ann brezinski
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saw steves outdoor adventures last night.has any of you hunted that migraton of elk down there ?what are your thoughts and do you need to get on a private ranch to do it. also do you need a guid?
gary b
gary b
I hunted Chacon NM with an outfitter, Southeast of Chama. Saw hundreds if not 1000+ between private and NF land. Only had private tag tho. Worked out great.saw steves outdoor adventures last night.has any of you hunted that migraton of elk down there ?what are your thoughts and do you need to get on a private ranch to do it. also do you need a guid?
gary b
Most were mature cows I don't know how to judge age on elk. Saw plenty of bulls but we were holding out for 350 class. I got excited early by the saber tine on my bull and a perfect 600 yard shot. Sierra Blanca outfitting. Peter Romero the owner and Outfitters Norman and Philip busked their butts for me. I was the only one in camp.saw the show steves outdoor adventures and they were hunting there.on an average what would you say the age of the elk were and who way yourguid.
gary
How do we get a spot??
Yes, the main public land in the area are Humphries WMA which is West of the Quinlan Ranch about 8 miles, and the Sargent WMA which is on the east boundary of the Quinlan Ranch. It is draw only, and for some reason, Non residents cannot draw for a Bull tag (unless it has changed recently). Draw odds are really slim, at one time they only allowed 10 hunters per split (a 5 day hunt), and no motorized travel allowed, no overnight allowed on the WMA, except camping in the approved camp area at the entrance to the Management area. Access to Sargent is one gate on the North end of Chama, and the WMA goes about 7 miles back, ending at the Colorado border. So, if you want to hunt that back area, you have a 7 mile hike in, and lots of hiking/packing to get your Elk out, or make friends that have horses.Unit 4 is essentially all private...….there is very little public land but that unit is a Resident only unit UNLESS you are hunting PRIVATE...…..vast majority of elk taken are 270 - 320" bulls with a handful of bulls bigger.....this is not a trophy unit and a 350" bull is very unrealistic, unless on a large ranch that manages their local herd very well, and those hunts are usually $8500+. If after quantity and not quality, this unit may be for you...….but if you are going to spend $7k+, you'd be much better served in a different unit IMO.