Drew NM Unit 51- Sept Archery

[VP]

Hey Folks!
New to this forum so I'm trying to soak up as much info as possible.
My Tags are in & I'm pumped to say the least, I'm headed to NM on Sept 3rd for 10 days for my first Elk Hunt and packing my Stick n String at that.
I got an either sex, and a Mule deer tag to boot, my bow's tuned, I've started running my butt off and shooting in the evenings.

Might I mention I'm going without an Outfitter, camping in Carson National Forest in a tent and eating MRE's for over a week!

I've been flipping thru Cabelas & Bass Pro looking to pay a light bill for them. Picked up a nice pair of Danner Boots in the Bargain Cave, collected a few Elk calls & ended up with a great pack frame from an auction.

Anyone have any words of wisdom for a Greenhorn Elk Hunter or have any experience in Unit 51 ? Typical Weather Conditions, terrain, Spot & Stalk versus stand hunting routes or water holes.

Lay it on me cause I'm like a dry sponge on crack right now !

Thanks
Vance

 

[southmountain]

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Thanks for the reply

 

[nmhunter01]

Vance,
51 is a big unit if you want to see lots of elk the Canjilon Lakes area. If you have specific questions on the unit pm me.

 

[frednfrog]

As far as weather goes rain it will always rain in NM in Sept.
Some friends of mine actually got snowed on up there in Sept a couple years ago. It could be in the high 30's in the morning and 80's mid day.