ISO New Mexico Private Landowner Elk Tags

[CurrentTide]

I have some points built up in other states and apply for the same low draw odds/high success rate hunts in NM each year, but me and some friends are looking into the private landowner tags this year.

Most of what I'm finding are fully-outfitted. Does anyone have any experience or advice on best way to go about finding a reasonably priced, quality landowner tag that allows for a DIY hunt?

Any guidance is appreciated!

[CurrentTide]

I should probably add, there are 3 of us. We're all experienced in the backcountry and have some experience bowhunting elk - have not put one on the ground yet. Looking for an opportunity to get more experience with quality interactions - much higher odds of success than CO OTC.

[BassMaster13]

No help finding tags but L.O.T are in high demand in NM.
Landowners are getting an premium for tags. If you want good opportunity/ quality I would suggest all splitting the price of 1 tag. Take turns for stalks. Might find a deal on some ranch/private land only tags, Unit wide tags are going to be a tough find.

A decent L.O.T I'm guessing is gonna be 6k or more. Rumor is some tags are going for 12-15k in primo areas.

Good luck.

[CurrentTide]

Gracious. Thanks for the info.

[Huggybear]

They are out there but hard to find. I was lucky enough to find muzzle loader tags.