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Newbie, hunting NM Unit 16b Rifle.
Oh we laughed several minutes later. It was an adventure for sure. Makes for good campfire stories and reminiscing. -
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Newbie, hunting NM Unit 16b Rifle.
>I'm wondering what happened on this >hunt? Some helpful & really >good info up above. >Would like to hear from >you. Well, this is a strange story. I'll start off by saying I did not tag an elk. On the way to the area, the trailer I was towing to haul the two quads we had, blew a tire... -
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Newbie, hunting NM Unit 16b Rifle.
Cool. I figured people would be all over it. I may hit you up again after a scouting weekend. -
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Newbie, hunting NM Unit 16b Rifle.
Ok, so I've done some mapping and google earth research in the Loco Mountain area. I think this is a good start. I'll probably camp just north of the 16b boundary line and hike into the unit. How is this area after the fire? -
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Newbie, hunting NM Unit 16b Rifle.
Thank you so much for the information and tips. This is great to know. I wish I had done better research before I put in for that area, but we'll hunt it anyway. Looks like we'll be doing some major walking. -
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Newbie, hunting NM Unit 16b Rifle.
>Are you going to be able >to do any scouting? > >Towing that size trailer my limit >some of your trail head >options. Yes. I'm going to have to figure out if I want to go down from ABQ for a day or try to stay overnight and possibly drag the trailer down to test it out. As far as... -
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Newbie, hunting NM Unit 16b Rifle.
Thank you, Scott. I guess I'll pack my hiking boots. We're just a few city boys getting into hunting. I have hunted deer for several years. I'm a veteran infantryman and love the wilderness. I think we'll enjoy it. It's just a matter of learning how to hunt elk. The more I learn through reading... -
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Newbie, hunting NM Unit 16b Rifle.
Thank you for the reply. By "entirely wilderness" do you mean thick and hilly and hard to hunt? I was trying to get away from that, which is what we dealt with in unit 53. I don't mind hiking a bit, but we don't have horses or quads. It looks like (on google earth) there are mostly just trails... -
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Newbie, hunting NM Unit 16b Rifle.
Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum, but somewhat new to hunting elk as well. I've gone elk hunting the last two years in NM Unit 53 with no luck. Not even a sighting. This year I drew Unit 16b. I've never been down there and I curious if anyone would offer some help and tips. It would be...