I have hunted in Unit 30 for the past 10 years. The area around Pinon can get crowded. We've had the best luck around the Queens area of the Lincoln National Forest. There is a place called coon dog wells, it's marked on the map, that has had some really nice muleys taken. The best was a 5x5 28 incher about 3 or 4 years ago. If you have a 4-wheeler, you can try to get on the north west side of the Carlsbad Caverns. Deer have a habit of going toward the park during the season. If you have a map I could give you a better idea where to go. Let me know if you need any more info.

I agree, the mountain area and up into the Nat Forest is a good spot to go. Lots and lots of deer.

I agree with copperhead... I'v seen some really nice deer around the queens and also in the flats back towards  Marathon plant. what hunt are you hunting in Oct  ist it the restricded muzzleloader ? If so pm me and i can try to help you.

Hello,

I have also hunted unit 30 for several years now. Most of my hunts have been up in the national Forest where I have seen a great deal of deer.  There are alson good deer in near the Pecos river.

Good luck.