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New Mexico Mule Deer hunt Fall 2017
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09/03/17 03:33 PM
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I have to admit I have not worked as hard to get into shape for my upcoming mule deer hunt this year. I can handle most of my spots in the shape I am in, but some new spots might bite me in the butt? My wife and I made a trip out west earlier this year and I picked out a new camping spot that should make my hike a little easier to my go to spot. Still have a couple of drainage's I want to check out before the season opens (Oct 28-Nov 1). Plan on going out a few days earlier to put an eye on the area.
Didn't draw last year and wasted money going to Colorado on an Elk OTC 2nd rifle season hunt. Got a nice tan and talked to a lot of hunters that didn't see any elk either? But sa la vie...
Founding Member of the 7MM STW Club Member Cull Hunting Association Best times that I have had has been fishing/hunting with my wife and daughter
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Re: New Mexico Mule Deer hunt Fall 2017
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09/04/17 11:20 AM
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copperhead
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What unit are you hunting in?
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Re: New Mexico Mule Deer hunt Fall 2017
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09/04/17 01:41 PM
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I will be hunting in Unit 30, south of Queens.
Founding Member of the 7MM STW Club Member Cull Hunting Association Best times that I have had has been fishing/hunting with my wife and daughter
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Re: New Mexico Mule Deer hunt Fall 2017
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09/04/17 04:41 PM
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I hunted Unit 30 for 20 years. I haven't drawn the last two though. Not sure if you're familiar with the area or not but I'd be happy to help if you need it.
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Re: New Mexico Mule Deer hunt Fall 2017
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09/06/17 05:38 PM
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TWarren
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I love that unit, I got to archery hunt it two years ago. Never saw anything big but just a lot of deer in general.
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Re: New Mexico Mule Deer hunt Fall 2017
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09/07/17 02:48 AM
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I shot a 3 x3 two years ago, first DyH and was stoocked. Met game water on the way out and he showed me photos of some 170 plus deer that had been killed and/or still alive. A 150 inch deer in the area sounds like a typical big boy with some bigger depending on the year. Size helps, but the hunt is the trip and what counts for me?
Founding Member of the 7MM STW Club Member Cull Hunting Association Best times that I have had has been fishing/hunting with my wife and daughter
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