More Information on New Mexico Antelope Hunting Guides Trips Outfitters
New Mexico antelope Boone and Crockett record is a 92 6/8ths antelope taken in 1999 in Socorro County by R.Steve Bass. Interesting enough, Mr. Bass also owns the number two antelope in New Mexico that scored 91 2/8ths.
New Mexico Antelope scientific name and origin is Antilocapra Americana meaning "American antelope goat."
New Mexico antelope population
New Mexico antelope hunting during the rut is the optimum way to hunt antelope. During this time, the bucks are preoccupied with the does making a stalk a much easier proposition. the New Mexico antelope rut usually occurrs during late september.
New Mexico antelope hunting terrain is normally rolling prairies with sagebrush being the dominant habitation. Hunters utilize the breaks in the terrain to make their stalk to withing rifle or bow range. Water hole hunting is also popular,especially with bowhunters.
New Mexico antelope hunters clothing for archery hunting and rifle hunting is usually of the warm weather variety,although it can get very cold on the open prairie so be prepared for the worst. Most hunters dress in layers when going after New Mexico antelope.
New Mexico antelope hunting physical requirements requires hunters to be in good walking shape. New Mexico antelope are found on the open prairie and stalks often require hunters to cover great distances to get in position for a shot. Handicap hunters for New Mexico antelope hunting should ask very specific questions otf their New Mexico hunting outfitter to insure the guide can accomodate any special needs they may have. There are mobility impaired hunts available . Contact the New Mexico Game and Fish Department for details.
Resident and non resident licenses are available in the way of the drawing,landowner tags and over the counter. Contact the New Mexico Game and Fish Department for details.
Resident and non resident youth requirements for antelope hunting in New Mexico require a child under the age of 11 to be accompanied by an adult when hunting with a firearm.
Resident and non resident safety requirements for antelope hunters in New Mexico require a hunter under the age of 18 to have completed a Hunter Education course.
Blaze orange (hunter safety orange) for New Mexico antelope hunting:Upland and big game hunters are strongly encouraged to wear Hunter Orange.
