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Elk Hunting in NM or Co
Posted on 10/9/12 at 11:02 pm
Posted on 10/9/12 at 11:02 pm
I have an itch to get an elk this winter. I really just want the meat and the experience of the hunt. So no bull, I plan on just shooting a cow. I understand out of state permits are difficult to get without a licensed guide/lodge.
Any suggestions, advice, or experiences? Price is not a huge deterrent, but no Beretta Trident Lodges.
Also as far as rifle, I have a 7mm Winchester model 70 with a Zeiss scope. I have heard this is ideal for Elk.
TIA
Any suggestions, advice, or experiences? Price is not a huge deterrent, but no Beretta Trident Lodges.
Also as far as rifle, I have a 7mm Winchester model 70 with a Zeiss scope. I have heard this is ideal for Elk.
TIA
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Posted on 10/9/12 at 11:08 pm to smoke4life
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plan on just shooting a cow.
Dude come on.
Posted on 10/9/12 at 11:11 pm to smoke4life
I am going to NM at Thanksgiving to get a cow. This is my first trip.
My FIL has gone to NM almost every year for the last 10 years. He has gone to Co in the past but he prefers NM.
My FIL has gone to NM almost every year for the last 10 years. He has gone to Co in the past but he prefers NM.
Posted on 10/9/12 at 11:11 pm to smoke4life
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I have no idea if this is a good place or a good price, but I came across it the other day and remembered it when I saw your post...
I have no idea if this is a good place or a good price, but I came across it the other day and remembered it when I saw your post...
Posted on 10/9/12 at 11:16 pm to BayouBandit24
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Dude come on.
Yeah I know. Ill get a nice bull one day but I just went on sabbatical leave from work to go back to school for an advanced degree, so i have to watch my spending.
How difficult is it for a non-resident go get a nice bull on public property?
I'm new to the world of Elk hunting so forgive any ignorance.
Posted on 10/9/12 at 11:19 pm to mark65mc
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I have no idea if this is a good place or a good price, but I came across it the other day and remembered it when I saw your post...
Ill look into these guys. quote:
He has gone to Co in the past but he prefers NM
Any particular reason or advice he might have?
Posted on 10/9/12 at 11:34 pm to smoke4life
I have no clue 
It'd still be awesome experience regardless. But personally i would save up until i could get a bull.
It'd still be awesome experience regardless. But personally i would save up until i could get a bull.
Posted on 10/10/12 at 6:31 am to smoke4life
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Posted on 10/10/12 at 8:08 am to smoke4life
His main reasons are cost and distance to Louisiana.
Posted on 10/10/12 at 8:17 am to smoke4life
I've hunted public land in CO several times. CO is the only state that has "Over the counter" rifle tags for bulls. Not sure about OTC tags for cows though, as I've always bought a bull tag. You can also look into landowner tags in CO and NM. OTC tags in CO are for the 2nd and 3rd rifle season in late Oct- early Nov.
quote:If I remember correctly, the success rate on public land bulls is about 10%, but I had a chance on a legal bull my first three years.
How difficult is it for a non-resident go get a nice bull on public property?
Posted on 10/10/12 at 8:33 am to smoke4life
I killed a 4x5 bull on my first trip- no "trophy" but i did it my self-
Public land, OTC tag, Third rifle season.
Group i was with also killed two cows...
Its not hard. Go to the Colorado dept of Wildlife website and start reading. there are also several other online resources-
Ususally you need to plan these things a year in advance, but i guess you could still get out there...
Public land, OTC tag, Third rifle season.
Group i was with also killed two cows...
Its not hard. Go to the Colorado dept of Wildlife website and start reading. there are also several other online resources-
Ususally you need to plan these things a year in advance, but i guess you could still get out there...
Posted on 10/10/12 at 8:39 am to mark65mc
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mark65mc
Where in NM are you going and where does your FIL go? My parents just bought a house up in Angel Fire and my brother and I are going to look into doing this next year.
Posted on 10/10/12 at 8:45 am to smoke4life
There are zones in Colorado that have over the counter tags available. It is not hard to get tags - it is hard to get tags in "hotter" areas though.
Posted on 10/10/12 at 9:48 am to smoke4life
For those that have "done it themself" please tell me what you had to do. Tents for camping or what? How much was the over the counter tag? And is that the only expense as far as the hunt its self goes. Not counting any travel and supplies etc
Posted on 10/10/12 at 10:11 am to smoke4life
I know some guys who go to Quinlan Bros Ranch, near Chama NM/Co border, always killed
Posted on 10/10/12 at 11:55 pm to VolsFan24
Kinda drunk now, I'll answer you in the a.m. Lots cheaper than guided private land hunting.
Posted on 10/11/12 at 7:38 am to MillerMan
We go to a ranch just outside of Angel Fire.
Posted on 10/11/12 at 8:33 am to mark65mc
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We go to a ranch just outside of Angel Fire.
Which one?
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