I'm going purely after meat/experience this year. Put in for WY cow elk. Higher probability of drawing/tagging out (hopefully). Will be hunting with my 454 Casull assuming I draw.
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For you folks submitting applications for drawing tags, this may he of interest. I use OnX Hunt all the time, both hunting and search & rescue.
Just remember to download the area you’re going prior while on WiFi. Then you have the full map and information with no cell service. Otherwise- you’re flying blind.
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Originally posted by texas shag View PostI believe Arizona is supposed to start hitting cards tomorrow.
I got an email from AZFG stating they extended the deadline to update cc info until tomorrow, I guess they are drawing after that. They have been having a ton of IT issues.
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Is New Mexico worth applying to? I have done it for 10 years, probably into it for $500 or $600 in fees and nothing to show for it.
I was looking up the premium elk hunts and for my top three the best odds for the third choice is a 3% chance of drawing. Not looking for an opportunity hunt.
My question is, is applying in New Mexico for trophy units only basically a stupid tax on wannabe elk trophy hunters?Last edited by BuckSmasher; 03-16-2021, 03:24 PM.
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Originally posted by BuckSmasher View PostIs New Mexico worth applying to? I have done it for 10 years, probably into it for $500 or $600 in fees and nothing to show for it.
I was looking up the premium elk hunts and for my top three the best odds for the third choice is a 3% chance of drawing. Not looking for an opportunity hunt.
My question is, is applying in New Mexico for trophy units only basically a stupid tax on wannabe elk trophy hunters?
If the changes in LQ allocations go through next year those odds will be much higher in 2022.
NM produces some huge bulls no doubt but I wonder about those draw odds.
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Originally posted by BuckSmasher View PostIs New Mexico worth applying to? I have done it for 10 years, probably into it for $500 or $600 in fees and nothing to show for it.
I was looking up the premium elk hunts and for my top three the best odds for the third choice is a 3% chance of drawing. Not looking for an opportunity hunt.
My question is, is applying in New Mexico for trophy units only basically a stupid tax on wannabe elk trophy hunters?
Someone’s got to draw those tags. If you don’t put in for them it’s guaranteed to not be you. Over ten years you’re only out 50 a year to have the opportunity at a world class elk hunt.
You’re the only one that can know if it’s worth it to you or not. It’s worth it to me
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Originally posted by wytex View PostHad you been applying in Wyoming and/or buying PP for those 10 years you could be hunting a trophy area this fall.
If the changes in LQ allocations go through next year those odds will be much higher in 2022.
NM produces some huge bulls no doubt but I wonder about those draw odds.
I have 2 less than max in Wyoming, not sure how I want to spend them, but definitely looking to spend them next year. Just planning on focusing on Idaho only this year unless I draw a crazy random good tag in Utah or NM, if I even put in for NM.
Originally posted by jaker_cc View PostSomeone’s got to draw those tags. If you don’t put in for them it’s guaranteed to not be you. Over ten years you’re only out 50 a year to have the opportunity at a world class elk hunt.
You’re the only one that can know if it’s worth it to you or not. It’s worth it to me
Originally posted by BassMaster13 View Postnot worth it save your money..
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Originally posted by BuckSmasher View PostIs New Mexico worth applying to? I have done it for 10 years, probably into it for $500 or $600 in fees and nothing to show for it.
I was looking up the premium elk hunts and for my top three the best odds for the third choice is a 3% chance of drawing. Not looking for an opportunity hunt.
My question is, is applying in New Mexico for trophy units only basically a stupid tax on wannabe elk trophy hunters?
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Originally posted by BuckSmasher View PostLet me re-phrase the question.
Has anyone on the GS ever drawn a premium NM elk tag?
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