NM Elk Bottom Feeder

[Zim]

Was looking over applications dates and it looks like New Mexico is next? After 15 years of elk rejections, I just want a bull tag. Any bull tag. So I'm dropping all the way down from Good/Mid/Low unit choices, to Low/Low/Low, including both unit 2 archery hunts. I don't expect the results to change. Anyone else lowering their sights this year?

 

[Nick87]

Its not like you've got points you have to use. Do you just want to be able to say you hunted New Mexico and be done with it? Did lowering your sights get you into double digit odds?

 

[ccc23454]

Maybe send them a email to make sure they understand how many points you have in other states and how important you are because of that. It might impress them so much that they move your application to the winners pile. I am sure it's just oversight they haven't gifted you a tag yet.

 

[Zim]

Its not like you've got points you have to use. Do you just want to be able to say you hunted New Mexico and be done with it? Did lowering your sights get you into double digit odds?

I cut my elk teeth in the Pecos when you could draw a 4 week hunt every year. Just miss going. Had a lot of great memories. Took a big one in 2011. In fact, I don't need any more big ones. Would just like to revisit with my bow, have a good experience, hear some bugles, and bring home some meat. Yes it got me up to 28% in the guided pool but still no luck.

 

[Zim]

Maybe send them a email to make sure they understand how many points you have in other states and how important you are because of that. It might impress them so much that they move your application to the winners pile. I am sure it's just oversight they haven't gifted you a tag yet.

Why am I not surprised there's another tool on a web forum making unprovoked personal attacks? What a novel idea!

 

[Nick87]

Yes it got me up to 28% in the guided pool but still no luck.

Didn't realize you were going in the guided pool. If you were going that route and are neat hunting I think there are some cow hunts that outfitters offer no draw and cheaper.