Recent content by NM3279

Been shooting 264 win mag for years, taking mule deer, whitetail, coues and antelope. Antelope last year was 620 yards and straight down. I dont reload but have been shooting custom ammunition from HSM using 140 Berger VLD and never had an animal walk away. MV at 5600' above sea level here is 3067.

Here in NM elk can absorb almost any misplaced shot and keep moving. Shot selection is key. Only take a vitals shot that you are comfortable with. If you hit him in the shoulder with a 6.5 more than likely you will never find him. That being said I have taken several with my 264 Win Mag which is...

Ive seen them here in NM GMU 52 as well. I imagine thats the unit or close to the one you are mentioning. By Cruces Basin. Game and Fish told us the same thing. We were hallucinating.....And of course they are rampant in the Gila now. Devastated the amount of elk from even ten years ago. BS

Antelope are very curious so dont underestimate a light decoy to stalk behind even on a rifle hunt. I use the foldable from Ultimate Predator. Easily attached to shooting sticks and keeps your profile disguised while out in the open. Its not about just luring in rutting bucks. Also as many have...

I doubt most of the people who are pro wolf have ever watched them rip a calf right out of a cow elk. Between the population growth of wolves and the drought, the elk herds in the Gila here in New Mexico are getting decimated. Saw three wolves all on different days this year for my elk hunt. Its...