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New Mexico Trapping #6602387
08/24/19 09:32 PM
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Was curious what it’s like trapping New Mexico? More so from a regulations view. Is it fairly lax or have they tightened the screws on everything? My grand scheme is to find a poor old rancher that needs some coyote control and I’ll help him out in exchange for a couple archery elk landowner tags. I know, I know, I’d have a better chance at finding Hillary’s emails but it’s worth a shot right?

Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602419
08/24/19 10:14 PM
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Our game and fish website is wildlife.state.nm.us Everything about trapping is laid out on the site.

Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602454
08/24/19 10:42 PM
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Good luck. Them Elk tags are 10,000


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Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602487
08/24/19 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Trapper Bo
Was curious what it’s like trapping New Mexico? More so from a regulations view. Is it fairly lax or have they tightened the screws on everything? My grand scheme is to find a poor old rancher that needs some coyote control and I’ll help him out in exchange for a couple archery elk landowner tags. I know, I know, I’d have a better chance at finding Hillary’s emails but it’s worth a shot right?



That’s usually exactly how it goes. Them ranchers will usually introduce you to their single daughters as well if your single. Mom will cook u meals at night and make u a hot cup of coffee in the am. They’re usually so greatful for us takin care of all their coyotes, cats, and elk; that they’ll invite you back next year for mule deer, antelop, and aoudad before they fill ur truck up with gas on their dime and send you on your way....


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Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602545
08/25/19 12:54 AM
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Regs are pretty lax but with the new admin and game commissioners things are an uphill battle.

Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602588
08/25/19 06:50 AM
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Haha sounds too good to be true Outlaw


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Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602602
08/25/19 07:37 AM
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Bo NM has tax payer paid predator control. Both federal and local.

Antlers are BIG business. Even in MO as I am sure you are aware. Even if you just want a cow tag. Those guys will sit in the coffee shop telling everyone how much hay they lost last week but you will pay, a bunch, if you want to hunt on them.

Just buy a cow elk at one of the elk farms in MO. Better meat than a bull and no antlers so the price is reasonable. Lots cheaper than buying a tag and hunting on public in NM CO or WY. No chance you come home without groceries either.


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Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602663
08/25/19 09:23 AM
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Ya thanks guys, I figured that’s bout how it would be, that’s why I threw the idea out here first. Try to get a general idea before my research went to far. Tax payer paid predator control would be a tough one to overcome. I live 10 miles from one of those game farms, but sure wouldn’t be as fun to follow my “guide” around with his bucket of corn as it is chasing bugles in the mountains. I’m just looking for more opportunities to elk hunt besides fighting for it in Colorado. Thanks again

Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602713
08/25/19 10:29 AM
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NM trapping regs r gonna switch to"ballot box biology" if Sierraclub and cohorts have their way!


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Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602716
08/25/19 10:40 AM
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bo just buy one out right. load it in a stock trailer or cut its throat in the squeeze chute or whatever. anyways the elk farm near me will do that. he will even sell you one he has already butchered and packaged. those elk are better than any wild ones I ever ate as they are eating corn instead of pinion nuts and acorns


Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602718
08/25/19 10:41 AM
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p.s. elk blood squirted in a dirt hole works pretty good


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Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602867
08/25/19 03:10 PM
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Ha! Ya that’s not a bad idea. Although I’ve never been as fond of elk meat as I am of the fat beef I have in the lot right now. It’s mostly about the hunt and experience, but as your typical Midwest farmer my pockets ain’t deep enough to drop several thousand bucks on a voucher

Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602878
08/25/19 03:24 PM
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Trapper Bo, make some plans, jump in your truck and go to New Mexico and trap. You only live once.

Re: New Mexico Trapping [Re: Trapper Bo] #6602881
08/25/19 03:28 PM
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There may be a rancher that would trade a cow tag for dead coyotes, I was offered a depradition tag for catching calf killers,given fresh lamb and hunting priveleges but it took a few years to get there------when I can't chase the elk anymore Danny has a good idea, they taste that good!

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