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5yearcoueshunter , Thanks for the info about New Mexico , I really appreciate it . I have made up my mind to go in 04 if I get drawn or not . I really thought more people would have responded to this question but maybe everybody is working really hard to find their own good spots. I totally uinderstand. I hope you tie into a big one on your next coues hunt . Thanks again Coues Addict.

Ernesto C. I agree with Amanda about proper field care , It is really important to get your venison dressed and cooled out a.s.a.p. . I generally " Bone Out " the majority of my deer meat , but , I personally think a lot of the " gamey taste " people talk about is from the fat. I like to cut all the fat off with about 1/8 inch of meat also . Then I generally BBQ the meat Hot and Fast and leave the meat fairly rare, throw in some Ranch style beans, Salad ,and Fried Potatoes and man I`m in Heaven. I haven`t noticed any taste differance in taste from Oct. bucks to Dec. bucks. Oh ,and If you take steaks along with you to your Buddies Dec. deercamp. They always seem to be better than at home." Maybe It`s the surroundings" Hope this helps . Sincerely , Coues Addict

Old Boy , I Have hunted Coues deer for quite a few years now and I have used nosler Ballistc Tips since they first came out on coues and mule deer. Years ago I used nosler solid base bullets. Then They put the polycarbonate tip on them and sold them as ballistic tips. I am not a big fan of partitions on coues. I also don`t worry to much about the front shoulder meat. I shoot them right in the shoulder . I personally don`t want them to get away. They seem to drop Right in their tracks. I got lucky and drew a Dec. tag this year and took a descent buck. I was way back in there , and sure as H_ _ L did not want to chase him around right before dark. Good Luck Coues Addict

Chris , I Have been hunting coues deer for quite a while now and I once saw over forty whitetail in one day. I thought that was awesome , and I have never seen that many again in one day. Then I have had days that I maybe only saw two or three deer in one day. That usually makes me hunt even harder. I really think it just goes back to that old saying of being in " The Right place at the Right Time". Anyway, I try not to get to hung up on overall numbers. I would much rather see one really good buck than tons of deer because the big bucks just really rock me. Anyway my answer to your question. Any day Coues hunting is a good day one deer or ten who cares.Good Luck Coues Addict.

Hey, All You New Mexico hunters can anyone tell me how the hunting is in some of the not so primo areas? I want to try my luck in New Mexico Even If I don`t get drawn for one of the real good areas. Thanks COUES ADDICT.