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<blockquote data-quote="switchback" data-source="post: 776663" data-attributes="member: 10507"><p>I think everyone has made some great points to consider. I have been hunting elk and mule deer practically my whole life and was born and raised in Colorado. I now have lived the past 23 years in Northern New Mexico, in the heart of some of the best elk hunting country. I think one of the most important things to remember is having a good attitude about which ever way you decide to go. Having been in the military you most likely have the attributes to be successful on your own. (Thanks for your service) I remember as a kid hiking for 5 days in a row on supposed good CO public land never to find a fresh elk track let alone see an elk. Elk hunting can be alot of work to prepare for and when its game time, you may never get off the bench. I guide hunts for outfitters in CO and NM and know some of the people well that a guy needs to know to get in on some great hunting. Well, not really! I can't afford to pay the costs of elk hunts out west and believe me there are no free BEEZ or even reduced rates. When outfitters pay on average about 50% of what they charge to land owners for tags and or leases, I guess its understandable. Myself along with one buddy and my brother in law pack into a remote area that I have discovered and it really took 3-4 years to learn the place well. I'm talking about a pay your dues hunt 8-10 miles in. The cost, I really have not figured out. People sometimes can't place a value on taking care of and feeding horses year round. You just have to love what you do. I think people out west take for granted the country we live in, I try not to. Even things so common as a truck, which I didn't consider as a potential cost for some hunters, as that is all I have ever had to drive. That was an eye opener. LRH boys are particular and thorough. "A good thing"</p><p>One thing to consider before it is to late is using some money on premium draw units that will give you your best shot at finding elk. Try buying Lottery tickets for $25 for the Valles Caldera Trust here in NM. You can buy as many as you want even as a non resident. If you draw this hunt, you are sort of coached and introduced to the area you will hunt. Believe me you will find elk. You will also have opportunity to see legitimate 350 class bulls. Another great area is the Valle Vidal greenland unit. You can send me a PM if you need some names or help with some good honest outfitters that give you a real shot at a bull. That is something to think about and maybe still have time to book a hunt as NM results are out by April 24. Apps are due March 20th. If you can do a hunt with bow or smoke pole your odds of drawing will increase. Good Luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="switchback, post: 776663, member: 10507"] I think everyone has made some great points to consider. I have been hunting elk and mule deer practically my whole life and was born and raised in Colorado. I now have lived the past 23 years in Northern New Mexico, in the heart of some of the best elk hunting country. I think one of the most important things to remember is having a good attitude about which ever way you decide to go. Having been in the military you most likely have the attributes to be successful on your own. (Thanks for your service) I remember as a kid hiking for 5 days in a row on supposed good CO public land never to find a fresh elk track let alone see an elk. Elk hunting can be alot of work to prepare for and when its game time, you may never get off the bench. I guide hunts for outfitters in CO and NM and know some of the people well that a guy needs to know to get in on some great hunting. Well, not really! I can't afford to pay the costs of elk hunts out west and believe me there are no free BEEZ or even reduced rates. When outfitters pay on average about 50% of what they charge to land owners for tags and or leases, I guess its understandable. Myself along with one buddy and my brother in law pack into a remote area that I have discovered and it really took 3-4 years to learn the place well. I'm talking about a pay your dues hunt 8-10 miles in. The cost, I really have not figured out. People sometimes can't place a value on taking care of and feeding horses year round. You just have to love what you do. I think people out west take for granted the country we live in, I try not to. Even things so common as a truck, which I didn't consider as a potential cost for some hunters, as that is all I have ever had to drive. That was an eye opener. LRH boys are particular and thorough. "A good thing" One thing to consider before it is to late is using some money on premium draw units that will give you your best shot at finding elk. Try buying Lottery tickets for $25 for the Valles Caldera Trust here in NM. You can buy as many as you want even as a non resident. If you draw this hunt, you are sort of coached and introduced to the area you will hunt. Believe me you will find elk. You will also have opportunity to see legitimate 350 class bulls. Another great area is the Valle Vidal greenland unit. You can send me a PM if you need some names or help with some good honest outfitters that give you a real shot at a bull. That is something to think about and maybe still have time to book a hunt as NM results are out by April 24. Apps are due March 20th. If you can do a hunt with bow or smoke pole your odds of drawing will increase. Good Luck [/QUOTE]
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