Ok, I didn’t know that went away. But unsuccessful applicants are still refunded license fee. App fee is non refundable, license fee refundable. Unless the site hasn’t been updated which I won’t rule out. It’s under “online applications”. Says refund even if applicants select population management box. So following this logic, the trick should still work.
Introductory information for big-game and draw hunt applications in New Mexico: online application process (with video), reminders, hunt codes, & rejection.
wildlife.dgf.nm.gov