Randy, awful nice of you to crawl out from under your accounting "rock" and share some tips! 9 Day 11: $6,800 + tax. First we must complete thepublic land contract, which you can findhere. There is no additional charge for the combination hunt. There is easy access to areas in these units with several roads and trails crossing them. Hunts in these units are mostly done on foot with some done on horseback. by maintguy47 Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:19 pm, Post 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-171; Weapon: Any Legal - NM Resident; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-2-165; Weapon: Bow; Hunt Type: high-demand hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-2-164; Weapon: Bow; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-166; Weapon: Any Legal; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-170; Weapon: Any Legal - NM Resident; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-169; Weapon: Any Legal - NM Resident; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-168; Weapon: Any Legal; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-167; Weapon: Any Legal; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-3-172; Weapon: Muzzle; Hunt Type: standard hunt, Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views. User Scores. The odds of drawing a license are excellent with the outfitter number. Thank you for the great advice. The camp is located on private property, and offers easy access to most of the unit. These hunts can also be combined with a bow deer hunt. There are no user reviews for this listing. Both archery and rifle hunts are available for all big game species. I drew an archery tag for sept 1-15. Rifle, Youth only, or Mobility Impaired: October 7-11, 2023Muzzleloader: October 14-18, 2023Rifle: October 21-25, 2023, Muzzleloader: October 7-11, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023Rifle: Oct. 28 Nov. 1, 2023, Rifle: September 30 October 4, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023, 7 Day 11: $5,800.00 + tax7 Day 21: $6,300.00 + tax, 9 Day 11: $6,800.00 + tax9 Day 21: $6,300.00 + tax. This area is located near Chama, NM. Darrell 10-Jun-10. G. GamePuncher OP. New tag allocation rounding rules will be in effect for 2020 ( More details ). This hunt occurs on private ranches near Raton, NM. Send me a PM. The size of the elk range from 6x6 280 B&C bulls to bulls ranging over 400 B&C. Check out Hopewell Lake area. Enjoy the stunning scenery and varied terrain as you hunt. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! This is a public draw unit and it usually offers a good opportunity to draw a license with the use of the outfitter number. NO WILDERNESS HUNTS. or SHOW UNIT: New Mexico - Elk . Looking for some help on a Unit 51 New Mexico DIY hunt. The nearest town is Tres Piedres, NM at the northeast corner of the unit. As per regulations, we must contract which 2 days of your hunt that you desire to be guided. I'm definitely excited about the hunt! by maintguy47 Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:08 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com From all the positive responses, I am more than excited to hunt this unit and look forward to a great hunt. Be prepared for hale storms and stuff like that it moves in fast. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Not all weather elements are available within the unit. 51 and 52 are draw units, but with the use of the outfitter number it increases your odds 2 to 3 times. Great Bull! Might be worth a look. These units are known for big bulls and numbers of elk and like most areas having large bulls the draw plays a key role in these units.. By using the outfitters number, the odds of drawing will increase 2 to 3 times. We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020, Archery - Where to start - first year elk hunting, 25-06 with 110 Hornady ELD-X - Powder suggestion. We offer two types of hunts in these units: Gutting, skinning, and caping a elk is a $200 fee and it is the hunters choice if he wants it done or if he wants the ranch guide to do it. First we must complete thepublic land contract, which you can findhere. I would not worry about a spotter just get some good binos. Click here to proceed to interactive map. Unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres (594 square miles). Carson National Forest Unit 51 & 52 Unit 51 is located directly below Unit 52 in North Central New Mexico and is approximately 380,000 acres (594 square miles). by lineman21 Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:56 pm, Post ES. This is a high-fence hunt and you are guaranteed to kill a bull elk. Hunt ID: NM-ElkMDeerBear-All-Raton-Tony-Guided, {BreezingForms:Hunt_Special_Information_Request_Form}. Visit New Mexico Department of Fish and Game. We only offer fully guided and accommodated hunts OR 2 day guided with no accommodations or meals in these units. Successful a couple of times. I drew the first rifle hunt for Unit 51 in northern New Mexico. Want to fish a bit as well. I will definitely explore the areas mentioned near the lake. This unit has normal dates for archery hunts, but only one muzzleloader and only one rifle hunt, which is another reason that the elk have a chance to get bigger in this unit. Great hunt, great guides and great bulls. Thank you for all of the help so far, is a spotting scope something most of you would take on this hunt, or dave the weight and money and just go with binos? You must log in or register to reply here. These are excellent units, and because of this it can be very difficult to draw a tag. The area does have numerous open roads within the unit often two to three miles apart which allows the hunter access to areas to hunt on foot or on horseback. The home is nicely furnished with a shower and bathtub, large kitchen and large living room areas. This is a great opportunity to make the Gila one of your next hunting destinations. An area I wanted to try but saw a few too many camps set up was Salvador canyon. We offer all three types of hunts on the Cibola, two-day guided with no accommodations, two-day guided with accommodations and meals and fully guided for the hunt with accommodations and meals. There were a couple good burns last year in the NE part of the unit. I am familiar with the area around Hopewell lake, but not have explored the area by Canjilon lake. . Unless you are intimately knowledgeable of the area you are hunting and know where to look after two days, you are on your own. Rifle: Oct. 1, to Dec. 31, (any five days). Drew Unit 51 for 1st rifle season in 2018, from the previous comments - I am encouraged & looking forward to the fall. The unit is huge and just looking for some help on where to scout. Good luck. Theses units are not noted for true monster bulls, but with a good population of elk and the high bull/cow ratio, success on bulls around 300 inches and higher are possible. Ive had success in both areas. i drew the 2nd bow hunt for the same unit. Trout Lakes, the Y right out of Cebolla . We have taken bulls off of this unit that are greater than 300 B&C and occasionally one better than 350 B&C. Walking and observing is key. On or before March 22, 2023, hunters can submit free harvest reports for Barbary sheep, ibex, oryx, javelina and trapper licenses, after which a late fee of $8.00 will apply. A report must be filed if the hunter possesses any of these licenses, even if they dont hunt or harvest. Be the first to review! Update on this post. These units are known for having trophy elk. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. I would hunt northwest toward the Jaramilla Ranch. Thanks again! In the past the Kiowa Team has taken bulls up to 383 and often take bulls in the 340 and 350 class. With some bulls in the areas scoring over 400 inches, this would be the hunt of a lifetime. Unit 6C * The tags are valid unit wide and hunters are not required to hire a guide. These hunts can be physical demanding at times due to the terrain, especially in unit 36. This is your opportunity to have a chance to draw a tag and have a guided hunt to go with it, for the cost of the landowner tag. Combination hunts are available for elk, deer and bear during the archery season in September. That's a great bull for that unit. I consider Unit 10 a sleeper unit. These units located in Northern New Mexico with high populations of elk and limited number of hunters success is very high. All donate game meat will be used to help feed New Mexicos hungry and homeless. The first year we went we were on the west side of 84. These units are extremely popular and are in high demand by the sportsmen. Elk Hunts on Private and Public Land Below. The program is administered by Roadrunner Food Bank. The cost of the hunt includes meals, guide, and transportation during the hunt and trophy preparation of the animal. These tags have the voucher price already included in it so there is no voucher shortage at this time to meet your needs. I have the tag after yours (Oct. 22-26). Thread starter dcopas78; Start date Oct 27, 2016; Oct 27, 2016 #1 dcopas78 Well-known member. 338 LEGEND. With limited road access, these hunts are done mostly on horseback, but also limited foot travel. NM_alazan 10-Jun-10. Contributors to this thread: lineman21 09-Jun-10. I was lucky enough to draw a tag to hunt a MB Elk in unit 51 in New Mexico. For a description of units 51 and 52 see the previous page. The odds of you drawing a Gila tag are around 5% or less. Any advice in hunting this particular unit/area would be greatly appreciated. These hunts are offered in Units 52 and 51 located in the Carson National Forest. The drawing odds for this unit are difficult. Its kind of a letdown if you walk in cold and shoot one right away. These areas consist of National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State trust and private land holding. This hunt has a higher success rate than the two-day guided only hunts and the reason is simple. We are offering six different bow hunts for elk this year. All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission Elk Hunting in New Mexico Game Management Area 51A Scores. . While you are hunting, the staff is out scouting for you. Elk - Private, Colorado Elk - Unit 52 Public Elk - Unit 51 Public Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep I have always archery hunted the first or second season in September so all this might not apply at all. The first two weeks of the season up there, if there gonna fire up it'll be between 3am and daylight. The Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson National Forest is one of the premier trophy elk areas in the United States. I brought up my gun and saw that it was a spike, which wasn't legal . This ranch holds one of the largest elk herds in the state of New Mexico, usually numbering around 13,000 animals during winter surveys. Still heavily thinking about a light weight spotter, possibly leupold 15-30x 50. These units are known for big bulls and excellent numbers of elk. We are only offering guided hunts in these units. I just read every thread I could find on 51. New Mexico Elk, Mule Deer, Bear Hunts Unit 51, 52. I archery hunted it 3 times when I was stationed at Holloman. Eleven game meat processors across the state are accepting donations of deer and elk meat. let us know how you do. You are using an out of date browser. Hunts are available in any Game Management unit within the Gila National Forest, EXCEPT in units 16B-22. October 14-18, 2023 All Gila units are not equal and there are some units and some hunts that are easier to draw than other units in the Gila. $$$$ Landowner Tags for Sale Elk Deer Antelope 2023 New Mexico Unit 51 Rifle Cow Elk Tag Unit Wid. That is a very nice bull! The self-guided hunts include the use of the outfitter number for drawing a license, a person in camp with maps knowledgeable of the area and to direct hunters to good areas, accommodations, meals, retrieval of game and trophy preparation of the animal. It will give you a good idea of the land and also your physical ability. We have one camp and do not provide individual camps for groups. This hunt must be in an area where the guide can drive to camp. In the partially guided and accommodated you can receive up to date knowledge of where elk are seen or heard about, additional areas to hunt, and assistance with retrieval. Great! Possession Certificate(2022-23 New Mexico Hunting Rules & Info), To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation (Read more), Phone: (505) 476-8000 | Toll-free (888) 248-6866, Copyright 2016 New Mexico Department of Game & Fish | All Rights Reserved, Log in to your account and click Harvest Reporting in the MAIN MENU to file your Harvest Report, (505) 476-8000 | Toll-free (888) 248-6866. $$$$ call New Mexico Elk Tags for Sale This hunt requires good physical conditioning and a positive hunting attitude. Hunters wishing to donate their deer or elk meat or people interested in making a tax-deductible donation to the processing fund should go to https://www.rrfb.org/ for more information. Great hunts, but understand that if you apply for these tags use one choice and not three. You must log in or register to reply here. The hunts in Carson National Forest in Units 51 and 52 and Lincoln National Forest Units 36 and 37 can all be combined with deer hunts. P.S. I've never specifically hunted the lakes. 338 LEGEND; Jun 12, 2009; Replies 2 Views 4K. The unit is big with elk scattered pretty much across the whole unit so avoid the places where the crowds tend to gather, i.e. Elk licenses are guaranteed via private land permits. Caution: Submitting false or fraudulent harvest information may result in revocation of your hunting, fishing and trapping privileges for up to 3 years. Permits on this wildlife area are limited and no more than two non-resident hunters will be drawn for each hunt. I have hunted it 5 times during archery season the last being 2009. Found tons of sheds, elk population was more sparse than on the east side of 84. Use the following certificate if you give game meat, fish or parts of game animals to an individual. My brother and I drew the late season muzzleloader tags (Dec 1-5) and would love to know if any hunttalkers have drawn the same tag. This is a great hunt! These questions are import in order to figure out whitch area to point u toward. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Nothing will be furnished for your hunt except for the use of the outfitter number and a guide for 2 days. I shot a freak 5x and just missed a chance on a nice 6x6 there a couple of years ago. The ranch was allotted 6 Unit Wide Elk Permits for the 2008 Season. by lineman21 Thu Jun 10, 2010 5:06 am, Post Apr 18, 2018 #2 R Randy Newberg Lil-Rokslider Much appreciated. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. These units are known for big bulls and excellent numbers of elk. Happy to help. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Remeber to stay S of 64, N is unit 52. This is a great hunt! Designed by Kady Bee. We have run a 100% hunter success for the last eight years harvesting 386 elk for 386 hunters. Toggle navigation. You will be dealing with a lot of road hunters. Dec 05. We monitor elk on each ranch and if there are no elk your hunt will be moved or changed to the next year.