I have hunted 45 for the last two years. I've been very lucky drawing. Its a marginal unit with mtns that will kick your ass, so most folks avoid it and go for more quality units.
There are some really nice local NM guys on this forum which helped me out, hopefully they will chime in. I don't...
Man, I'm actually hungry now reading all your posts. Some great ideas in here that I want to try. Below is my standard stuff and acouple new tryouts.
Dinners:
I bought a bunch of Heather's Choice at the Hunt Expo this year. I am bringing those for lunch at work and they have been really good...
My buddy from Farmington, NM drew a Seargents bow tag! Super happy for him. I cant wait to call and be there for the moment he takes his first bull with a bow!
I drew a late unit 16 buck tag. That took many years! It can be done.
What a dynamic day for all. Good luck out there
Hey Tikka, I'm really not trying to stir the pot here and create rumors, but I have heard quite a bit of chatter from folks in this state (CO) about OTC Archery Elk going away next year or the year after.
****I cannot confirm this from any regulator or CPW officer, and it is by no means a...
My input to the survey:
"-Enforce preference point/application fees on elk, deer, and antelope. Raise the fees to $25 for residents and $50 for NR. Add credit card processing fees to offset cost(3%). The current system model invited too many applicants into all species draws last year, ruined...
Thank you. I did see that the Jan 5th class was full up a few weeks ago. I was hoping that AZ was going to have another one this month. Every once in a while a class will pop up in Kayenta or Flagg, which is much closer to me.
But, I will call Mr. Don as it does seem his class is the way to go...
Hey ya'll I wanted to resurrect this thread and see if there is anyone who knows of the next Extra Point class in AZ.
I have been keeping my eyes peeled, but haven't seen any? Or am I looking in the wrong places and there are some available classes?
I am willing to travel! Thanks for any info. JW
Good Luck T Bone! I had a lot of friends send some good pics of elk this morning. Best 1st season in years.
Btw, two unit 76 bull 1st rifle tags popped up on the list yesterday. last week three 61 early bull rifle tags popped up too. I kinda like this new system!
Thanks for the info guys. Appreciate it.
I hunted out of Santa Barbara last year for a buck hunt and it went really well. I'm gonna focus on that again. I saw elk the whole time was there am sure that this year since I'm elk hunting I won't see a thing!
Also, I got ahold of Circle S outfitters...
Hey all, I am resurrecting this thread cause the packer I was gonna use ended having back surgery. He is a friend and I hate it for him. Just curious if anyone has a line on an outfitter that might take a last minute guy like me? The folks he knew were tied up. I'm focused around Troutas to...
Wolf Creek ski area will open this weekend!
We have resident elk bugling around our house at 9k, with snow on the ground. Glassing elk in meadows up to about 11k easy. The hard part is all the green still left on the trees. Should be fallen by the end of 1st or beginning of 2nd. A good wind...
Thanks Ya'll.
And yes, it's a drive but I distance twice or more than that in a day for work sometimes. Getting out all that way just means i get to catch up on Mr. Newbergs Podcasts that I've missed.
I usually hunt the san luis valley units for lopes. It takes a few points to draw. So i fill...
Hey everyone, I am just writing to ask about CO walk-in areas for antelope hunting.
I know there is quite a bit of grassland to access and hunt, but in GMU's with little to no grassland there are small parcels of private land available for walk-in hunting by the public. This is a part of the...
Good Luck Kiwi.
I lived in Leadville for a few years and, believe it or not, attended Lincoln University outside of Christchurch. I did spend a lot of time in the Hokitika drainage and got my ass kicked up there. That's some amazing country. I haven't lived in Leadville for a few years but...
Hey, thanks for the response. That is helpful for sure. Makes me think to knock down anything mature that I get a good shot on.
2nd rifle is Oct 21-25th.
Hey guys, Time to let the cat outta the bag! I pulled a NM tag. Really fired up as I am ready to get out in the woods.
I am solo on this one and strickly bivy backpack hunt.
What I do know:
- I actually had a deer tag in this unit last year and did see elk, but only cows.
- I know lining an...