I've hunted both units and prefer 51 over 52, just because it is a larger unit and less crowded compared to 52. I preferred the heavily wooded area versus the open flats and San Antonio mountain.
I've hunted unit 51a for Elk, but not deer. Was lucky enough to draw a tag for any weapon in late October. During this time of year is better to bow or rifle hunt for deer?
It is a great unit and elk scattered all over the unit. Spotted elk up near Canjillon lakes when scouting early season; however we stayed in Tres Piedras and would hunt to west of the town south of 64. Found elk coming down to water as sun went down, just not shooters. Tusas mountain is a great...
I will be using OnXMaps, which has been helpful in the past. There have been areas I have encountered with gates, but when you look on the maps, it's BLM or Forest Service areas. I will take your advice in to consideration and look for some water sources. Thanks
Appreciate the feedback, I accept the challenges of climbing in to high country and rough country if need be to find elk. That is probably one of the other things I enjoy about elk hunting, getting into mountains, away from other people. Thanks
Hello Folks,
Fortunate to draw a 4th choice Archery tag for Either Sex in New Mexico Unit 9, first Archery Sep 1-14th. Less than 90 days and can not wait to get out in Elk Country. Planning on 1 or 2 scouting trips and camp out near Mount Taylor. My instincts tell me that the area near Mount...
4th Choice Hunt, NM Unit 9 First Archery hunt. Looking at the unit, looks like it is going to be a tough hunt, but looking forward to the challenge. Research and planning starts now.
I have been planning this hunt for over a year, since I had an opportunity to go on my first cow elk hunt with my uncle in Northern NM. This was my first time applying through the draw and was fortunate to get a second rifle hunt in unit 51, and my uncle got a third rifle hunt in unit 52 nearby...
I had a tag for the second rifle hunt in that unit, and there is a lot of land to cover. Ran into hunters in all parts of the unit. I primarily hunted of highway 64 near Tres Piedras as that was where camp was set up. Hiked several miles, saw some great country. Saw & heard Elk, just no...