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canislatrans
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Somehow I was lucky enough to draw a bull elk archery tag for unit 16A in the famous Gila National Forest which is in Catron County, New Mexico. I knew when I drew this tag that I had drawn a hunt of a lifetime as a resident from New Mexico. I have spent hours researching and learning whatever I can to tip the odds in my favor when I go. Between the NMDGF, Gila Forest Service, scouting, maps, and talking with as many people as I can about the situation, I still don't have a good plan. I scouted it last weekend and saw over 120 elk, but they were all cows and spikes. I covered a whole lot of areas just tring to learn my way around and locate a good bull or at least good sign. The area has had a ton of rain and water is every where, there is a large recent burn area from Bearwallow Mountain to Snow Lake. The burn area is closed to the public for now. So I would really appreciate any information, canyons, trails, or any other hotspots or directions on where and how to hunt the unit. The only directions I have is to hunt the lower elevations and check out the pinon-juniper. Any and all information is needed. Thank you for all your help.
