Sign up for a free account to see what they said. For information regarding purchase of 2009 permits, please contact Dale Heinemann 505-920-3464. . He entered for the LO draw but didn't get picked. 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. I brought up my gun and saw that it was a spike, which wasn't legal . Read about advertising on huntscore here. The hunter is responsible for their personal gear, weapon, and transportation to Raton, NM and license ($550.00 over the counter). Want to fish a bit as well. Awesome result rgrx1276, congrats great bull! 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. We offer hunts utilizing all weapon types, rifle, muzzleloader, and archery. I drew New Mexico 16e rifle, mule friend drew 51 rifle both hunts are 10-22 - 10/26. This hunt must be in an area where the guide can drive to camp. Ive hunted 15's and 16's a bit. These units have some of the best bull to cow ratios of any unit in the state. As with most public lands, get back off the roads and there's elk. Located in Northern New Mexico the Valle Vidal has everything the elk hunter could ask for. The ranch was allotted 6 Unit Wide Elk Permits for the 2008 Season. ELK-3-172. Well if you would like to come along on either hunt??? 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 ranch holds one of the largest elk herds in the state of New Mexico, usually numbering around 13,000 animals during winter surveys. Elk Hunting in New Mexico Game Management Area 51A Scores. Congratulations ! It is the hunters responsibility to handle the arrangements and charges with the processor. As per regulations, we must contract which 2 days of your hunt that you desire to be guided. These hunts can also be combined with a bow deer hunt. They should still be going rut crazy too!!!! 9 Day 11: $6,800 + tax. Good luck, lets us know how it goes. Created in 1980, it has been continually managed for quality elk hunting. +1 for Canjilon Lakes. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Any applicant who fails to file a mandatory harvest report will have all special hunts draw applications rejected. Not looking to steal any spots, just need a little help to start the process. "The Valle Vidal". Looking for some info so I have a place to start. I'm new to the site and am really impressed with how helpful and friendly everybody is on here. In the past the Kiowa Team has taken bulls up to 383 and often take bulls in the 340 and 350 class. Thanks for the help! Once you get to Canjilon, you can go left and it takes you to the lakes region. 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. I know the unit fairly well and would be happy to help. $$$$ Landowner Tags for Sale Elk Deer Antelope 2023 New Mexico Unit 51 Rifle Cow Elk Tag Unit Wid. 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. I sent you a pm hopefully you got it, and thank you. It may not display this or other websites correctly. ? just kidding I know your busy, but seriously. 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. JavaScript is disabled. ES. We will provide you with the outfitter number for the draw and a guide for 2 days. To confirm that you are able to get a license for your hunt, after your deposit is paid, a ranch hand will personally make a 100 mile round trip to the New Mexico Game and fish with the Voucher, and Your $505 for the license so that it will be at the ranch when you arrive. 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. License Fee: $345.00 over the counter, including the mandatory habitat management access stamp. With limited road access, these hunts are done mostly on horseback, but also limited foot travel. New Member. by jerseyelknut Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:41 pm, Post For these species, the reporting deadline to be eligible for the big game draw is the draw application deadline (March 22, 2023). 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. Four of these hunts can be combined with deer permits for a combination hunt. The first year we went we were on the west side of 84. There are 2 OTC hunts in this unit. Posts: 3. Apr 18, 2018 #2 R Randy Newberg Lil-Rokslider Hot breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be provided each day. Unit 51 New Mexico Elk. 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. Most of these units have Motor Vehicle restrictions and there is no off road or minimal road traffic allowed. November 1-15, 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. These hunts are offered in Units 52 and 51 located in the Carson National Forest. Started out on the south end and saw some sign and heard a couple bulls in the evening that put a smile on my face. We offer two types of hunts in these units: New Member. Punishment for the . How far away from 51 do you live? 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. No, it will be my first time in that unit. For a description of units 51 and 52 see the previous page. No more than six hunters will be permitted on the property during a given hunting period - normally four at a time. These units are known for big bulls and a good number of elk. 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. Hunt is Oct 15-19, depending on how the rut season goes, it may be late rut to post rut during this time frame. These ranches have the potential to produce 300 B&C class bulls. Unit 52 includes the Cruces Basin Wilderness area and boarders Colorado to the North. These hunts can be physical demanding at times due to the terrain, especially in unit 36. This is a great hunt! Or you can go right. 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? I was lucky enough to draw a tag to hunt a MB Elk in unit 51 in New Mexico. Good luck to you! Harvested cows are transported to Raton to the meat processor for skinning and processing. That'll give U a direction to head if your up that early and all the ya_hoos are passed out. 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. Congrats! That could be because we had the hunt around labor day. I just read every thread I could find on 51. Well it appears I got lucky and drew an elk tag in this unit. This unit allows the use of ATVs on all roads and for retrieval of your game. Trout Lakes, the Y right out of Cebolla . Possession Certificate(2022-23 New Mexico Hunting Rules & Info), To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation (Read more), Phone: (505) 476-8000 | Toll-free (888) 248-6866, Copyright 2016 New Mexico Department of Game & Fish | All Rights Reserved, Log in to your account and click Harvest Reporting in the MAIN MENU to file your Harvest Report, (505) 476-8000 | Toll-free (888) 248-6866. These hunts are designed for those hunters who are looking for a quality hunt, feel confident about hunting elk on their own and want a guide for part of their hunt, and do not want the hassle of having to bring and set up a camp. The vegetation runs from timberline to sagebrush flats, so a hunter can find an area that suits his capabilities. Stay on top or highas you can before daylight. This will increase your odds of drawing by 2 to 3 times on most hunts. This unit has an excellent elk population and the number of hunters is controlled as opposed to most of Colorados public land units. 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. Again, thank you all for your help, cant wait to go, but so nervous as this will be my first out of state hunt and first elk hunt! by lineman21 Wed Jun 09, 2010 5:43 pm, Post Also, you may want to do yourself, and everyone else , a huge favor and edit your post to exclude the unit number. The first two weeks of the season up there, if there gonna fire up it'll be between 3am and daylight. "The current elk-population estimate in the Scappoose Unit is approximately 2,300 animals," Dion said. These questions are import in order to figure out whitch area to point u toward. Unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres (594 square miles). Please refer to the hunt information in this catalog under public land elk hunts for additional information on these hunts or contact me directly. This area is lower in elevation than other units, the terrain is easier than some units and there is a network of roads for access throughout the unit. Use of horses: $495.00 per hunter per hunt extra. Gilaelkhunt, Thank you for the info, will contact the FS before I head in. About Us | We only offer fully guided and accommodated hunts OR 2 day guided with no accommodations or meals in these units. Kiowa Hunting Service takes you to unique and exciting locations throughout New Mexico and Colorado. Recent Posts. 2021-2022 Resident Upland Game Harvest Results, 2021-2022 Annual Cougar Mortality Statewide, 2021-2022 Annual Cougar Mortality by Zone, 2020-2021 Resident Upland Game Harvest Results, 2019-2020 Resident Upland Game Harvest Results, 2018-2019 Resident Upland Game Harvest Report, New Mexico Hunters Helping the Hungry Program, New Mexico Hunters Helping the Hungry is a wild game meat donation program. That's a great bull for that unit. I would hunt northwest toward the Jaramilla Ranch. I heard a few guys saying crime is very bad in the area and stories of camps being raided while they were out hunting. In these units for several years we have had 100% success in both muzzleloader and rifle hunts. The cost of the hunt includes meals, guide, and transportation during the hunt and trophy preparation of the animal. This additional information will allow you to move to areas that have recently been seen with elk, consequently the potential for a higher success rate. The nearest town is Tres Piedres, NM at the northeast corner of the unit. Sounds like a great time with all the scouting. $$$$ SELL How To Sell Your Tags We offer bow, muzzleloader and rifle hunts in these units. Ive had success in both areas. New Mexico Hunters Helping the Hungry Program. Create a free account to read the rest of this elk hunting note! Great hunt if you draw but if you want to hunt elk, look at some additional options. That is an awesome draw and is some of the best hunting area in New Mexico both prehistorically and today. Rifle hunts begin in early October to take advantage of the rut and the bugling bulls. Enjoy the stunning scenery and varied terrain as you hunt. or SHOW UNIT: New Mexico - Elk . Hunts in these units are mostly done on foot with some done on horseback. Combination hunts offer the opportunity to harvest other trophy species during a hunt by paying a trophy fee only if another species is harvested. Thank you for the feedback. I've never specifically hunted the lakes. 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. I never found a good water source to drink from. Anybody have any advice on hot spots? The Wildlife Area is approximately 20,000 acres in size. by maintguy47 Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:19 pm, Post These are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the partially guided hunts: The units that we offer this service in can be described as follows: Unit 51 and Unit 52 are located in North Central New Mexico. These units border The Mescalero Apache Reservation with unit 36 to the north of the reservation and unit 34 to the south. 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. NM_alazan 10-Jun-10. With a once in a life time draw, limited road travel and an area a little of 100,000. acres, it is one of the best hunts New Mexico has to offer.