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New Mexico Unit 34 Elk Questions
As mentioned above by Archelk, the bulls have had pressure on them. I went over the weekend and found a few bulls that I would take if i could. I think with patience and a little bit of effort, we should be Okay getting one. I’ve been at the firing range a few days a week in preparation and...- Popapurpadurp
- Post #103
- Forum: Elk
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New Mexico Unit 34 Elk Questions
Quick update- I had a weekend free, so I went out scouting in this unit, more or less for a good base campsite. I’ve never spent too much time in this area in the past, I’ve lived in Ruidoso for about five years as a kid. Such a beautiful place when you’re up high in the mountains, I did see...- Popapurpadurp
- Post #100
- Forum: Elk
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New Mexico Unit 34 Elk Questions
Good info. Thanks. I do plan to be up there a few days prior. I’m hoping I can find a nice place to setup base camp away from others. Is this unit really as crowded with hunters as they say it is?- Popapurpadurp
- Post #98
- Forum: Elk
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New Mexico Unit 34 Elk Questions
Looks like we will be on the mountain for the same hunt! Good luck!!- Popapurpadurp
- Post #96
- Forum: Elk
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New Mexico Unit 34 Elk Questions
Just a few more weeks! My son and I are very excited for this trip. From what locals are saying , including family, we are planning to stay up there for longer than needed. I’m told by the same people elk are abundant and if you can’t find one you’re just bad… with that said, should I not plan...- Popapurpadurp
- Post #95
- Forum: Elk
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NM Elk Hunt
Awesome! Great job. I’m excited. I managed to get a rifle hunt in Unit 34. First elk tag ever.- Popapurpadurp
- Post #95
- Forum: Elk
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New Mexico Unit 34 Elk Questions
This is good to hear. I may give them a call and report back. I haven’t encountered anyone who’s been in the area who’s had an issue. I can’t wait. But I’ve also never been to a “crowded unit” before. So that should be interesting- Popapurpadurp
- Post #91
- Forum: Elk
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New Mexico Unit 34 Elk Questions
I checked those number and it doesn’t show any confirmed cases -again unless I’m missing something. https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/download/conservation/invasives-diseases/CWD-Website-Results-through-3-1.pdf I’m more curious to hear is anyone knows of known cases and if/where you test at?- Popapurpadurp
- Post #87
- Forum: Elk
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Friend bailed on our upcoming New Mexico mule deer trip
Were you ever successful in this unit? I pulled a rifle tag for November- Popapurpadurp
- Post #45
- Forum: Looking for a Hunting or Fishing Partner?
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New Mexico Unit 34 Elk Questions
Hello everyone hunting in unit 34 this season. First and foremost, good luck! This is my first time in this unit. Quick question, from what I researched on CWD, this unit is listed as positive for CWD- but I can’t find actual numbers and or density of cwd. Anyone who’s hunted this unit, did you...- Popapurpadurp
- Post #85
- Forum: Elk
