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For those that are familiar with the VV, your input would be appreciated…….. My wife and I are planning a 10 day get away to the VV. Getting away from the insanity of the world. We aren’t hunting but we want to experience the full blown rut (24 hr bugling, fighting, snot blowing etc). This is...

1st - thank you to all those individuals who I spoke with over the spring and summer. Your advice and wisdom were greatly appreciated. Story - I was fortunate to have drawn the 6B (Valles Caldera) 2nd rifle hunt for October 22 -26. I was completely caught off guard to learn that the Valles...

I have a 6-24x50 Vortex viper HS-T. Today after shooting I tried returning the turret to zero and the hard stop did not work. It kept rotating never stopping. After removing the turret cap I noticed that I have a little gap with the CRS shims. I don’t have any more shims. Never had a problem...

Fortunate to have drawn the 6B Valles Caldera rifle hunt for Oct 22 -26. Other than what I've been able to gather from internet searches, can those that have hunted this unit provide me with their real life hunting experience. Off the top of my head questions: Can you scout the unit during the...

TEAM Geriatric's Successful Hunt in the Valle Vidal This hunt started last year when I (dad) was able to draw the 2nd rifle hunt in the VV. My wife and I scouted the area 6 times prior to the hunt and we were rewarded on the first night with a nice broken horned 5 point. Fast forward to 2021...

My son has a bull tag for the October 23 -27 hunt. His team comprises an 84 year old grandfather, 73 year old father in law, 55 year old mother and father and himself (30 years old). Probably not the best 5 players you would want on the court when the game is on the line, but it's all he's...

5th trip to the VV since May. the elk light switch was turned off compared to our previous visits. Had been seeing a LOT of elk but on this trip we saw 10 elk in 3 1/2 days. Put in about 20-25 miles on the Lowa’s . Shoutout to my wife....she was with me for every step. Still an incredible...

Spent another 4 days in this amazing country. Rain every day. Grass that reaches above my gaiters. Incredible views......and lots of elk. Not sure what it takes make a large set of elk horns, but if water and feed are ingredients, it could be a special year general question: is it possible for...

Great weekend at the Valle Vidal Very different year compared to last year. Seeing very few cows/calves but was blessed to see 11 bulls. Very green and wet, rain every day and grass is abundant.

Spent the Memorial Day weekend scouting the Valle Vidal. Here are some early observations from the weekend: 1. The entire unit is green with good grass starting to grow 2. Rained all 3 days we were there....final night rained hard all night 3. Cows look big and healthy. Trying to lose...

Does anyone have a unofficial map of Red Canyon on the White Sand Missile Range that they would be willing to share. Need one to prep for an oryx hunt next week. The one that was sent as part of the informational emails only contained a portion of the available hunting area. I know I'll get...

Looking for recommendations for a backpack. I need it to be a day pack with the ability to handle an elk quarter. I'll be hunting the Valle Vidal and will be walking/hiking. Also any recommendations for a backpack for my wife. She has a small frame......5' 6" 115lbs Empty Nester

Spent the weekend scouting the Valle Vidal. This was the 3rd scouting trip for my wife and I. Thoroughly enjoying the experience. we met an outfitter named Gill from Taos.We spent several hours talking with him about the unit. He freely gave us advice on how we should approach the hunt.He...

I was fortunate and drew the October 24-28, 2020 bull tag for the Valle Vidal. My wife and I were able to spend 4 days camping/scouting/hiking/driving in the Valle Vidal this past Memorial Day weekend (Yep....suppose to be closed but they never posted the McCrystal camp ground as closed and the...