corkin it Report post Posted July 10, 2015 Good morning. Rumors are that it should be a great season to pick Pinons. I've only done it while elk hunting in the past and since I don't have a tag AGAIN!!!!!!.....thought it would be cool to get in the high country this way. My question is...is there some sort of network or current info on areas to go? Im in Southern NM close to Unit 34 and the Gila. Would make for a fun weekend with the family I think. Good luck to you all on draws. I'm waiting for my first coues tag in Arizona in 25 years:) Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted July 10, 2015 They grow about the same elevation as junipers. Use Google Earth to find them 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted July 10, 2015 People seem to be more secretive about Pinon spots than they are good hunting spots. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted July 10, 2015 I grew up picking Pinon around Taos, NM. I look forward to taking my son once he gets older. I hope he gets excited about the big soft pinon nuts he finds like I did (Rabbit droppings) My uncle is on the 'in' with where the good spots are. Him and guy in the white van on the side of the road are buddies. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tres Report post Posted July 10, 2015 I grew up picking Pinon around Taos, NM. I look forward to taking my son once he gets older. I hope he gets excited about the big soft pinon nuts he finds like I did (Rabbit droppings) My uncle is on the 'in' with where the good spots are. Him and guy in the white van on the side of the road are buddies. Hahaha. I used to go pick them up near Los Alamos/ white rock area. The van on the side of the road used to park near my house in Sombrillo. I love pinion but if I eat too much I break out. They make my skin oily 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lv2hnt Report post Posted July 10, 2015 I remember foraging for pinon nuts during my much younger years. Best part was when I'd crack open a handful using my teeth (not looked on favorably by my dentist), then eat a handful all at once. Sweet ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jp0212 Report post Posted July 10, 2015 I'm so excited about my hunt. My first choice was Unit 22 for the December hunt and my second choice was 22 for the October hunt. Both are for Coues. My first choice would be amazing, but I know the odds are low on that one. I'm happy either way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted July 10, 2015 I'm so excited about my hunt. My first choice was Unit 22 for the December hunt and my second choice was 22 for the October hunt. Both are for Coues. My first choice would be amazing, but I know the odds are low on that one. I'm happy either way! Just wondering what this comment has to do with Pinion Nuts? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted July 10, 2015 I think he is trying to say there are pinion nuts in 22. His comment had to do more with pinion nuts than yours!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterjohnny Report post Posted July 10, 2015 All the nuts are coming out, not just pinion! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wish2hunt Report post Posted July 11, 2015 But he is happy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted July 11, 2015 What do you do with them after you pick them up? Roast them, dry them or what? I've tried just eating them and remember they tasted nasty, like pine sap. I bought some in Winslow that I think we're roasted with salt and they were pretty good. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted July 11, 2015 Here is the NM secret to gathering piñon nuts. Go where the piñon trees are. One year deer hunting in the northern part of the Gila forest I think I got like 10 pounds off one tree. It was a huge tree but not close to any roads. Growing up in Santa Fe I just use to go out towards where they put by-pass in but that is all houses now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted July 11, 2015 What do you do with them after you pick them up? Roast them, dry them or what? I've tried just eating them and remember they tasted nasty, like pine sap. I bought some in Winslow that I think we're roasted with salt and they were pretty good. Roast them like pumpkin seeds. At least they tasted like pine sap rather than grass so you knew they were pinon nuts and not rabbit berries. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted July 11, 2015 Father in law picks a lot every year. Think he sells them raw? We usually get a few pounds. I love pesto!!! The wife not so much lol. She'll have a handful of the given crop and I'll get fat on the rest! Also he picks in New Mexico around his place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
