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Well I got "dumb lucky" again and this time got drawn for Arizona Unit 27 (Apache-Sitgreaves NF, Blue Range), which is supposed to be a very good unit for large elk. Dates are 16-29 Sept. Do any of you have experience in this unit, words of advice, best areas, etc? It is a big area.

Well I got "dumb lucky" again and this time got drawn for Arizona Unit 27 (Apache-Sitgreaves NF, Blue Range), which is supposed to be a very good unit for large elk. Dates are 16-29 Sept. Do any of you have experience in this unit, words of advice, best areas, etc? It is a big area.

OK. That is very good intel. Thanks.

I have been wondering whether or not this is really a ?rut hunt? at all? Everywhere else (at least close by, such as southern Colorado) the mule deer rut is late November and possibly some into early December. But January 1 ? 15? Might this be a hunt primarily for the benefit of otherwise...

Thanks gentlemen. Good advice all.

All true.

Thanks for your suggestions. Reserve and Apache Creek are on the northern border of 16 (southern border of 15), but Quemado is way up on the northern border of 15 so would not do me much good.

I have a tag for NM unit 16 late mulie (Jan 1-10)archery. I will be going DIY. I have never hunted there so any advice would be welcome. For example, are there good locations for glassing? Is it advisable to base out of Silver City or elsewhere? Am I likely to need snow camo, etc?