5A N.M. elk???

[hunttx]

I bought landowner deer tags for 5a new mexico and will be hunting Nov. 9-16. The landowner called yesterday and said he had a couple of bull tags remaining and was I interested. Just wondering if any of you guys know much about the quality of elk in this area - is a 300 class bull a possibility this time of year. the ranch consists of about 4000 acres and the landowner said that if bad weather occurs could get a large influx of elk onto ranch. thanks for any info

 

[JFWRC]

hunttx-I am from NM and I would say yes. Can you mention the ranch name and the approx cost of the elk authorization? Send me a an e-mail if you'd like. Jim

 

[ElmerFudd]

If you talk to him again, ask how the weather, roads,and everything is shaping up this year so far. I have a public lands deer tag for the same area and season and area, and am just curious. Thanks.

 

[Randy]

Hunttx

I've hunted on the 5A side twice, only saw Deer. Very nice Muleys all over, but no Elk. Is the Bull tag also only a land owners? If so I'm thinking it shouldn't cost very much.
Randy

 

[udderdelite]

You have weather headed in there next week if one4 more front blows in you will be in the elk!

 

[hunttx]

the guy is wanting $2500 for the tag and an additional $500 kill fee. Does that sound a little high for the area - I don't mind spending the money if it's a good area for nice bulls - but I haven't heard of this being much of a trophy area. Also this is unguided - just a trespass fee. What do ya think - I'm there for muleys, just thought an elk tag in the pocket wouldn't be a bad idea - just sounds a little high.