Ease of Drawing 24 24 . 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). This hunt requires good physical conditioning and a positive hunting attitude. 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. by lineman21 Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:43 pm, Post We will provide you with the outfitter number for the draw and a guide for 2 days. by maintguy47 Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:08 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited, Copyright 2000 - 2019, MuleyMadness.com This is a $100 service, good insurance in that everything will go smoothly. This area is excellent. Any advice would be appreciated. Putting in the work and figuring out the options makes it a lot sweeter when you connect. Contributors to this thread: lineman21 09-Jun-10. Might be worth a look. by maintguy47 Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:19 pm, Post Go Pro to see what they had to say! Clients will have their own bedroom with friends sometimes sharing a room in a large home on the ranch. Click an image to open the gallery. In these camps, Kiowa provides the cook, meals, snacks water and soft drinks and a person knowledgeable of the area to send you to where we feel you will find elk. I have the tag after yours (Oct. 22-26). Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Use of Horses: $495.00 per hunter per hunt. 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. The group I usually go with drew the season after you this year. JavaScript is disabled. Located in Northern New Mexico the Valle Vidal has everything the elk hunter could ask for. For these species, the reporting deadline to be eligible for the big game draw is April 7. Harvested cows are transported to Raton to the meat processor for skinning and processing. 42. Any info would be appreciated. Shot my bull in NM on the 6th.Got to my unit 2 days early finding mostly mule deer but an area of fresh elk sign.No talking from the elk at all during my scouting.Saturday morning got into a bull with cows 10-15 minutes after shooting light.Went to circle in front of them but ran into them heading up and over.Quick 80 yards shot and my bull was down.Two more bulls then started carrying on as I was breaking mine down.Didnt see another Hunter anywhere within miles of where I was.NM hands down has the worst forest service roads I've ever seen.I was pretty much the only one crazy enough to drive my truck on the 4x4 marked roads so that helped.Everyone else was hunting off the nice gravel roads about 10 miles away in either direction. Also something to consider, those elk come down to the private meadows along hwy 64 to feed at night. I was lucky enough to draw a tag to hunt a MB Elk in unit 51 in New Mexico. I am familiar with the area around Hopewell lake, but not have explored the area by Canjilon lake. 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-171; Weapon: Any Legal - NM Resident; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-2-165; Weapon: Bow; Hunt Type: high-demand hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-2-164; Weapon: Bow; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-166; Weapon: Any Legal; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-170; Weapon: Any Legal - NM Resident; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-169; Weapon: Any Legal - NM Resident; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-168; Weapon: Any Legal; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-167; Weapon: Any Legal; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-3-172; Weapon: Muzzle; Hunt Type: standard hunt, Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views. There are 0 HuntScore members that have hunted this unit. It is the hunters responsibility to handle the arrangements and charges with the processor. any lures that are must have for back country trout? Randy, awful nice of you to crawl out from under your accounting "rock" and share some tips! Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! These units should be one that you consider for a chance at a trophy bull. You are using an out of date browser. For example, if a deeded-land ranch in northern New Mexico has a $6,000 bull elk permit, it can add as much as . The hunter is responsible for the license, personal gear, bedroll, weapon and transportation to and from camp and during your hunt without the guide. This is a high-fence hunt and you are guaranteed to kill a bull elk. In these units for several years we have had 100% success in both muzzleloader and rifle hunts. 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. 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. The cost of this hunt includes guide and transportation during the hunt. no one here has hunted 51? For a description of units 51 and 52 see the previous page. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Once you get to Canjilon, you can go left and it takes you to the lakes region. Hunt ID: NM-ElkMDeerBear-All-Raton-Tony-Guided, {BreezingForms:Hunt_Special_Information_Request_Form}. Elk Unit-Wide Map NM Game & Fish 2021-08-27T15:55:11-06:00. Click here to proceed to interactive map. 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. Jun 24, 2009. 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. Muzz. New Mexico Unit 51 Hunt. These hunts are offered in Units 52 and 51 located in the Carson National Forest. Congrats on an awesome bull! Thank you for the pictures, looks beautiful, I truly can not wait. $$$$ Landowner Tags for Sale Elk Deer Antelope 2023 New Mexico Unit 51 Rifle Cow Elk Tag Unit Wid. Horses will be used in these units, along with foot travel.. Caution: Submitting false or fraudulent harvest information may result in revocation of your hunting, fishing and trapping privileges for up to 3 years. Joined Dec 4, 2013 Messages 1,766 Location Decatur, OH. Its not the same as the other gila units. No more than six hunters will be permitted on the property during a given hunting period - normally four at a time. You are using an out of date browser. Use the following certificate if you give game meat, fish or parts of game animals to an individual. Both archery and rifle hunts are available for all big game species. by bowtechjwar Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:49 pm, Post 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. All donate game meat will be used to help feed New Mexicos hungry and homeless. Hot breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be provided each day. This unit is not a roadless unit and the use of ATVs is allowed on any designated road. DMO is offering a DIY hunt. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. As with most public lands, get back off the roads and there's elk. There were a couple good burns last year in the NE part of the unit. They were spread out pretty well, just moving around the country quite a bit. There is no additional charge for the combination hunt. These units located in Northern New Mexico with high populations of elk and limited number of hunters success is very high. Unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres (594 square miles). All of these hunts are High Demand hunts. I'll let ya know how I do. And TYFYS. We monitor elk on each ranch and if there are no elk your hunt will be moved or changed to the next year. If anyone has hunted this unit, I love to hear about your experience there. Check out Hopewell Lake area. 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. Rifle hunts begin in early October to take advantage of the rut and the bugling bulls. This will increase your odds of drawing by 2 to 3 times on most hunts. I really appreciate it. Unless you are intimately knowledgeable of the area you are hunting and know where to look after two days, you are on your own. This hunt has a higher success rate than the two-day guided only hunts and the reason is simple. This ranch holds one of the largest elk herds in the state of New Mexico, usually numbering around 13,000 animals during winter surveys. We are offering bow, muzzle loader and rifle hunts in these units again this year. The hunter is responsible for arriving in camp, his/her personal gear, weapons, license and stamps, gratuities and care for the animal after it arrives in camp. Post The home is nicely furnished with a shower and bathtub, large kitchen and large living room areas. I brought up my gun and saw that it was a spike, which wasn't legal . Looking for some help on a Unit 51 New Mexico DIY hunt. Cost of the hunt includes any licenses and paperwork, courtesy transportation during the hunt and trophy preparation of the animal. The drawing odds for this unit are difficult. Thank you for the great advice. 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. Good luck to all the hunters out there this year. DMO is now offering fully guided hunts in these units of the famed Gila National Forest. Good luck, lets us know how it goes. Drew Unit 51 for 1st rifle season in 2018, from the previous comments - I am encouraged & looking forward to the fall. New Mexico Unit 6C, 13, 45, 52 and 53 Self Guided Landowner Vouchers HuntersTrailhead Featured Elk Hunt. The hunter is responsible for their motel, meals, personal gear, weapon and license. These tags have the voucher price already included in it so there is no voucher shortage at this time to meet your needs. I sent you a pm hopefully you got it, and thank you. These units are known for big bulls and excellent numbers of elk. by lineman21 Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:56 pm, Post This is a public draw unit and it usually offers a good opportunity to draw a license with the use of the outfitter number. The unit is huge and just looking for some help on where to scout. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. Awesome result rgrx1276, congrats great bull! Location. I would hunt northwest toward the Jaramilla Ranch. Its your choice on the size of the bull that you want to hunt and harvest. This unit is known for big bulls, but the area is checker-boarded and you need to make sure that you will know where you are at during your hunts. 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. "Estimates put bull-to-cow ratios at about 12 per 100." For trophy bulls, Dion shared that the Wenaha Unit in northeast Oregon is most popular. I heard a few guys saying crime is very bad in the area and stories of camps being raided while they were out hunting. Good report and great bull! I've never specifically hunted the lakes. Successful a couple of times. ES. Well it appears I got lucky and drew an elk tag in this unit. I am assuming it will be hot and the bulls won't be to fired up yet. by maintguy47 Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:24 pm, Post Although many people prefer to get deep in the heart of the unit there are good herd numbers in the northeast corner of the unit in my experience. Don't mind the akazinal rifle shot all the local pochers take there meat that time of year. You must log in or register to reply here. Privacy Notice | Self-guided: These hunts are for those hunters who want a quality hunt, feel confident about hunting elk on their own and dont want a guide and the hassle of packing a camp with them. +1 for Canjilon Lakes. Unit 51 and 52 are our main units on the Carson, but we offer hunting in all units of the Carson National Forest, including units 2, 50, 53, and the Valle Vidal in unit 55A. This will allow for an elk hunter using our outfitter number to apply for the 10% of the outfitters draw pool. i will prob head up that way to scout it in late july or early aug. Moose, Caribou, Sheep, Goat Hunting etc. My brother and I drew the late season muzzleloader tags (Dec 1-5) and would love to know if any hunttalkers have drawn the same tag. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. Good luck to you! The opportunity to harvest a large Pope and & Young or Boone and Crockett trophy bull elk, deer or bear is excellent. Or you can go right. Want to fish a bit as well. Elk - Private, Colorado Elk - Unit 52 Public Elk - Unit 51 Public Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep There are 1 HuntScore subscribers that have hunted this unit. 51 2 49 0 ANY ANY LL M 220: 67 . The units on the Carson are all very large running from 100,000 acres to almost 400,000 acres. You must log in or register to reply here. You should make one of these hunts a minimum of one of your three choices on your application. 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. Be the first to review! Attention New Mexico Big Game Hunters: Unit 51 New Mexico Elk. These units are known for big bulls and excellent numbers of elk. WoodMoose 09-Jun-10. 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. About Us | The Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson National Forest is one of the premier trophy elk areas in the United States. I never found a good water source to drink from. The nearest town is Tres Piedres, NM at the northeast corner of the unit. Curious how your hunt went. Kiowa Hunting Service offers public land elk hunts in Carson National Forest, Lincoln National Forest, Gila National Forest, and Cibola National Forest. Off to Cabelas today, spend some more hard earned money! Congrats! The hunter is responsible for their personal gear, weapon, and transportation to Raton, NM and license ($550.00 over the counter). Before I went, I was thinking long shots and had my 308 set up with a drop cam on my nightforce 2.5-10x32 and a 165gr bullet at 2740 fps. These are THE bulls that you hear about. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! License Fee: $345.00 over the counter, including the mandatory habitat management access stamp. User Scores. 338 LEGEND; Jun 12, 2009; Replies 2 Views 4K. This will be both of ours first elk hunt, any help on either unit is greatly appreciated! As I got there, I noticed an elk standing 60 yards from me, broadside with not a twig in the way. Unit 52 includes the Cruces Basin Wilderness area and boarders Colorado to the North. I drew an archery tag for sept 1-15. Kiowa hunts in Game Management Unit 52, located in north central New Mexico. DMO is now offering fully guided hunts in these units located in Southern New Mexico. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Located in Northern New Mexico the Valle Vidal has everything the elk hunter could ask for. Thanks again! There are no user reviews for this listing. We offer hunts utilizing all weapon types, rifle, muzzleloader, and archery. Unit 6C * The tags are valid unit wide and hunters are not required to hire a guide. 145 [-O] S. Unit 51. There are 2 OTC hunts in this unit. or SHOW UNIT: New Mexico - Elk . For information regarding purchase of 2009 permits, please contact Dale Heinemann 505-920-3464. . Hunt #1 dates: Oct. 1, to Nov. 31, (any five days), Cost of Hunt: $5,495.00 plus 7 % sales tax. Darrell 10-Jun-10. Unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres (594 square miles). The easiest way to determine the easier to draw units is to give us a call and we can discuss the different units. 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. Sounds like a great time with all the scouting. Nothing will be furnished for your hunt except for the use of the outfitter number and a guide for 2 days. See how weather varies by elevation within a unit by selecting an elevation range. The program is administered by Roadrunner Food Bank. If possible try and get out and get some boots on the ground before any of the seasons start. We offer bow, muzzleloader and rifle hunts in these units. This unit is not a roadless unit and the use of ATVs is allowed on any designated road. New Mexico Hunting/Recreation Maps BLM-New Mexico has partnered with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) to offer free maps of Big Game hunting units and recreational opportunities on public land using the CarryMap application. 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. Research the latest New Mexico Elk Draw Odds Results and Harvest Data. No, it will be my first time in that unit. The first year we went we were on the west side of 84. 2016Deadwood Mountain Outfitters. We are offering six different bow hunts for elk this year. 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. Map files expire one year after publishing. He entered for the LO draw but didn't get picked. Eleven game meat processors across the state are accepting donations of deer and elk meat. 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. 7 Day 21: $5,800 + tax7 Day 11: $6,300 + tax Randy why didn't you share the elk marathon hunt with Corey Jacobson for a more realistic expectation of the unit? For these species, the reporting deadline to be eligible for the big game draw is the draw application deadline (March 22, 2023). NO WILDERNESS HUNTS. Never been there for starters but planning some scouting trip before season. In these units for several years we have had 100% success in both muzzleloader and rifle hunts. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. New tag allocation rounding rules will be in effect for 2020 ( More details ). We offer hunts utilizing all weapon types, rifle, muzzleloader, and archery. If you go to canon plaza there is a good place to base camp on the west side of the vallecitos river right over the bridge. Use of horses: $495.00 per hunter per hunt extra. With limited road access, these hunts are done mostly on horseback, but also limited foot travel. 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. SouthWest,NM. 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. The odds of drawing a license are excellent with the outfitter number. Recreation area to reopen in northern New Mexico forest, Wyoming Cow Elk Hunt near good antelope unit, 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. 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! All donate game meat will be used to help feed New Mexico's hungry and homeless 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 ). Send me a PM. New Mexico Elk, Mule Deer, Bear Hunts Unit 51, 52. Your harvest report provides New Mexico Game and Fish with valuable information to effectively manage the states wildlife resources. Thats where I hunted and camped as well. G. GamePuncher OP. 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. You will be hunting where we know there are elk. Send us an email at [emailprotected] to learn more. 16e looks like there is some wide open spaces and a spotter might save my legs a little work, hopefully for the pack out. They should still be going rut crazy too!!!! We have offered these hunts for over 20 years with great success, some years were 100% for muzzleloader and rifle. 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. Thanks for the help! The hunter is responsible for putting in for the license (with our help), his/her personal gear, weapon and all personal transportation. 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. Congratulations ! Combination hunts offer the opportunity to harvest other trophy species during a hunt by paying a trophy fee only if another species is harvested. But, I will tell you their was a lot of traffic on that main road heading that direction. Update on this post. Beautiful country to hunt there in Northern NM. . I consider Unit 10 a sleeper unit. Sounds like a perfect solo hunt! We have always presented opportunities to harvest bull elk. That'll give U a direction to head if your up that early and all the ya_hoos are passed out. This is not high fence these are free ranging elk. The guiding will occur on the same 2 days for everyone on the application. 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 didn't expect to see them there in large numbers, but be forewarned their were also a substantial number of hunters. 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. Beware of Dave Farr, cattle rancher who owns a lot of land around Pelona. October 14-18, 2023 Elk licenses are guaranteed via private land permits. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Hope got them. First we must complete thepublic land contract, which you can findhere. There is easy access to areas in these units with several roads and trails crossing them. The individuals who I have assisting me in these areas are very knowledgeable of the units, they are good bow hunters and have the history of putting clients on big bulls. Created in 1980, it has been continually managed for quality elk hunting. Satellite television and telephone service are also available. Stay away from 15 springs its coverd up with wanta be's and camp crawlers. Terms of Use | First we must complete thepublic land contract, which you can findhere. See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! These units offer the hunter easy access, an excellent elk population, and limited hunting pressure. Other licenses are available over the counter. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! These units border The Mescalero Apache Reservation with unit 36 to the north of the reservation and unit 34 to the south. Thread starter dcopas78; Start date Oct 27, 2016; Oct 27, 2016 #1 dcopas78 Well-known member. i drew the 2nd bow hunt for the same unit. Saw a fair number of Elk and lots of Yahoos. congrats! Contact Us | On or before March 22, 2023, hunters can submit free harvest reports for Barbary sheep, ibex, oryx, javelina and trapper licenses, after which a late fee of $8.00 will apply. 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. Unit 51 New Mexico. both are great hunts. I'll be up there in DEC. You must log in or register to reply here. #5. NM_alazan 10-Jun-10. I'm want to hunt his place for archery but of course need a LO tag. I have hunted that area for the last 5 years. An area I wanted to try but saw a few too many camps set up was Salvador canyon. They have been renovating the area and last I checked it was closed. lineman21 10-Jun-10. Remeber to stay S of 64, N is unit 52. Because we are always looking at additional ranches and acquiring new ranches on which to hunt and negotiating different leases the price of the hunts may be different than advertised. let us know how you do. Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. 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. GamePuncher. Kiowa Hunting Service takes you to unique and exciting locations throughout New Mexico and Colorado. The hunter is responsible for putting in for the license (with our help), his/her personal gear, weapon and transportation to and from camp. 13% Private, 87% Public, 85% USFS, 2% BLM, 1% State. These hunts occur on one of the largest ranches in northeastern New Mexico, the Vermejo Park Ranch. Use of Horses by Guided Hunters: $495.00 per hunter extra. Check Game and Fish brochure for dates corresponding to your choice of unit. 338 LEGEND. Apr 27, 2009. Please enjoy these photos from past Kiowa customers and their trophies taken on public land. These units are known for having trophy elk. Combination hunts are available for elk, deer and bear during the archery season in September. Thank you for all of the help so far, is a spotting scope something most of you would take on this hunt, or dave the weight and money and just go with binos? $$$$ SELL How To Sell Your Tags Be the first to review! 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. These hunts are reasonably priced and are great for the person who wants to insure taking home the bull elk of a lifetime. I've hunted in, or helped hunters in, both units. These ranches have the potential to produce 300 B&C class bulls. It will give you a good idea of the land and also your physical ability. Elk Hunting in New Mexico Game Management Area 51A Scores. Not thrilled about it but theyre goingunlike me. The camp is located on private property, and offers easy access to most of the unit. I'm definitely excited about the hunt! ? just kidding I know your busy, but seriously. 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. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Well if you would like to come along on either hunt??? Any advice in hunting this particular unit/area would be greatly appreciated. Landowner Permits for Unit 51, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico . Unit 12 is predominately private land and checkerboard areas. These units are known for big bulls and a good number of elk. The ratio of guide to hunters will be 1 guide per the number of clients on the application. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk May 17, 2018 #2 Dusty2426 Snacks are available at all times. NM135E. Lodging and meals are provided at the ranch. We have taken bulls off of this unit that are greater than 300 B&C and occasionally one better than 350 B&C. Tipsy Tuesday: Elk Film, Gear, News, & More. i have never hunted it. You will be dealing with a lot of road hunters. This will increase your odds of drawing by 2 to 3 times on most hunts. 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. Tipsy Tuesday: Elk Film, Gear, News, & More. 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. October 21-25 2023 New Mexico Hunters Helping the Hungry is a wild game meat donation program. Unit 52 is approximately 300,000 acres in size and Unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres. 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. 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