New Mexico 16e and 51

[Trott2478]

I drew New Mexico 16e rifle, mule friend drew 51 rifle both hunts are 10-22 - 10/26. This will be both of ours first elk hunt, any help on either unit is greatly appreciated!

 

[Randy Newberg]

I've hunted in, or helped hunters in, both units. Happy to help. Send me a PM. Good luck.

Here is a youth rifle hunt in 16E. Be in very good shape for this hunt, both for the hunting and the extraction.

[video=youtube_share;avc0m2pkeFc]https://youtu.be/avc0m2pkeFc[/video]

 

[Kindo]

I've hunted in, or helped hunters in, both units. Happy to help. Send me a PM. Good luck.

Here is a youth rifle hunt in 16E. Be in very good shape for this hunt, both for the hunting and the extraction.

[video=youtube_share;avc0m2pkeFc]https://youtu.be/avc0m2pkeFc[/video]

Randy, awful nice of you to crawl out from under your accounting "rock" and share some tips!

 

[Randy Newberg]

Randy, awful nice of you to crawl out from under your accounting "rock" and share some tips!

When I started applying for tags in multiple western states 20+ years ago, I would have appreciated a few pointers along the way, so if my experience can help others have a good time, doing so puts a smile on my face. Good luck to you this season.

 

[Trott2478]

Well if you would like to come along on either hunt???? just kidding I know your busy, but seriously. I sent you a pm hopefully you got it, and thank you

 

[Marine4life]

I am hesitant to chime in after Randy already offered, but PM me if you want some additional help. Although my info is dated I know the unit well. I have hunted it 5 times during archery season the last being 2009. I know the unit fairly well and would be happy to help.


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[Trott2478]

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?

 

[Jbark60]

Randy why didn't you share the elk marathon hunt with Corey Jacobson for a more realistic expectation of the unit?

 

[wannakillabigbull]

Randy why didn't you share the elk marathon hunt with Corey Jacobson for a more realistic expectation of the unit?

Perhaps because the hunt the OP drew is a rifle hunt, and the elk marathon with Corey was an archery hunt? Totally different hunt if you can shoot a few hundred yards.

 

[Marine4life]

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 prefer my swaro 10x42 on a tripod to find elk then I just use my legs to get a closer look.


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[Randy Newberg]

Trott2478 - I sent a message yesterday and again today. Hope got them.

 

[Trott2478]

I did not receive first message, hopefully you received my pm?

 

[Trott2478]

Again, thank you all for your help, can’t wait to go, but so nervous as this will be my first out of state hunt and first elk hunt!

 

[vthokee]

both are great hunts. If possible try and get out and get some boots on the ground before any of the seasons start. It will give you a good idea of the land and also your physical ability. I would not worry about a spotter just get some good binos.

 

[Trott2478]

Off to Cabela’s today, spend some more hard earned money! Still heavily thinking about a light weight spotter, possibly leupold 15-30x 50. 16e looks like there is some wide open spaces and a spotter might save my legs a little work, hopefully for the pack out.

 

[smokinf15]

I archery hunted it 3 times when I was stationed at Holloman. It’s not the same as the other gila units. Can be a tough hunt. Feel free to contact me. Beware of Dave Farr, cattle rancher who owns a lot of land around Pelona.


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[swampokie]

Off to Cabela’s today, spend some more hard earned money! Still heavily thinking about a light weight spotter, possibly leupold 15-30x 50. 16e looks like there is some wide open spaces and a spotter might save my legs a little work, hopefully for the pack out.

Check out the cabelas krotos. Awesome little spotter

 

[chops24]

This is from Pelona a few weeks ago, great area but rough on trucks/tires and hard to walk in. A lot of lava rocks. Great elk country though. I don’t carry a spotter out there, just my 10s on a tripod. I don’t feel the need on an elk hunt


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[Trott2478]

Thank you for the pictures, looks beautiful, I truly can not wait

 

[smokinf15]

That’s where I hunted and camped as well. I never found a good water source to drink from. Everything plugged my katadyne after a liter.


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