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New Mexico Makes Big Changes for 2009-10 Seasons

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exbiologist · Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 7:13 pm Post subject:

Does that mean you won't have to pay for the full fee up front for elk now?

JSmitty · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:56 am Post subject:

right now if you use a cc for elk and deer you dont pay till you draw out. I read in there in 2010 this will go across the board for the draw. I hate it because it will make what I have been putting in for go from about $50 to $500 and still not draw anything and have to wate on a reimbursment for my funds.

jj5lucero · Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:07 am Post subject:

I also do not like the idea of having to wait to get reimbursed, but on the other hand I really like this new system because peta is tying up a lot of permits. They apply for the hunts and if successful they never purchase the license. Hopefully this new system will keep most of them out of the picture.

henry wilkins · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:16 pm Post subject:

I have to buy a lic. to apply in Utah, so I have been expecting it in NM. But the whole tag fee up front is a little pricey. But I don't have a choice if I want to hunt NM as much as I do. I just put in for those states now, can't afford any more.

trophyhill · Buck Master Joined: 26 Jan 2009 Posts: 10

copperhead · Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:59 pm Post subject:

So what happens if someone can't go hunting because of family/work conflicts, is he out the full amount or will he be re-imbursed? I see this affecting the non-residents big time.

henry wilkins · Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:47 am Post subject:

The full fee doesn't affect deer and elk. YET. All of these are on NMDG&F website If you have a tag in hand and can't hunt cause of ilness or...thats that. I believe you can decline and get refund before a certain date. Me I'd never decline.