Bitter24 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 Well looks like I drew my first out of state tag for NM. Drew the first archery bull hunt in 17. Now the prep work and research begins on the unit. Only have driven through NM, so should be a learning experience. Should be able to get over there at least 3 times for 4 day scouting trips. Sounds like the unit holds some big bulls but the elk move around a bunch. Never expected to draw the tag. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azelkhunter69 Report post Posted April 12, 2017 Well, I got "unsuccessful" in my first/desperate attempt. Bad enough I already got "Not Drawn" here in AZ. I'm going to start drinking......oh wait, I haven't stopped since our results came out. Congrats. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZTB5 Report post Posted April 13, 2017 Congrats! After striking out in AZ, I drew a unit 15 tag in NM. Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bitter24 Report post Posted April 14, 2017 AZelkhunter69, yeah I hear you there! I was getting real used to see the red boxs on my app's in NM last handful of years. I truly didnt expect any different this year. Was in conplete shock when it showed green! I struck out in AZ as well, though planned on that as I drew my tag here last year. So now the 5-12 year wait for me in AZ again. AZTB5, Congrats on your tag man! That was one of my choices as well. Love to hear back from you on how you hunt goes. Hopefully you can knock a bull down! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azelkhunter69 Report post Posted April 15, 2017 How fast do you guys normally get your refunds? They refunded my license fee on the 12th, but haven't refunded the tag fee yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bitter24 Report post Posted April 16, 2017 It should be soon, I havent got my return for my other tags I didnt draw yet either. Probably this coming week I am figuring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted April 17, 2017 17 is a good unit. Get in shape for steep mountains and 9000 foot elevation. Prepare to get away from the roads to run into elk consistently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bitter24 Report post Posted April 17, 2017 Red, thank you for the reply. Sounds good, Im pretty used to the 8-9k feet of elevation part so that shouldnt be a problem. Waiting on a map of the unit to arrive, to start searching where I want to scout at. Hopefully I can figure something out and get into some elk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STEVENFJR Report post Posted April 19, 2017 Hunted 17 past 3 years. My pops has that tag again this year. Great unit and good bulls for sure. Good luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bitter24 Report post Posted April 22, 2017 StevenFJR, thanks! Also good luck to your father. Let me know how you guys do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
