Successful Draw in New Mexico!

[stuartg]

I finally pulled a deer tag for New Mexico, after two years of applying! My brother, who lives there, pulled the same tag. Looks like some mule deer will be in trouble come October 25!

Hope the rest of ya's were successful as well! :thumbsup:

 

[Bear Rider]

What part of New Mexico?

 

[stuartg]

Lincoln National Forest - Unit 34 at the end of October. My brother is in the Air Force and moved to Alamogordo last year, so he's about 20 mins from where we'll hunt. He said it's not the greatest area for trophies, but he always sees tons of deer. Honestly, I'm just happy to get out in those woods - it's beautiful.

 

[satx78247]

CONGRADS!!!!

yours, satx

 

[rwiliff]

Me too, deer and elk. But mine are both archery so enough said here.

Warmest Regards,
Robert

 

[Bear Rider]

Congrats.

I'm assuming that you are not familiar with New Mexico, so allow me a comment about the climate. In fall, the afternoons can be quite balmy. However, because of the high altitude, when the sun goes down, the temperature can drop to freezing. This is one of the more frequent causes of accidental death amongst hunters and hikers. People go out dressed for the pleasant afternoon conditions, carrying no extra clothing or gear, then get stranded overnight for some reason, and die of exposure. NM is a good place to remember the maxim that "Mother Nature is a gripe."

 

[stuartg]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to pack appropriately.