NM Unit 27 shameless information request

[jpc01101]

I drew a Dec. rifle whitetail tag for Unit 27. Looking at the unit on OnX the road situation looks rough, tons of public but a lot of the roads say "private road" leading in. Hoping someone on here has some info and would be willing to have a conversation either via phone or PM. I likely won't get a chance to scout much (maybe a day before season starts). I have hunted coues just across the border in 35a in AZ and the terrain looks similar so I feel comfortable that I understand how to approach the "hunt" portion of the hunt. Clearly if you have any honey holes send those OnX pins my way, but some access info would really help a brother out. Thanks!

 

[jpc01101]

I'm not mad at all of you...I'm just disappointed

 

[ImBillT]

Call the local GW, and county police department. They will be able to help with what roads you can use.

Anytime you’re in NM you should use CarryMap. The roads and ownership information is better than OnX(and it’s free). OnX is easier to view and use offline, so it’s worth having, but consulting CarryMap will help.

 

[ImBillT]

^^^^^^

Bump because I added new information to the post after you liked it, and I didn’t want you to miss it.

 

[jpc01101]

Thanks! Appreciate the help!!

 

[NM_Hawkeye]

Thanks!! Looking at trying this tag myself in 2026!!

 

[Fitz]

Following this.

 

[jpc01101]

My Dad is going with me in Dec. I’m pretty excited. Will keep this thread updated as we get closer.

 

[jpc01101]

About a month out. Had some luck getting a tag holder list from Huntinfool and got some general info on the unit. Looking forward to glassing up a nice Coues buck. I’m back to solo on this one as Dad backed out.

 

[NM_Hawkeye]

good luck!!!!

 

[jpc01101]

Spent the past two days glassing my brains out. Looking high and low and everywhere in between. I have seen 1 doe and her fawn twice. The first was a legit spot and the second time the fawn was running in circles and had a bad case of the zoomies .
Not sure I fully understand Coues deer hunting yet LOL. Found a great place to be tomorrow evening (I have to work tomorrow morning). Staying north of Rodeo and it is a darn long drive to where I’m hunting.
I live in a very rural part of KY but this is RURAL no grocery stores or gas stations even for miles. Not a bad thing, just interesting.

 

[Hem]

"no grocery stores or gas stations even for miles"

Sorry, but this is funny.

 

[jpc01101]

"no grocery stores or gas stations even for miles"

Sorry, but this is funny.

I’m not even talking about where I’m hunting. I’m used to that. Just saying short of the Lochsa in ID I can’t remember a place that I’ve been that is this far away from stuff. I guess I’m just thinking about the folks that live around. You’d better make a solid grocery list and check it twice before you leave. LOL