New to NM and elk hunting Unit 12

[AggieNM]

Their there, spread out across the unit. Lots of water & feed about. Check where the cattle drink....

I drew the same tag ,again. My brother bailed last night, again. LOL

HI I am pondering Unit 12 Elk for 2025, which part of unit is best, looked on Google earth not many water spots are the eplus ranches a place to check since you note cattle water...Thank you

 

[hank4elk]

HI I am pondering Unit 12 Elk for 2025, which part of unit is best, looked on Google earth not many water spots are the eplus ranches a place to check since you note cattle water...Thank you

Welcome to HT.

 

[L.Archer]

HI I am pondering Unit 12 Elk for 2025, which part of unit is best, looked on Google earth not many water spots are the eplus ranches a place to check since you note cattle water...Thank you

Im in the same spot. I’m leaning toward unit 12 archer for its good draw to harvest success odds, but looking at the unit I’m worried it might be due to the fact that a lot of the unit is private land that guides or locals in the area might have access to.