Ms. Blackwolf Report post Posted August 11, 2021 Lucky me...new to this group, new to hunting, single female, and unit 42 any sex whitetail any weapon....and surprise surprise, no one wants to bother with whitetail and go with me. I see it's mostly private lands and that pockets of them are found in certain areas only (mostly private lands from what I'm reading). I have a Savage Axis .30-06 I'm practicing with for long distances (also new to shooting but getting tight groupings at least so I'm not worried about that ). I plan to scout the area but need to know where is best, and if there are ANY public lands in 42 that is home to whitetail??? Thanks in advance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 11, 2021 Welcome. I am not familiar with that area so not much help. Looks like a passable grouping. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms. Blackwolf Report post Posted August 11, 2021 5 hours ago, PRDATR said: Welcome. I am not familiar with that area so not much help. Looks like a passable grouping. LOL Thank you for the thumbs-up I saw some posts on 42 back in 2011. But the animals move so things may have changed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wish2hunt Report post Posted August 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Ms. Blackwolf said: Thank you for the thumbs-up I saw some posts on 42 back in 2011. But the animals move so things may have changed They will be in the same area year after year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted August 12, 2021 Pretty positive those are eastern whitetails just FYI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms. Blackwolf Report post Posted August 12, 2021 I guess I'll find out. After I scout a few areas and take photos I'll update on what I find out that way. Saw a few pics of Coues in NM posted but maybe it was Texas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckshotaz Report post Posted August 13, 2021 You should download OnX and pay the subscription you will be able to see all the public land. New Mexico also has deals with private land owners that allow you to hunt ranches around the state. Good luck, I would give you more info if I had it. But I hunt south and west of your area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms. Blackwolf Report post Posted August 13, 2021 I just did (they're on sale btw) and it's great! I think like maybe 4 others got tags in that area for whitetail so I'm not holding my breath but it's an adventure. Probably no Coues as I misread DNR blog. But Texas whitetail are. If I get a really small one maybe I can pretend it's a Coues lol....Thanks again for good advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
