .

 

[Valley1320]

Should I start a live hunt type of thread for my valle vidal bear hunt? I'm leaving next Monday for it

 

[brownbear932008]

Holly crap I drew THREE tags 1st choice elk muzzy, 1st choice rifle deer, 2nd choice rifle antelope. I am seriously gonna have to quit my job at this point I am pretty sure! Unbelievable!!!!!

 

[Valley1320]

My NR buddy from ks drew both deer and antelope only species he put in for and first year applying. He could kill a stud goat with the tag he drew

 

[fishing4sanity]

 

[Buschy]

Red across all apps.

One tag in 15 years (elk in 2009 on my first application) is a rough go.

Good luck to all that pulled tags and enjoy the fall.

 

[TX Trophy Hunter]

Fixed it for you

Fixed what?