New Mexico 53

Backcountry_IDN

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Me and a buddy scored Landowner tags for 53 in NM. We have to go late season (late Nov/Dec) due to many other hunts.

have a couple questions on the unit,

1) is it a migration corridor?
2) better time than first week of December?
3) any other tips?

be happy to help with Idaho tips

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My buddy and I have hunted 53 twice. Both times were muzzleloader season. I would be no help for any late season advise, but I know where there's a lot of elk earlier in the season. Unfortunately, there's a specific local that makes one of the areas hard to access. He thinks he owns the whole unit but he really only has about 40 acres. The other areas of 53 had very few elk that time of year because people were everywhere. Good luck with your hunt. PM me if you'd like the info I have to offer.
 
I got scammed in unit 53. My bad! They even sent pics saying the elk are on his land and come now.
Just make sure you verify the land has elk on it. It would be better if the land is on the road going into the Valle Vidal or around Questa or from Questa to Red River.
 
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