Legal min draw wt NM elk

[BRONZ]

   I need to know what the minimum legal draw weight is for elk hunting in New Mexico, please.  I have searched the NM dept of fish/game; and, what it reads is, "any bows and arrows..."  It does not specify a minimum as far as I can see.

I am not looking for recommendations on elk hunting draw weight, just facts.  Thanks all!  

[STICKDP]

I do not now about NM .I was able to kill a bull last year here in MT 5x5 I used a 54# morrison shawnee dakota with a 4 blade 125 gr stinger head
 475 gr arrow weight. was almost a complete pass through. I find that with a little less weight i draw about an inch more --29"     for next season im going to try to set myself up for about 50 or 51 pounds at 29"  the best advice that i could give you is to spend alot of time out stump shooting with a judo point that realy helped me i shot my bull at 35 yds a couple of years ago i would of not even taken a shot.

[Kingwouldbe]

Manolito, the facts are, you should shot as heavy a bow as you can accurately, this is not fishing, where we are trying to use the lightest tackle we can.

Facts are, Elk are big and strong,IMHO
 

[Pruneemac]

Here's the Utah info!

Your bow must have a minimum pull of 40 • pounds at the draw or the peak, whichever comes first.
Your arrowheads must have two or more • sharp-cutting edges that cannot pass through a 7/8 inch ring. If you’re using expanding arrowheads, the arrowheads must have two or more sharp-cutting edges that cannot pass through a 7/8 inch ring when expanded.
Your arrows must be at least 20 inches
• long, from the tip of the arrowhead to the tip of the nock, and must weigh at least
300 grains.

Or you can call or email the NM F&G!

[PAPA BEAR]

oregon regs are 40 pounds for deer 50 for elk. i looked on new mexico fish and game website but was unable to find archery regs.

[DBerrard]

All I could find was "Any bow and arrows" under the legal firearm section; Elk chapter. --Same as you.    :eek:  

Perhaps they don't have a min draw weight? Sorry, I know you wanted facts only but if you find out let us know please. Thanks.

[O.L. Adcock]

There is no "minimum" draw weight in NM. Any bow that's not a "crossbow".....O.L.

[BRONZ]

Thanks for the info fellas!  Looks like you all found the same info I did.

Kingwouldbe, that's a great bull!  I'd post mine, but there's a wheelie bow in the pic! (Started with recurve when I was 14.  Switched back to trad two years ago.  Don't plan on putting the training wheels back on).