unit 51 new mexico elk
All of these hunts are High Demand hunts. First we must complete thepublic land contract, which you can findhere. well the area is large mountains and tall pines to open mesa's. 16B is a wilderness hunt spot so you would need your walking shoes or horses. Any info would be appreciated. SouthWest,NM. The first year we went we were on the west side of 84. Weather can vary by elevation. Started out on the south end and saw some sign and heard a couple bulls in the evening that put a smile on my face. The home is nicely furnished with a shower and bathtub, large kitchen and large living room areas. Beautiful country to hunt there in Northern NM. The cost of the hunt includes accommodations, meals, courtesy transportation during the hunt, retrieval of the harvested animal and caping of the animal. The ratio of guide to hunters will be 1 guide per the number of clients on the application. Everyone wants to hunt the Gila and some do. We offer two types of hunts in these units: I brought up my gun and saw that it was a spike, which wasn't legal . Sounds like a perfect solo hunt! 3. A report must be filed if the hunter possesses any of these licenses, even if they dont hunt or harvest. New Member. 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. 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. by maintguy47 Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:15 pm, Post 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. 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. I am familiar with the area around Hopewell lake, but not have explored the area by Canjilon lake. The guides for these units are very knowledgeable of the hunt area, are excellent hunters, and have a history of getting clients on big bulls. I never found a good water source to drink from. 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). Want to fish a bit as well. Attention New Mexico Big Game Hunters: 7 Day 21: $5,800 + tax7 Day 11: $6,300 + tax This is a public draw unit and it usually offers a good opportunity to draw a license with the use of the outfitter number. With a once in a life time draw, limited road travel and an area a little of 100,000. acres, it is one of the best hunts New Mexico has to offer. 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. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Privacy Notice | We monitor elk on each ranch and if there are no elk your hunt will be moved or changed to the next year. It is the hunters responsibility to handle the arrangements and charges with the processor. These hunts occur on one of the largest ranches in northeastern New Mexico, the Vermejo Park Ranch. You should make one of these hunts a minimum of one of your three choices on your application. New Mexico Unit 51 Hunt. Be the first to review! 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. Randy, awful nice of you to crawl out from under your accounting "rock" and share some tips! There are no user reviews for this listing. 338 LEGEND. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! These units are extremely popular and are in high demand by the sportsmen. From all of the information I have gathered, I don't think it will be hard to find elk if you put in the effort. These units border The Mescalero Apache Reservation with unit 36 to the north of the reservation and unit 34 to the south. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I sent you a pm hopefully you got it, and thank you. It may not display this or other websites correctly. There are 0 HuntScore members that have hunted this unit. We only offer fully guided and accommodated hunts OR 2 day guided with no accommodations or meals in these units. With limited road access, these hunts are done mostly on horseback, but also limited foot travel. It is managed for trophy class in the 300 class B&C or better. I archery hunted it 3 times when I was stationed at Holloman. These units offer the hunter easy access, an excellent elk population, and limited hunting pressure. This will increase your odds of drawing by 2 to 3 times on most hunts. Eleven game meat processors across the state are accepting donations of deer and elk meat. 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. Be prepared for hale storms and stuff like that it moves in fast. These are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the partially guided hunts: The units that we offer this service in can be described as follows: Unit 51 and Unit 52 are located in North Central New Mexico. Saw some sign there but no bulls out in some of the limited openings. There is easy access to areas in these units with several roads and trails crossing them. Its already a sucess just because I get to go! The area is located south and west of Grants, New Mexico and is on the north end of the Gila range. There were a couple good burns last year in the NE part of the unit. BIG GAME HUNTING Elk Elk Unit 51 New Mexico Dhardage Aug 25, 2016 Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Apr 24, 2022 #41 Benfromalbuquerque Well-known member Joined Jul 15, 2020 Messages 768 Stoneman80 said: Yeah iv been on my maps looking at those and others as well I was more interested in hunting pressure points stuff like that. The camp is located on the south end of unit 10 and we will use this camp to access the unit 12 hunts. I drew the 3rd rifle last year, only had 3 days to hunt but had no problem finding elk. 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. A note on the '20 Total Quota above indicates that for this quota total, the # of tags issued this year will potentially be minus 1 compared to the way they rounded this quota total in 2019. Happy to help. 51 and 52 are draw units, but with the use of the outfitter number it increases your odds 2 to 3 times. It will take you some time to get a "feel" for what the elk are doing and what the other hunters are doing. 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. This unit has an excellent elk population and the number of hunters is controlled as opposed to most of Colorados public land units. Mandatory Harvest Reporting Requirements. Are you camping or staying in chama overnights. Great Bull! I thought that I would add some information or thoughts about elk hunting and hunting in general in New Mexico for the reader read more, Elk Guided/Public Land Fully Accommodated. Good report and great bull! As with most public lands, get back off the roads and there's elk. The drawing odds for this unit are difficult. The opportunity to harvest a large Pope and & Young or Boone and Crockett trophy bull elk, deer or bear is excellent. Great! Stay on top or highas you can before daylight. Beware of Dave Farr, cattle rancher who owns a lot of land around Pelona. Rifle: Oct. 1, to Dec. 31, (any five days). User Scores. These areas consist of National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State trust and private land holding. 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. Four of these hunts can be combined with deer permits for a combination hunt. Looking for some info so I have a place to start. Created in 1980, it has been continually managed for quality elk hunting. The cost of the hunt includes accommodations, meals, appropriate number of guides, and retrieval of game and trophy preparation of the animal. The hunter is responsible for the license, personal gear, bedroll, weapon and transportation to and from camp and during your hunt without the guide. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. Sign up for a free account to see what they said. Map files expire one year after publishing. Trout Lakes, the Y right out of Cebolla . Landowner Permits for Unit 51, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico . Unit 52 includes the Cruces Basin Wilderness area and boarders Colorado to the North. I am hesitant to chime in after Randy already offered, but PM me if you want some additional help. This ranch holds one of the largest elk herds in the state of New Mexico, usually numbering around 13,000 animals during winter surveys. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. The size of the elk range from 6x6 280 B&C bulls to bulls ranging over 400 B&C. Congratulations ! Satellite television and telephone service are also available. You will be hunting where we know there are elk. I'm definitely excited about the hunt! Combination hunts offer the opportunity to harvest other trophy species during a hunt by paying a trophy fee only if another species is harvested. Also, congrats on the draw- have you spent any time in that area? I drew an archery tag for sept 1-15. We have been 100% successful on our guided rifle hunts for two years and have had a 77% success rate on all rifle hunts for two years. These are excellent units, and because of this it can be very difficult to draw a tag. ? just kidding I know your busy, but seriously. Much appreciated. 13% Private, 87% Public, 85% USFS, 2% BLM, 1% State. Found tons of sheds, elk population was more sparse than on the east side of 84. Due to the demand for the licenses in this area the odds of drawing are small. 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. dang! Also south off hwy 64 at Hopewell lake and south west of it, I have seen elk. 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. I'll let ya know how I do. Please refer to the hunt information in this catalog under public land elk hunts for additional information on these hunts or contact me directly. To help you in your license application, you may use our outfitter number with your application. 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. Enjoy the stunning scenery and varied terrain as you hunt. Contact Us | OtoPro SoundGear Phantom and Impulse Review, Vortex Razor HD 4000 GB Rangefinder Review, Toric UHD 2.5-15x44mm FFP Hunt Series Riflescope Review, Hunting Big Mule Deer after Mid-October with Cliff Gray. It will give you a good idea of the land and also your physical ability. We offer hunts utilizing all weapon types, rifle, muzzleloader, and archery. Horses will be used in these units, along with foot travel.. For example, if a deeded-land ranch in northern New Mexico has a $6,000 bull elk permit, it can add as much as . I have hunted it 5 times during archery season the last being 2009. This is a high-fence hunt and you are guaranteed to kill a bull elk. 2023 New Mexico Unit 51 Archery Elk Unit Wide Tag Be the first to review! Other licenses are available over the counter. HuntScore members shared hunt tips & contact info (where applicable): The ability to filter OTC units by residency and manner/sex, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. "The current elk-population estimate in the Scappoose Unit is approximately 2,300 animals," Dion said. Off to Cabelas today, spend some more hard earned money! Unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres (594 square miles). * Unit 6C borders the famous and very popular Valles Caldera National Preserve. In the past the Kiowa Team has taken bulls up to 383 and often take bulls in the 340 and 350 class. 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. These units have some of the best bull to cow ratios of any unit in the state. I would hunt northwest toward the Jaramilla Ranch. #5. I shot a freak 5x and just missed a chance on a nice 6x6 there a couple of years ago. These hunts can also be combined with a bow deer hunt. The guides for these units are very knowledgeable of the hunt area, are great hunters, and have a history of getting clients on bulls. 51 2 49 0 ANY ANY LL M 220: 67 . Although my info is dated I know the unit well. Check for current or recent wildfires in this area. Might be worth a look. any lures that are must have for back country trout? I have hunted that area for the last 5 years. 16e looks like there is some wide open spaces and a spotter might save my legs a little work, hopefully for the pack out. by maintguy47 Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:19 pm, Post Unit 6C * The tags are valid unit wide and hunters are not required to hire a guide. G. GamePuncher OP. Both archery and rifle hunts are available for all big game species. These questions are import in order to figure out whitch area to point u toward. Go Pro to see what they had to say! While you are hunting, the staff is out scouting for you. We are offering six different bow hunts for elk this year. Located in Northern New Mexico the Valle Vidal has everything the elk hunter could ask for. Units 10 and 12. No, it will be my first time in that unit. both are great hunts. Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! You must log in or register to reply here. 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. let us know how you do. Awesome result rgrx1276, congrats great bull! DMO is now offering fully guided hunts in these units located in Southern New Mexico. Remeber to stay S of 64, N is unit 52. Combo hunts for elk and bear are available during the rifle seasons in October. The odds of you drawing this tag far surpasses those of the Gila Units. Felepito caynon,or the escondia. 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. Looking for some info so I have a place to start. Still heavily thinking about a light weight spotter, possibly leupold 15-30x 50. The information here and all over the site is outstanding. We are only offering guided hunts in these units. New Mexico Elk - Unit 51 - Draw Odds, Tag Information and More New Mexico Elk - Unit 51 Click for Terrain Detail GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* * Approximate square miles '20 HUNTS IN THIS UNIT New tag allocation rounding rules will be in effect for 2020 ( More details ). The program is administered by Roadrunner Food Bank. This will allow for an elk hunter using our outfitter number to apply for the 10% of the outfitters draw pool. 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. These hunts are reasonably priced and are great for the person who wants to insure taking home the bull elk of a lifetime. Use the following certificate if you give game meat, fish or parts of game animals to an individual. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Joined: Jun 2010. It may not display this or other websites correctly. DRAW ODDS . Unit 12 is predominately private land and checkerboard areas. Dec 05. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk May 17, 2018 #2 Dusty2426 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. These units are known for big bulls and excellent numbers of elk. 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. 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. DMO offers fully guided/outfitted hunts in one of New Mexico's sought out areas. The ranch has 600,000 acres of totally private land. Please enjoy these photos from past Kiowa customers and their trophies taken on public land. Hunt #1 dates: Oct. 1, to Nov. 31, (any five days), Cost of Hunt: $5,495.00 plus 7 % sales tax. 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