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re: New Mexico Draw Results 2026

Posted on 4/22/26 at 3:22 pm to
Posted by bigbuckdj
Member since Sep 2011
1988 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 3:22 pm to
I’ve heard if you have a legit medical excuse or something it’s worth reaching out to see if they’ll consider refunding the tag.

Outside of that you have to eat the tag. I believe you can donate it to a youth or disabled veteran, you’d have to call and ask.
Posted by drakeT1217
Member since Jun 2010
779 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 9:19 pm to
I drew a unit 16 deer tag. I know it’s not one of the super coveted tags but I’m pumped. Anyone know anything about that area ?
Posted by PierPunk
#BugaNation
Member since Apr 2013
3319 posts
Posted on 4/22/26 at 10:29 pm to
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Ready for my annual rejection



Drew a unit 16 elk archery tag
Posted by meaux5
New York, NY
Member since Sep 2010
11029 posts
Posted on 4/23/26 at 7:30 am to
Dad and I drew deer tags in unit 31.

Super pumped
Posted by Mathias
Houston
Member since Jun 2008
3149 posts
Posted on 4/23/26 at 8:37 am to
Bring snake boots or gaiters. I hunted unit 33 last year and almost stepped on one. Scared the hell out of me.
Posted by wiltznucs
Apollo Beach, FL
Member since Sep 2005
9385 posts
Posted on 4/23/26 at 6:37 pm to
10 years without drawing a permit. We’re officially in double digits!
Posted by Woodsmaster
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2021
180 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 3:10 am to
No go for me on the draw results. May end up having to look at Alaska for a sheep hunt.
Posted by Theotherpikecounty
pike county
Member since Aug 2014
639 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 8:48 am to
didnt draw new mexico


still waiting on utah, arizona, and colorado. Im in deer and elk in all three. will draw 1. hope to draw 3!!!!!!!
Posted by bigbuckdj
Member since Sep 2011
1988 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 11:54 am to
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I drew a unit 16 deer tag. I know it’s not one of the super coveted tags but I’m pumped. Anyone know anything about that area ?


What season? You should go elk hunt with that guy who drew 16 haha. I hunted 21 a and b for September archery mule deer, I spent a fair amount of time in the mountains and only saw elk and small mule deer. Saw more bucks on blm and state land, the biologist also told me the populations are more dense out of the mountains. Prepare to look through your binoculars until your eyes bleed.
Posted by wiltznucs
Apollo Beach, FL
Member since Sep 2005
9385 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 3:17 pm to
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Drew a unit 16 elk archery tag


I did an archery elk hunt in 16A almost 20 years ago. It was sort of a mess because there was a recent large wildfire in the unit, which the NFS made unavailable to hunters. Sort of forced all the hunters into a smaller area and at the same time the elk were gravitating toward the recent burn to eat all the new growth. Incredibly frustrating at times.

I ended up getting a pretty decent 5x5 on the last day. We accidentally bumped a giant earlier in the week. Easily a 350+ bull.

It was difficult hunt; but, definitely memorable. A few guys gave up only 1-2 days in because the hiking was too much. Get yourself in shape. Invest in some good boots and be ready to do some glassing.
This post was edited on 4/24/26 at 3:19 pm
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