Unit 50 Youth Elk

MakoMyDay · Jul 22, 2016

Hello, new to the forum and also to elk hunting. We were lucky enough to get my son one of the youth encouragement tags for a cow elk in Unit 50. The hunt dates are Dec 26-30. Just starting to research the unit and maps, any advice that could be given would be greatly appreciated. Excited about the opportunity to get him out there, I have not ever drawn an elk tag, so new to us all the way around.

Thanks, Allen

AAA173 · Jul 26, 2016

I would be glad to help message me

Andy

vinihunt · Aug 1, 2016

our sons had 2 great year at unit 50..
your boy will have fun. lots of elk late season in unit 50

MakoMyDay · Aug 1, 2016

Awesome! We are getting excited, started studying maps and asking questions. Looks like you were happier than them, we like to see our kids do well!

MakoMyDay · Nov 29, 2016

Getting closer, been at the range making sure he is dialed in. Can't wait to hit the woods!

dmaxarchr · Nov 29, 2016

Unit 50 that late in the season should be pretty easy. Look in the flat wide open north of Cerro de la Olla between there and the CO border. Been out calling coyotes around that time and see huge herds of elk right off the main road. The snow has been coming down so the elk will be migrating from 52 into 50.

TineMaster · Nov 29, 2016

I heard there's finally significant snow in Northern NM but don't hope for too much within the next month. My nephew had that hunt a few years back. In fact I think it was the first year they did the youth deal. Saw lots of elk but couldn't get anywhere near close to them. Good luck!