Mexico Coues deer hunt - not happening

[nakneker]

Every year I have a couple friends who hunt Coues in Mexico. They have taken some great bucks over the years too. I always decline their invitation simply because I don’t like the risk involved. What risk you may ask, the risk you’re watching right now all across the Mexico after El Mencho got sent to cartel heaven, whatever that is.

God bless anyone who has family and friends sheltering there now. It’s a crazy world we live in and hope they all return safely.

I guided there in the early nineties for a guide out of New Mexico for Muleys and Coues. We were forty miles north of Hermosillo, had to drive 30 miles of dirt roads to get to the ranch which was quite a spread. Second year I was there I was with my hunter glassing the section of the ranch we were assigned to hunt when an off road vehicle drove up on us loaded with young men in military uniforms and black guns. They checked our papers, took my jerky and treats and laughed as they drove off. I swore I’d never return and I haven’t other than two trips to Cancun. Typically the cartels leave tourists areas alone but not this time. Im officially done with Mexico. There isn’t a deer big enough to get me to cross the border.

If your experience is different I’m truly glad and I hope it stays that way if your one of the many hunters who venture there each year.

 

[k260]

I agree 100%. Heard a guy on Fox News saying pretty much the same thing. We've been to Cancun 4 times and had to go through a "checkpoint" once, that was the last time we went. There's other places to vacation without the risk.

 

[joshb]

I went down to Cancun with family, about ten years ago. My wife and I drove down the coast and took a ferry to Cozumel to visit our favorite spots from our honeymoon, 30 years before. The sleepy little island we loved had turned into a tourist hotspot, with 5 cruise ships parked in the new harbor complex. Disgusted, we took the ferry back to the mainland and found federales everywhere and a lot of scared tourists. “Somebody” had beheaded 5 men in the town. We got in our car and beat feet back to Cancun. Left two days later and swore I’d never go back to Mexico.

 

[Lone Hunter]

I went down to Cancun with family, about ten years ago. My wife and I drove down the coast and took a ferry to Cozumel to visit our favorite spots from our honeymoon, 30 years before. The sleepy little island we loved had turned into a tourist hotspot, with 5 cruise ships parked in the new harbor complex. Disgusted, we took the ferry back to the mainland and found federales everywhere and a lot of scared tourists. “Somebody” had beheaded 5 men in the town. We got in our car and beat feet back to Cancun. Left two days later and swore I’d never go back to Mexico.

Have lost nothing in Mexico. Would not go there if it was an all expense paid trip. The Mexicans hate Americans and by the way some of them ( Americans ) act I can’t really blame them. I also feel the same about Canada too. I have always wanted to go there but I guess that will never happen either. Some of these crazy people in America better realize that you keep your enemies out of your country not next door to you.

 

[danny]

Every year I have a couple friends who hunt Coues in Mexico. They have taken some great bucks over the years too. I always decline their invitation simply because I don’t like the risk involved. What risk you may ask, the risk you’re watching right now all across the Mexico after El Mencho got sent to cartel heaven, whatever that is.

God bless anyone who has family and friends sheltering there now. It’s a crazy world we live in and hope they all return safely.

I guided there in the early nineties for a guide out of New Mexico for Muleys and Coues. We were forty miles north of Hermosillo, had to drive 30 miles of dirt roads to get to the ranch which was quite a spread. Second year I was there I was with my hunter glassing the section of the ranch we were assigned to hunt when an off road vehicle drove up on us loaded with young men in military uniforms and black guns. They checked our papers, took my jerky and treats and laughed as they drove off. I swore I’d never return and I haven’t other than two trips to Cancun. Typically the cartels leave tourists areas alone but not this time. Im officially done with Mexico. There isn’t a deer big enough to get me to cross the border.

If your experience is different I’m truly glad and I hope it stays that way if your one of the many hunters who venture there each year.

I was done with "Messico" before having ever gone there.

Danny

 

[ogre1911]

I've lived minutes from the border for most of my life (57 + years).

Spent the 70's & 80's going to El Golfo and Rocky Point several times a year and the 90's riding my bike over to San Luis and Algodones w a buddy and getting tacos and beer weekly.

I haven't been back for 2 decades at least.

All it takes for your life to change is for either the cops or the cartel to have a bad day while you're there.

Make my own tacos now but Tecate here just doesn't taste as good. I'll make do.

 

[JB10]

I have a real close friend that his dad has a cattle ranch in Mexico. His dad was born there and has since moved here. He has a coyote infestation down there and has asked me to go there along with his dad to thin them out. Away from his dad he told me dont go, as much as i know my dad will look out for you, cartels are know in the region and its not worth it. I strongly agreed as much as id like to go. All those non pressured coyotes would be fun to call but i like my life and freedom more.

 

[CaptainMal]

Been over 30 years ago when I rode motorcycle from Durango to Mazatlan. Came up on a motorcyclist and his girlfriend who had hit a horse. The police were arresting HIM and taking his motorcycle. The girlfriend was distraught. I was able to get her on my motorcycle and haul her to Mazatlan. There she was able to get a bus back to California.

No clue what happened to the guy and his bike. If you have trouble on the road... get out of there.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Idiots that travel to these uncivilized countries receive what the offer. I have no sympathy. It all goes with what a fellow I know often quotes, You can't fix stupid.

 

[Xerothermic]

The country has nothing to offer me, except uncertainty. Been down to Rocky Point / Puerto Penasco (sp) twice. Been about ten to fifteen years ago. Unfortunately, the Bond and Mechanic movies with the beautiful, blue/green waters, white beaches and women that make you look at your wife twice weren't happening there. Either time. Might be different now, in all fairness, but when you have to fight flies for your share of fresh seafood, that you've paid good money for, that was the last straw. What a craphole. And this is supposed to be a tourist destination? Don't get me started on the constant harassment of kids selling junk, wherever you go, when they should be in school.

I digress. I couldn't imagine going on a hunt down there. Too easy to be disappeared. Be my luck. Going to try Greece.

 

[jwv2001]

Too many mexicans

 

[wedgy]

Hunted upland birds in Mexico as a kid and it was great.... until it wasn't. Mid trip we were getting shaken down and threatened with jail. The US based agency that arranged all the permits said they no can no longer recommend going down there as the locals are all wanting a cut. That was the end of that.
I used to go down to Cabo a lot about about 15 years ago but the last time they shook down everyone on the plane for an extra $20 saying the ticket price went up even though we already had our tickets. Pay or you don't get on the plane. And half of my luggage was missing. Nope, never again.

 

[snert]

Why would anyone go to a place that violates every rule of stupid? I read the headlines..."shocked sheep" baaaing "We didn't know what to do...we hid in a bathroom...we ate only granola bars as we had to hide in the hotel...the internet was hard to understand and we didn't know if the burning cars were signs of danger to us or localized focused property damage in protest". Geez! Survival instinct of a lemming.
If you dress like a sheep, think like a sheep, act like a sheep, and have the survival abilities of a sheep...its best to stay where the shepards will actually help you. In Mehico ain't no one gonna come help you, senor...eat you, yes, help you? No

 

[LPToes]

Who here chose their birthplace, or ethnicity? Some of these response posts are shameful. "Too many Mexicans"? Uncivilized? Stupid?

Really? ICE murdering U.S citizens draws no comment, but then again we can see white behind those masks.

 

[323]

Who here chose their birthplace, or ethnicity? Some of these response posts are shameful. "Too many Mexicans"? Uncivilized? Stupid?

Really? ICE murdering U.S citizens draws no comment, but then again we can see white behind those masks.

no need to bring politics into this.

 

[323]

My wife would love to travel but she will have to do it without me. I refuse to go somewhere and not have a firearm. Hawaii no thanks if the world went to crap guess what you are stuck on an island.

 

[jxb]

ROFL, I read most of these and wonder. Do the rocks have the undersides decorated.

This too shall pass...

 

[L.Sherm]

ROFL, I read most of these and wonder. Do the rocks have the undersides decorated.

This too shall pass...

100% im in Mexico now.
Beer is cold, water and weather warm and camerones are damn tasty.

 

[L.Sherm]

Why would anyone go to a place that violates every rule of stupid?

You mean Portland, Seattle, L.A. Denver, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Chicago do I need to go on.

 

[Doug Casner]

I got no desire to leave the good ole usa. Doug