New Mexico 2B question

[W.Reid24]

you as well, I have done a ton of research and talked to a few aquantences that hunt the area, ill be more than happy to share once I can send a PM. I also have a pretty good relationship with the LE and game wardens usually as I am in that field here in Illinois. They usually dont lead me astray....usually ; )

That would be awesome I would greatly appreciate any help or pointers you can provide. I been doing a lot of research also trying to see if I can get out there For a weekend or sometimes to get a lay of the land. I have quite a few areas of interest per E scouting but that never does it justice

 

[W.Reid24]

I don’t see a reason not to take the sxs. If you get a season with wet weather, you’ll want it. Every time I’ve hunted 2B, we’ve gotten a slashed tire also, but I haven’t been there in quite a long time. Worth it just for the wear on your truck. If you plan on camping, the sxs can get you closer to your hunt area than a truck can.

I’ve decided to bring it along. I don’t see any downside from it other than having to pull a trailer. I’d prefer not to beat up my pick up since it’s my way home. My poor wife already has to put up with enough for my shenanigans. I don’t need to add any more to it.

 

[Trapper330]

When is your season? I got drawn for 3rd season...Nov 3-8.

 

[ckeehn]

Hey,

I was wondering how your hunt went. I drew this tag this year for second rifle. Any unexpected surprises, or surprises for that matter haha.

I have the same tag as you do this year. Ill be coming from SW WI. I will be doing a solo hunt. Good luck!

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[KHNC]

Hey,

I was wondering how your hunt went. I drew this tag this year for second rifle. Any unexpected surprises, or surprises for that matter haha.

It went pretty good. Shot a nice one from the road. Easy unit to hunt.

 

[butcherboy]

You guys that draw this tag are dang lucky! I hunted it a lot as a kid growing up with a lot of misses on some monster bucks. Both with a rifle and a bow. No range finders in those days. It’s been 23 years since I’ve had a mule deer tag in my own state.

 

[W.Reid24]

When is your season? I got drawn for 3rd season...Nov 3-8.

I have the first rifle. Oct 21-25

 

[Trapper330]

I have the first rifle. Oct 21-25

Are you camping?

 

[W.Reid24]

Are you camping?

That’s my plan. that way I can be close to my hunting area and not have to pay for a hotel and drive so far every morning.

 

[Marine4life]

That’s my plan. that way I can be close to my hunting area and not have to pay for a hotel and drive so far every morning.

I had the January Archery tag about 10 years ago and stayed at the casino in Dulce. It was nice having a hot shower at night but that drive sucked. Between all the elk on the highway and the snow it made for a long day. Wish I would have just taken the wall tent.


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[Trapper330]

I had the January Archery tag about 10 years ago and stayed at the casino in Dulce. It was nice having a hot shower at night but that drive sucked. Between all the elk on the highway and the snow it made for a long day. Wish I would have just taken the wall tent.


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Yeah, looking for a place to stay...not a ton of options!?

 

[Jaker_cc]

Yeah, looking for a place to stay...not a ton of options!?

There’s a hotel down by the lake that a friend stayed in when he drew it. I camped and liked it a lot more from the way he tells it

 

[W.Reid24]

I had the January Archery tag about 10 years ago and stayed at the casino in Dulce. It was nice having a hot shower at night but that drive sucked. Between all the elk on the highway and the snow it made for a long day. Wish I would have just taken the wall tent.


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Yes a hot show is nice. But a few extra hours of sleep is too !

 

[W.Reid24]

How is cell reception out there ?

 

[SDSmacker]

How is cell reception out there ?

Spotty but if you get to a higher area you generally get cell service. I was able to find a place to camp that had cell service and every knob you would get on you would have good service.

 

[butcherboy]

You would be much better off bringing a wall tent and stove with you. Staying in Bloomfield or Aztec would be nice but it will turn into a long drive twice a day. The hotel below the dam is an option but there is only two places to eat there and they aren’t open all the time. Dulce is still a little ways to go and you will have to deal with a lot of elk and snow. I’ve driven back and forth many times on late archery hunts, rifle hunts, and late cow elk hunts. It gets old really, really fast. A lot of wasted time and loss of sleep starts to take its toll.

 

[Trapper330]

You would be much better off bringing a wall tent and stove with you. Staying in Bloomfield or Aztec would be nice but it will turn into a long drive twice a day. The hotel below the damn is an option but there is only two places to eat there and they aren’t open all the time. Dulce is still a little ways to go and you will have to deal with a lot of elk and snow. I’ve driven back and forth many times on late archery hunts, rifle hunts, and late cow elk hunts. It gets old really, really fast. A lot of wasted time and loss of sleep starts to take its toll.

Do you happen to know the name of the hotel? Is there usually snow in November?

 

[butcherboy]

It used to be called Abe’s motel and fly shop. I think the family has sold one side of the business so I don’t what it’s called now. I should know this off the top of my head cause I drive by there a lot. There usually isn’t much snow in November and
Most of the time none at all. However, I’ve been on hunts in November when it’s dumped 14” in 6 hours. Just be prepared for it and if there is no snow then no problem. Always be prepared for the snotty roads if it rains or snows. Also, there could be more snow in Dulce than in 2b around the lake.

 

[Trapper330]

It used to be called Abe’s motel and fly shop. I think the family has sold one side of the business so I don’t what it’s called now. I should know this off the top of my head cause I drive by there a lot. There usually isn’t much snow in November and
Most of the time none at all. However, I’ve been on hunts in November when it’s dumped 14” in 6 hours. Just be prepared for it and if there is no snow then no problem. Always be prepared for the snotty roads if it rains or snows. Also, there could be more snow in Dulce than in 2b around the lake.

Thanks. I think I heard that is closed, or at least the hotel part?? Guess I'll be ready for any kind of weather! From Wisconsin, so should have it covered!

 

[ckeehn]

Thanks. I think I heard that is closed, or at least the hotel part?? Guess I'll be ready for any kind of weather! From Wisconsin, so should have it covered!

Im from Wisconsin too. I have the 2nd season. Be nice to hear any input from you if you would share. I'll be out there Oct 25-26 maybe and my hunt is oct 28-nov 1.

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