I was lucky enough to draw a tag to hunt a MB Elk in unit 51 in New Mexico. Sign up for a free account to see what they said. Weather can vary by elevation. Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Elk Hunting New Mexico Unit 51 Elk: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : New Mexico Unit 51 Elk #4154753 06/09/10. Looking for some help on a Unit 51 New Mexico DIY hunt. Hunt ID: NM-ElkMDeerBear-All-Raton-Tony-Guided, {BreezingForms:Hunt_Special_Information_Request_Form}. Saw a fair number of Elk and lots of Yahoos. The camp is located on the south end of unit 10 and we will use this camp to access the unit 12 hunts. Elk - Private, Colorado Elk - Unit 52 Public Elk - Unit 51 Public Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep This is not high fence these are free ranging elk. 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. let us know how you do. We have one camp and do not provide individual camps for groups. I brought up my gun and saw that it was a spike, which wasn't legal . Plan your New Mexico big game hunt with interactive unit boundary maps before you apply. New tag allocation rounding rules will be in effect for 2020 ( More details ). November 1-15, 2023, 7 Day 21: $5,800.00 + tax7 Day 11: $6,300.00 + tax9 Day 21: $6,300.00 + tax9 Day 11: $6,800.00 + tax. This unit is approximately 300,000 acres in size and is a road less wilderness area that prohibits off road vehicles and off road traffic of any type. While it has smaller numbers, it has a good population of quality elk that has the potential to produce for you the bull of a lifetime. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! September 7-13, 2023September 18-24, 2023, September 6-14, 2023September 16-24, 2023, Rifle: October 7-11, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023Rifle: October 21-27, 2023Muzzleloader:December 2-6, 2023, Muzzleloader: October 7-11, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023Rifle: October 21-25, 2023, 7 Day 21: $5,800.00 + tax7 Day 11: $6,300.00 + tax9 Day 21: $6,300.00 + tax9 Day 11: $6,800.00 + tax. Thats where I hunted and camped as well. Off to Cabelas today, spend some more hard earned money! Trott2478 - I sent a message yesterday and again today. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! I drew this unit for second rifle this year and am really looking forward to it. Hunts are available in any Game Management unit within the Gila National Forest, EXCEPT in units 16B-22. 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. The guiding will occur on the same 2 days for everyone on the application. An area I wanted to try but saw a few too many camps set up was Salvador canyon. G. GamePuncher OP. No, it will be my first time in that unit. It is managed for trophy class in the 300 class B&C or better. I am assuming it will be hot and the bulls won't be to fired up yet. Looking for some info so I have a place to start. This is a high-fence hunt and you are guaranteed to kill a bull elk. While you are hunting, the staff is out scouting for you. Hot breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be provided each day. Unit 52 is approximately 300,000 acres in size and Unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres. Elk Solo New Mexico gmu 52 coadyadam May 17, 2018 1 2 Next May 17, 2018 #1 C coadyadam Junior Member Joined May 16, 2018 Messages 11 I drew a first season archery elk tag for NM unit 52. "The Valle Vidal". New Mexico Elk, Mule Deer, Bear Hunts Unit 51, 52. 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. 338 LEGEND; Jun 12, 2009; Replies 2 Views 4K. Thank you for the great advice. I'm want to hunt his place for archery but of course need a LO tag. This hunt has a higher success rate than the two-day guided only hunts and the reason is simple. 2023 New Mexico Unit 51 Archery Elk Unit Wide Tag Be the first to review! Gilaelkhunt, Thank you for the info, will contact the FS before I head in. Lodging and meals are provided at the ranch. Saw some sign there but no bulls out in some of the limited openings. ELK-3-172. Read about advertising on huntscore here. 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. There are 1 HuntScore subscribers that have hunted this unit. Go to Top For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. These units located in Northern New Mexico with high populations of elk and limited number of hunters success is very high. This hunt requires good physical conditioning and a positive hunting attitude. For information regarding purchase of 2009 permits, please contact Dale Heinemann 505-920-3464. . OP. JavaScript is disabled. The odds of you drawing this tag far surpasses those of the Gila Units. I have never hunted in this area, but I did archaeology along 285 south of Tres Piedras during the season about a decade ago now. $$$$ call New Mexico Elk Tags for Sale New Member. These units are known for big bulls and excellent numbers of elk. 13% Private, 87% Public, 85% USFS, 2% BLM, 1% State. Check Game and Fish brochure for dates corresponding to your choice of unit. Can be a tough hunt. Unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres (594 square miles). On the two-day guided only we are there two days and leave, no assistance, no additional knowledge, nothing else is furnished. This unit allows the use of ATV vehicles on any designated road or for the retrieval of harvested game within the majority of the unit. Due to the makeup of the unit, Native American reservations, National monuments and private land holdings these areas provide a bull the opportunity to gain age and consequently size. Good luck to you! by jerseyelknut Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:41 pm, Post To confirm that you are able to get a license for your hunt, after your deposit is paid, a ranch hand will personally make a 100 mile round trip to the New Mexico Game and fish with the Voucher, and Your $505 for the license so that it will be at the ranch when you arrive. Jun 24, 2009. JavaScript is disabled. Elk New Mexico landowner tag (unit 51) Herbie03 Jul 17, 2019 Jul 17, 2019 #1 H Herbie03 FNG Joined Dec 1, 2016 Messages 98 Location St Louis I've got a family member with some land in U51. How far away from 51 do you live? Semi-guided hunts are designed for the hunters who are looking for a quality hunt but do not want to be fully guided for the duration of there hunt.. Over the years, probably 95% of our clients have chose this hunt., and continue to come back year after year. The Canjilon lakes area was closed due to trees falling. These hunts are offered in Units 52 and 51 located in the Carson National Forest. The cost of the hunt includes accommodations, meals, appropriate number of guides, and retrieval of game and trophy preparation of the animal. NO WILDERNESS HUNTS. Unit 6C * The tags are valid unit wide and hunters are not required to hire a guide. This hunt takes place out of Durango, CO. Congrats on an awesome bull! He entered for the LO draw but didn't get picked. Hunts in these units are mostly done on foot with some done on horseback. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! GamePuncher. Elk Unit 51 NM 1st rifle Elk rgrx1276 Aug 1, 2018 1 2 Next Aug 1, 2018 #1 rgrx1276 Lil-Rokslider Joined Dec 27, 2014 Messages 120 Well it appears I got lucky and drew an elk tag in this unit. 2021-2022 Resident Upland Game Harvest Results, 2021-2022 Annual Cougar Mortality Statewide, 2021-2022 Annual Cougar Mortality by Zone, 2020-2021 Resident Upland Game Harvest Results, 2019-2020 Resident Upland Game Harvest Results, 2018-2019 Resident Upland Game Harvest Report, New Mexico Hunters Helping the Hungry Program, New Mexico Hunters Helping the Hungry is a wild game meat donation program. Good luck, lets us know how it goes. These hunts occur on one of the largest ranches in northeastern New Mexico, the Vermejo Park Ranch. Combination hunts offer the opportunity to harvest other trophy species during a hunt by paying a trophy fee only if another species is harvested. Thank you for the feedback. They should still be going rut crazy too!!!! Enjoy the stunning scenery and varied terrain as you hunt. With limited road access, these hunts are done mostly on horseback, but also limited foot travel. Other licenses are available over the counter. Units 51 and 52 These units located in Northern New Mexico with high populations of elk and limited number of hunters success is very high. I have started to planning by viewing maps of the area, and planning a weekend trip two weeks before the hunt to actually scout the area. We offer hunts utilizing all weapon types, rifle, muzzleloader, and archery. Also, congrats on the draw- have you spent any time in that area? 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. 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. Joined Dec 4, 2013 Messages 1,766 Location Decatur, OH. Individuals applying for this unit need to be physically able to ride horses and to walk up to six miles per day. I drew New Mexico 16e rifle, mule friend drew 51 rifle both hunts are 10-22 - 10/26. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Tipsy Tuesday: Elk Film, Gear, News, & More. Joined: Jun 2010. This is a $100 service, good insurance in that everything will go smoothly. Our privately owned ranch is surrounded by 600,000+ acres of private land, commonly known as Vermejo Park Ranch, which has absolutely no public access. We offer two types of hunts in these units: The home is nicely furnished with a shower and bathtub, large kitchen and large living room areas. I archery hunted it 3 times when I was stationed at Holloman. Hunt #1 dates: Oct. 1, to Nov. 31, (any five days), Cost of Hunt: $5,495.00 plus 7 % sales tax. Located in Northern New Mexico the Valle Vidal has everything the elk hunter could ask for. These units should be one that you consider for a chance at a trophy bull. Great hunt, great guides and great bulls. New Mexico Unit 6C, 13, 45, 52 and 53 Self Guided Landowner Vouchers HuntersTrailhead Featured Elk Hunt. Muzz. Designed by Kady Bee. That could be because we had the hunt around labor day. Not thrilled about it but theyre goingunlike me. This is a public draw unit and it usually offers a very high opportunity to draw a license with the use of the outfitter number. I did not receive first message, hopefully you received my pm? I just read every thread I could find on 51. 338 LEGEND. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! These units are known for having trophy elk. Log in to your account and click Harvest Reporting in the MAIN MENU to file your Harvest Reportor call the Game & Fish Information Center at 888-248-6866. Scores. Your harvest report provides New Mexico Game and Fish with valuable information to effectively manage the states wildlife resources. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. With these units totaling about 700,000 acres and a high population of elk with a limit number of hunters, it offers a fantastic opportunity for high success. Much appreciated. Privacy Notice | I am assuming it will be hot and the bulls won't be to fired up yet. Muzzleloader: October 7-11, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023, October 7-11, 2023 by lineman21 Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:56 pm, Post Might be worth a look. ? just kidding I know your busy, but seriously. Game Management Unit 36 is easiest to draw, and has the highest bull to cow ratio in the state at 71:100 according to Game and Fish. I have hunted that area for the last 5 years. The cost of the hunt includes meals, guide, and transportation during the hunt and trophy preparation of the animal. Walking and observing is key. Combo hunts for elk and bear are available during the rifle seasons in October. Contact Us | I shot a freak 5x and just missed a chance on a nice 6x6 there a couple of years ago. Stay on top or highas you can before daylight. With some bulls in the areas scoring over 400 inches, this would be the hunt of a lifetime. And TYFYS. About Us | Punishment for the . Bow elk hunts can be combined with a bow deer hunt at no additional hunting fee. G. Joined: Jun 2010. I have always archery hunted the first or second season in September so all this might not apply at all. Attention New Mexico Big Game Hunters: Apr 27, 2009. I have been doing Crossfit to stay in shape and will be incorporating hiking to my routine and will be spending time out on the range. First we must complete thepublic land contract, which you can findhere. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? This map shows the locations we hunt and the animals hunted in each location. Great draw you should have a fun hunt. P.S. The odds of drawing a license are excellent with the outfitter number. The program is administered by Roadrunner Food Bank. Good report and great bull! New Mexico Unit 51 Elk Tags (3 ) New Mexico Unit 52 Elk Tags (3 ) New Mexico Unit 53 Elk Tags (3 ) New Mexico Unit 55 Elk Tags (1 ) Sort By New Mexico Elk Tags for Sale 2023 New Mexico Unit 6A Rifle or MZ Tag New Mexico Elk Tags, New Mexico unit 6A, New Mexico unit 6A Elk Hunting Be the first to review! i will prob head up that way to scout it in late july or early aug. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. We have run a 100% hunter success for the last eight years harvesting 386 elk for 386 hunters. This is a public draw unit and it usually offers a very high opportunity to draw a license with the use of the outfitter number. 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. I sent you a pm hopefully you got it, and thank you. 51 2 49 0 ANY ANY LL M 220: 67 . These units are known for big bulls and a good number of elk. Four of these hunts can be combined with deer permits for a combination hunt. Send me a PM. You must log in or register to reply here. Permits on this wildlife area are limited and no more than two non-resident hunters will be drawn for each hunt. Contributors to this thread: lineman21 09-Jun-10. by maintguy47 Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:24 pm, Post Great hunt if you draw but if you want to hunt elk, look at some additional options. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. by lineman21 Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:43 pm, Post I took a nice 6X6 up there with my bow in 2006 and 2007. they come in silent mosty often so watch your back trial. I drew the first rifle hunt for Unit 51 in northern New Mexico. The program is administered by Roadrunner Food Bank. We monitor elk on each ranch and if there are no elk your hunt will be moved or changed to the next year. If possible try and get out and get some boots on the ground before any of the seasons start. The ranch was allotted 6 Unit Wide Elk Permits for the 2008 Season. These areas consist of National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State trust and private land holding. On or before February 15, 2023, hunters can submit free harvest reports for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope and turkey licenses, after which a late fee of $8.00 will apply. Good luck. Great! Units 10 and 12. by maintguy47 Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:15 pm, Post Thanks for the help! These hunts can also be combined with a bow deer hunt. Clients will have their own bedroom with friends sometimes sharing a room in a large home on the ranch. ALASKA; BISON; BLACK BEAR; BROWN BEAR; CARIBOU; . There are 2 OTC hunts in this unit. Feel free to contact me. For these species, the reporting deadline to be eligible for the big game draw is the draw application deadline (March 22, 2023). Both of these units are in a roadless/ wilderness area that prohibits off road vehicles and off road traffic of any type. Its kind of a letdown if you walk in cold and shoot one right away. Went in 2 weeks early on a DIY to camp, sightsee and scout. Apr 18, 2018 #2 R Randy Newberg Lil-Rokslider by lineman21 Thu Jun 10, 2010 5:06 am, Post I have the tag after yours (Oct. 22-26). Awesome result rgrx1276, congrats great bull! DMO offers fully guided/outfitted hunts in one of New Mexico's sought out areas. New Mexico Hunters Helping the Hungry Program. I drew an archery tag for sept 1-15. I never found a good water source to drink from. Landowner Permits for Unit 51, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico . #5. Created in 1980, it has been continually managed for quality elk hunting. I would not worry about a spotter just get some good binos. 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