Unit 3 elk

Timberhunter · Jan 29, 2018

First post here and was wondering if some could help with this decision. Trying to get out of state from Tx to hunt elk with my dad before he gets too old. I have run across some Landowner tags in unit 3 on 5k acres of private land. We're both experienced western hunters. We're not expecting the biggest bulls, not the reason for this trip really. It would be the first rifle season. I've been doing a lot of research trying to see if would be worth it or not. There are some bow hunters on the ranch before us which has me a little worried. what are the numbers like up there, I cant find much info on that unit except for the reservation stuff. If anyone could help I would appreciate it. Thanks

Timberhunter · Jan 29, 2018

On further research this ranch seems to be in unit 4 according to the gmu maps. Whats unit 4 like?

toklat · Jan 29, 2018

TH, Unit 4 is in the Chama, Tierra Amarilla Area in northern NM. The unit is 99.9% private land.
It can be a great hunt depending upon what ranch you are looking at. That said, can you provide a name of the ranch and I may be of same help. The 5,000 acre property is a plus and really depends on the location within unit 4. Don't worry about the early archery hunts on a property this big and ultimately depends on how the ranch is managed and how many tags they are allotted and how many they actually hunt.

BUGLEnmIN · Jan 29, 2018

Toklat know what he's talking about.

Timberhunter · Jan 29, 2018

Toklat thanks for the info. I sent you a PM, is 4500$ the going rate up there for unguided, cabin included, provide own meals?

toklat · Jan 30, 2018

TH, send me a contact number to my e-mail address at [email protected] and we can set up a good time that is mutually convenient to discuss your inquiry.

toklat · Feb 1, 2018

TH, sent you an informative text on unit 4 to your phone as was unable to reach you directly?
Contact me if you have additional questions at my contact information previously provided to you!