So thinking about buying a new Mathews. Saved up money looking for something new. I want to build me own bow finally. I've only ever owned 2 bows in my life. Got a Cabelas special package bow when I was a kid, used until college. Then bought my current bow an Elite Synergy from a buddy that...
Arrowed a cow a last day. Saw close to 200 elk throughout the week. A ton of 4x4 and 5x5 bulls. Never found a legal bull. Cows/calfs were in large herds which was fun to see.
I'd look at 51 along with 52. Both Carson NF. Alot of either sex tags given and lots of small bulls and cows. Both were my first two draw years and learned a ton just watching elk groups interact.
I have hunted 52 before in the late season. Its a good area population wise. You wont need to hike far off a road to find elk. Finding decent bulls is a challenge. But get in some dense stuff and away from roads and you'll see elk.
Is the snow enough here to push elk into the lower country? A couple feet doesn't seem like to much of a problem. I would imagine bulls sticking up high even with a foot or two of snow.
When I was there I drove in and parked on the trail just south of Brazos Peak. Cant remember the # trail it was. But I spent my mornings and mid-day watching the creek bottom about a 2 mile hike south of that road. Then spent the late afternoon until dark watching the west facing slopes of...
I had good success east of Elk Mtn. Leave the road and hike a canyon or two out. You'll see a lot. I know a lot of hunters go to the wilderness area. That's good hunting too but I found a lot of traffic (hunters and pressure) in there. Also not a bad unit to also buy the OTC bear tag. Saw...
Hi guys. Drew Unit 34 for late season archery. This is the first year I'll hunt elk in southern NM. Usually hunt in the Carson, Santa FE, etc (northern units). So hunting the Lincoln will be a new challenge. Seems the general consensus is the elk population in 34 is great so shouldn't have...
Drew Unit 16 Muzzleloader for FAD. This will be my first time ever hunting the Gila. Very excited! I really want to take advantage of this unit with the limit of vehicles and pack in far and push the limits. Any tips? Was somewhat leaning towards areas 16A&B. Mogollon Baldy Peak and south...
Hey Everyone
Starting to look into this years application draw and where I would like to hunt in New Mexico this year. The last 3 yrs I've been drawn to hunt in the northern part of NM. Last year I was in the Sante Fe NF. I'm wanting to try and hopefully get drawn for a southern unit or...