First Elk DIY NM

[Arbutusbucks]

I am from PA and I am new to this forum. I drew a NM Unit 34 (1st Archery Season) tag. The bulls seemed to be just turning on in my opinion, but then again it was the first time I have done this. First morning I had a rag horn at 10 yards, but thought I would hold out since it was the first morning. Anyway that was the only bull I got close too, then on the last day I let this guy have an arrow, just still hunting up a ridge. I know he is small but I am pretty happy. It took too long to draw NM, so I am going to put in for it again, but I am looking to another state, possible Montana or Idaho for an OTC tag. Anyway thanks for looking...

 

[Arbutusbucks]

Not sure what happened to my..."Hello HuntTalk" but it was there!

 

[Jorgy]

Welcome to the forum, and nice job. Any elk with stick and string is impressive.

 

[noharleyyet]

Good job and welcome.

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

The best introductions are the ones that include pictures of dead animals. Welcome!

 

[kansasdad]

Welcome. Jealous of the opportunity and the success on your first elk. Stick around and enjoy HuntTalk.

 

[sbhooper]

Good job on a first hunt! I lived in Alamogordo for 10 years. We loved that area and had a blast hunting and riding ATVs in the mountains . I only killed a couple elk there, as it was easier to draw other permits. We did kill a number of cow elk on the reservation to the north. The only thing that I miss about New Mexico is those mountains AND the resident permit fees!

 

[spook12]

Welcome.
Congrats on the successful hunt.

 

[TheShootist.41]

Congratulations on your elk! Welcome to Hunt Talk.

 

[Howdy]

I'll be heading to 34 for the muzzy hunt in a couple weeks...
Looks very green.
congrats on the elk
Howdy

 

[DSull]

Welcome and good job!

 

[mdunc8]

Any elk with a bow is a good one. Hell, any elk with any weapon is a good one. Congrats.

 

[genesis273]

Congratulations on a successful hunt and welcome to the site! Very nice opening thread!

 

[Elkmagnet]

Welcome!

 

[Arbutusbucks]

Thanks everyone!

Howdy, just talking with a few guys in camp they say that the muzzleloader hunt is the best hunt to get. I am an ultra passionate bowhunter so I am hoping to draw the second season archery someday.

In the meantime I am looking at Idaho, I am also a big mountain biker, and I am thinking there are some good units there where I can use that skill. Maybe ride and bivy a few days...anyone do anything like that around here?

 

[SFC B]

Great job!!

 

[JohnCushman]

Congrats and welcome!

 

[Mica Man]

Welcome and congrats on your success!

 

[oldman357]

congrats!

 

[ashersdad]

Welcome aboard and congrats on the bull.