Where did you get that quote? This is from G&F Website:
The EPLUS program was created in recognition of the important benefits that private lands make to the elk populations and hunting opportunities in New Mexico. The program gives hunters and landowners a way to work together to effectively...
I think there are facts that most people should be able to agree on no matter what side of the fence your on or lean to:
-EPLUS program is not suppose to be depredation program to compensate landowners for Elk damage, it's designed to incentivize landowners to have good elk habitat.
- EPLUS...
There are some areas of the refuge that are open for OTC Turkey hunting, but I don't think they have any Turkeys in them. haha I would look at the refuge website to get the details. From what I understand the kid hunt is amazing, but tough to draw.