NM 16B Archery

[Short mag]

I drew an early archery elk tag in 16B/22. I’m from the eastern part of the state and don’t know much about the unit(s). Any tips, or good locations for this hunt? Thanks in advance.

 

[Geewhiz]

Ill take this one guys.

Why did you put in for the tag if you don't know anything about the unit?

 

[Short mag]

Awesome, thanks for the info, Geewhiz!

 

[BBob]

Lots of that unit is remote. You don't have to go remote to kill but you can. Some of it is very rugged and far with no vehicle access so if you kill it can be a struggle on your own to haul a bull out.

 

[Short mag]

Thank you. I’ve know a LITTLE about the area, having hunted lion in adjoining units I just haven’t been in 16b or 22. I’ll be bringing horses and will pack in. On pack in hunts I typically like to get at least 5 miles in, that usually gets you away from the crowds. Any info on the interior would be great.

 

[Jdeck09]

I drew an early archery elk tag in 16B/22. I’m from the eastern part of the state and don’t know much about the unit(s). Any tips, or good locations for this hunt? Thanks in advance.

Congrats! Family member drew the same tag but the later archery tag. From my first round of research, it seems to be rugged, thick, and has lots of hell holes. Older posts seem to suggest you could get it done from the road or go deep for some monsters. Biggest issues are water, heat, and getting it out.

Good luck!

 

[Short mag]

Congrats! Family member drew the same tag but the later archery tag. From my first round of research, it seems to be rugged, thick, and has lots of hell holes. Older posts seem to suggest you could get it done from the road or go deep for some monsters. Biggest issues are water, heat, and getting it out.

Good luck!

Thank you.

 

[RuggedYogi]

Can’t imagine water is going to be an issue this year.

 

[Jdeck09]

That's great news. I'm not from New Mexico so I'm old data from other posts. Thanks for the inside scoop

 

[Short mag]

Can’t imagine water is going to be an issue this year.

Should be adequate grazing for stock?

 

[MNHunter1980]

I drew an early archery elk tag in 16B/22. I’m from the eastern part of the state and don’t know much about the unit(s). Any tips, or good locations for this hunt? Thanks in advance.

How did the hunt end up going for you? I also just drew that tag and am looking for tips as well. I've hunted Wyoming a lot but never in the high temps that it sounds like I'll see in NM.

 

[Jdeck09]

How did the hunt end up going for you? I also just drew that tag and am looking for tips as well. I've hunted Wyoming a lot but never in the high temps that it sounds like I'll see in NM.

It was a hard hunt with little to no bugling. We did tag out on a great bull. You're going to need to find water. Every bull I saw this year got killed on his way to water or on water.

 

[MNHunter1980]

It was a hard hunt with little to no bugling. We did tag out on a great bull. You're going to need to find water. Every bull I saw this year got killed on his way to water or on water.

Awesome, congrats!! Did you end up using horses, and do you think they are a must? I have a message into an outfitter to possibly do a drop camp and pack out if needed. I'm also not afraid to do some hiking but need to find water and or come back to base camp every night.

 

[Jdeck09]

Awesome, congrats!! Did you end up using horses, and do you think they are a must? I have a message into an outfitter to possibly do a drop camp and pack out if needed. I'm also not afraid to do some hiking but need to find water and or come back to base camp every night.

We did a drop camp with GT from Beaver head Outfitters/Frontier Outfitters( I do not recommend them).

It tough hunting and the terrain is surprisingly difficult even without elevation.

I'd suggest a drop camp or at least someone to pack water in and the elk out.

I only found one spring that I'd drink out of. The rest of the spots were muddy, mucky messes.

We drank a lot of water because of the heat. Liquid IV is a must have to keep your brain going as you grind in that heat

 

[MNHunter1980]

We did a drop camp with GT from Beaver head Outfitters/Frontier Outfitters( I do not recommend them).

It tough hunting and the terrain is surprisingly difficult even without elevation.

I'd suggest a drop camp or at least someone to pack water in and the elk out.

I only found one spring that I'd drink out of. The rest of the spots were muddy, mucky messes.

We drank a lot of water because of the heat. Liquid IV is a must have to keep your brain going as you grind in that heat

Thanks for the info, if you can think of anything else that I should know shoot me a message. Thanks again!

 

[Jdeck09]

Thanks for the info, if you can think of anything else that I should know shoot me a message. Thanks again!

Happy to chat if you have questions. Just send me a dm when you get closer to your hunt.

 

[MNHunter1980]

Happy to chat if you have questions. Just send me a dm when you get closer to your hunt.

Will do, thanks!!