New Mexico Oryx hunt application deadline

[djonescfi]

Anyone interested in Oryx hunts in New Mexico, the deadline is fast approaching.
It is Feb 6th, and applications can be made online.

http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/

Don

 

[hatchet1]

IM IN!!

 

[DEERSLAM]

Don't remind people...the odds are bad enough!


















Just kiddin.

 

[djonescfi]

Oh by the way, any of you guys and gals draw a permit and need help, just let me know. We will go find ya one!

 

[bzzboyz]

What's the difference between an Oryx hunt and an Oryx population management hunt?

 

[hatchet1]

ones got a full set of horns,the other one ,your huntin broke horns

 

[Glass eye]

Are there many BHO ? they issued quite a few tags last year. I put in for it and drew nada.

 

[hatchet1]

apparenty so, i think ever since that spaceship landed out there in 40,s or 50,s
it messed with the genetics, seem to be quite a few strange looken lope out there

 

[djonescfi]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (hatchet1 @ Jan 16 2008, 02:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

ones got a full set of horns,the other one ,your huntin broke horns

[/b]

Not necessarily true, some of the population hunts are no different than the once in a lifetime trophy hunts
on White Sands. They do have some broken horn hunts, but the hunt I just went on was a
population reduction hunt on McGregor Range, the license states "any one Oryx"

The Oryx population has grown way beyond what they expected, they are now doing quite a few reduction hunts.
There are the "once in a lifetime" hunts on Rhodes, Small Missle Range, and Stallion. Population reduction hunts include off range hunts on public lands surrounding the Missle Range and McGregor range. Broken Horn hunts are all on the Missle Range. I gotta tell you, the off-range hunts are not bad, the herd has expanded onto a lot of public hunting areas and you have 30 days to hunt.

 

[bzzboyz]

How do you know if you have to take a broken horn Oryx on a Reduction hunt? Do they tell you when you get there?

 

[djonescfi]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (bzzboyz @ Jan 16 2008, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

How do you know if you have to take a broken horn Oryx on a Reduction hunt? Do they tell you when you get there?[/b]

The broken horn hunt is a hunt you apply for just like any others, they have specific hunt codes. They told us they would
prefer we target pregnant females, but we could take what ever we liked. They are getting serious about thinning the herd.
I heard the missle range has around 5000 Oryx on it and they would like to get those numbers below 2000. I think they would
put out more permits if the hunt area was not on a military installation that has all sorts of "black projects". They can't watch larger numbers of people. Not to mention the un-exploded ordinance

Here is the link to the proclamation. Oryx hunts are on page 19, 48, 49
http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/publicatio...2008/index.html

 

[VINIHUNT]

Do u know some area for off range oryx? I applied for off range hunt

vinihunt

 

[djonescfi]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (VINIHUNT @ Jan 24 2008, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Do u know some area for off range oryx? I applied for off range hunt

vinihunt[/b]

Actually there are several good places. The area east of McGregor range has quite a few animals as well as the area between T or C and the White Sands Missle range. Let me know if you draw and I will hook you up with all the info I can
supply.

 

[VINIHUNT]

APPRECIATE IT MUCH!!

will let u know if i draw! thanks again bunches!!

vinihunt

 

[trmabe]

I know that Rodes Canyon and and the Stallion Range are the two best units to hunt in White Sands Missile Range, but is there a better time to hunt Oryx? The Aug, Oct, Dec or Jan time frames? It's my first time applying, so there's probably not a chance in ..... I will draw.

 

[Railguner]

I'm curious too. Broken horns from fighting in the rut? What month does it start? What is the best time to go to avoid broken horns? I know....I ask too many questions. RG

 

[Railguner]

Well, I hope everyone got in yesterday! Now it's just sit back and wait time. When is the drawing held? Anyone know? RG

 

[VINIHUNT]

MARCH 11..

will know if draw or not! GOOD LUCK

 

[DEERSLAM]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Railguner @ Feb 5 2008, 08:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Well, I hope everyone got in yesterday! Now it's just sit back and wait time. When is the drawing held? Anyone know? RG[/b]

I don't. Why do you guys gotta remind everyone. Your messin up our odds of gettin drawn.

 

[djonescfi]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (trmabe @ Jan 29 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

I know that Rodes Canyon and and the Stallion Range are the two best units to hunt in White Sands Missile Range, but is there a better time to hunt Oryx? The Aug, Oct, Dec or Jan time frames? It's my first time applying, so there's probably not a chance in ..... I will draw.[/b]

It really doesn't matter which hunt. The only problem is the August hunt. It's hotter than hell!!