NM Pronghorn DIY Questions

[44mAG]

I am really wanting to go on a NM pronghorn hunt next year. From the research I have done, there are basically three options.

1. Get drawn and be assigned a ranch to hunt on. Drawing seems to be really difficult in NM. (Least expensive)
2. Go through an outfitter using a drawn tag or more expensive LO tag. (Most expensive)
3. Obtain a LO tag and do a DIY where permission is granted. (In between 1 and 2 on cost)

I am most interested in options 1 and 3. Has anyone hunted goats in NM going these routes, and if so, any tips, general information, and/or contact info regarding LO tags would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[bigchiefj]

I've only drawn rifle tags and they send you the ranch assignment. Pretty easy and not a lot of research other than looking at maps/photographs of the ranch.

You could also try to draw an archery tag and hunt the public land in the unit the tag is good for.

[ownels]

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[clayg08]

I'm in the same dilemma. I've done #1 for several years now with no success in being drawn.

I received a Cabelas TAGS booklet in the mail last night and will start doing some research through that.

[ladrones]

I drew a tag as a resident several year ago. It is a pretty tough draw. I think purchasing a land owner tag direct from the LO and DIY is your best option. If you can find one. Just make sure you get it in a good unit.
Probably cheaper routes in other states that have quantity over quality.

[Hillary]

We get private land every year.
IMO it is the way to go!

[44mAG]

We get private land every year.
IMO it is the way to go!

Is the only way to obtain a LO tag, without going through an outfitter, to know somebody who knows somebody?

[ladrones]

Is the only way to obtain a LO tag, without going through an outfitter, to know somebody who knows somebody?

Look at the NM G&F site the click on the A-Plus link. Should have contact info for unit landowners.

[clayg08]

Look at the NM G&F site the click on the A-Plus link. Should have contact info for unit landowners.

yep. i'm browsing that now. there's a long list of contacts throughout the state with info that shows #of acres and allowed harvest / # of animals allotted.

any idea on a "reasonable" rate to pay the landowners ? i know it's entirely up to them, but, wondering if there is an average $ ?

[Hillary]

We got lucky the first year thru a know somebody situation. We go thru an outfitter now but do a diy.

Tag costs can vary thru the state. We have hunted 2 different parts. Anywhere from 2,000 and up isn't unreasonable.
On top of the tag it cost about $500 more for the licenses

[Hillary]

A lot of the landowners use outfitters. The decent places that produce good goats will be thru an outfitter.

[thebomb6_99]

Does it have to be New Mexico? Even living in New Mexico I could not get a tag. 1st year putting in for Wyoming I got one.

[44mAG]

We got lucky the first year thru a know somebody situation. We go thru an outfitter now but do a diy.

Tag costs can vary thru the state. We have hunted 2 different parts. Anywhere from 2,000 and up isn't unreasonable.
On top of the tag it cost about $500 more for the licenses

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[jmoore]

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