New Mexico or Texas residency?

[pinehall]

I'm new to the Western states and have the opportunity to live in Texas or New Mexico and have a 40 min commute to work. Is there a benefit to living in Texas over New Mexico for hunting? I want to bird hunt and hunt mule deer, antelope and pigs.

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[Whisky Tahoe]

Several friends hunt pigs in Texas. Relaxed requirements include using thermal optics and night hunting.

 

[kdgbuggz]

All land in Texas is basically private and you either need to know someone or find a lease you can get then you can hunt pretty much every season. I lived in Texas for 30 years and I now live in New Mexico. If you want to hunt in New Mexico you will have to put in for the draw every year and hope you get drawn for whatever you are wanting to hunt. Since you are that close to the border you kinda have the best of both worlds. Draw fees are much higher for out of state residence in New mexico. Something to consider

 

[pinehall]

All land in Texas is basically private and you either need to know someone or find a lease you can get then you can hunt pretty much every season. I lived in Texas for 30 years and I now live in New Mexico. If you want to hunt in New Mexico you will have to put in for the draw every year and hope you get drawn for whatever you are wanting to hunt. Since you are that close to the border you kinda have the best of both worlds. Draw fees are much higher for out of state residence in New mexico. Something to consider

Thanks!!

 

[pinehall]

Several friends hunt pigs in Texas. Relaxed requirements include using thermal optics and night hunting.

It looks like I will need to travel quite a ways assuming I can get in a hunting lease. Lots to figure out.

 

[jgreen1100]

No night hunting option in New Mexico that I'm aware of. So depends on what your after I guess. Better public land options in New Mexico for sure and better license fees for residents.

 

[JBR270]

I'd go for NM. Born and raised there but moved to TX. Lots of public land hunts in NM. Tx as the other member said is mostly land lease.