Got drawn for Unit 36 near Ruidoso. From the little research I've done, it seems to be a very good unit. Anyone ever hunted here? We are going to be giving it a shot in September. It will be my first ever muley hunt.
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Been there several times but have not hunted it. lots of deer though. Check out all the land around ski appachie. Some of it belongs to the indians but some is public. -
Congrats and good luckComment
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Right now just pray for rain because Lincoln National Forest is closed to the public due to fire danger. They have been getting some rain over the last few days but it doesn't look like nearly enough for them to open the Forest.Comment
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I had a more detailed post not sure what happend to it?
Anyway I have a few ideas. Get a USGS 7.5 minute topo of the quadrant that includes Nogal peak and we will talk. I will ask if your group can handle 5-8 mile hikes at 6500+ elevations?
rtread hunts 36 alot also so he may be a good resource as well. His brother lives in Capitan I think.Comment
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Where do I get this topo?Originally posted by ladrones View Post
Both of us are good shape, but we live at sea level. I'm sure the elevation will take it's toll on us. We'll do what we can.Comment
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I don't think Lincoln NF is even in our unit. I'm almost hoping it doesn't rain and maybe we can find and hunt some water sources.Originally posted by RdRdrFan View PostComment
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I'm taking it you drew the bow-hunt. January is your best time of year for hunting muley's in that area of the country. They hit full rut towards the end of December or early January. I've hunted 37 for 12 years and 36 is a little rougher but the trophy quality is better IMO. I use this website for my topo research and just print and laminate what I need: http://www.terraserver.com/view.asp?...&stac=10021000. Ladrones is right on with looking in the Nogal area.Comment
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Lincoln NF is definitely all over unit 36. http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/recr...ents/gmu36.pdfOriginally posted by Oz_Ag View PostComment
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You can go to the USGS website and get a full quadrant map of that area. They will ship a high quality paper version to you. Or you can go to a good quality survey/mapping supply company locally and they can print you a full-size quadrant on quality paper if they have the large plotter printer. Holmans in Albuquerque is who I use and they do have a website to make orders from.
I have specific trails and roads I want you to be able to look at. You can go to the site Steven suggested or to acme mapper 2.0 to look them up. I would head his advice on the Jan. portion of the hunt (rut). You might just use the sept portion of the hunt to get familiar with the unit a little.Comment
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If it don't rain you will be paying to hunt on private property as the conditions in the forest are so dire they may not open it back up. I have an elk hunt in the next unit over so I do want the monsoons to kick in soon so I can scout.Originally posted by Oz_Ag View PostComment
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My son drew a Youth Tag in 36 this year. He will be 10 when his hunt takes place. He's excited, as am I. I've only been in this unit briefly a couple of times, but have seen deer and elk. Good luck in your hunt this year!Comment
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I hunted there a lot. Killed 2 160 class bucks I'll give you more info. When i get home and can type on a keyboard not a bad unit but more elk than deerComment
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Yeah, it is. That is where you will be hunting unless you get access to private land.Originally posted by Oz_Ag View PostComment
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Yeah, my mistake. I was looking at the other part of the NF that isn't in 36. So yes, I guess I will pray for rain here and there.Originally posted by RdRdrFan View PostComment
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