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He is looking to harvest a decent 6 point bull. Nothing more than a good elk hunting experience and a chance at a 310" class bull. That's all, the hunt is what matters and we believe we found a good spot with a decent amount of elk to provide some bugles and rut activity and in turn a fun hunt.

You guys are funny. Why criticize a guy for making his own decisions and using his own brain. I mean thanks for your opinions but I definitely did not ask if 66 muzzy hunt was worth 17 NR points or not, I asked for pictures. I just wanted to see pictures of bull elk harvested in Colorado to get...

Please share pics of some unit 66 bulls to get the blood pumping! My brother and I both had 17 NR points this year. After a successful 3rd season elk hunt in 66 last year for my son-in-law, we decided to burn our points for a hunt that took 16 NR points to draw last year. We decided that he...

I live in Farmington and have my whole life of 40 years. I have hunted all of unit 2 my whole life. The youth hunt in 2b last year IMO didn't affect the resident deer population in 2b very much.The ones who should be upset about and probably should have a lawsuit against NMDGF is the Southern...

Great buck and great memories created!! Thanks for pointing us in the right direction of one of them smaller bucks (175). My daughter is forever grateful.

I only go by what I see. I live in Farmington and have my whole life. I've seen a huge number of the deer harvested during this youth deer hunt, either by pic or in person, both this year and last. I am in the field for a good part of the hunting season from August to January. It is obvious to...

9 out of 10 bucks killed during the youth hunt are Colorado deer. Doesn't do anything to the other hunts as far as quality. IMO

And another Northern NM buck!! Youth hunt was a good one this year!!

I would say that I am bias in my suggestion but I'd wait for 74 IMO. I do think it took 15 or 16 points this year for a NR to guarantee the tag. Took me 14 points in '17. I was obviously lucky in harvesting this guy seeming that I had a very limited time to scout. They are there, just have to...

My wife and I drew the first muzzleloader season for elk. Hunt starts October 12. Hit me up a week after that and I'll share what I get in to. I have a not so secret spot that most people pass up. It is a challenge on sealing the deal there if you have not had a bunch of trial and error, but I...

I wanted to share that the 2019 New Mexico State Wide Elk Tag is up for auction. This is the tag that allows you to hunt from September 1 to January 31 anywhere in the state. The item is available to bid online at onlinehuntingauctions.com and at the time of this post, has zero bids with a...

>Not sure what DSC does? > >IMO the only two organizations worth >joining are NRA and Safari >club. They both fight >at the political level for >hunting, the rest of >them outdoor groups are just >self serving. Everyone has the right to there own opinion. Maybe this helps you have a...

Joe, I am directly involved with the DSC New Mexico Chapter. I am currently an events coordinator for the organization. You ask, "Is it more of a high end group of people?" I'd say not high end at all, just a tad bit higher end raffle prizes and auction items. They hosted the Governor's Banquet...

That would be a very easy tag to fill in my opinion.

Pretty sure Ralph is still on the commission and they voted unanimously.

>A fool is a fool whether >rich or poor. Simple as >that. And you Sir, most definitely a fool!!! Sounds like you go by "liberal logic"

>Sucks most people will vote for >the biggest antlers there rather >than the best quality mount >which I think is what >it should be about. Generally >the biggest bucks will come >from governors tags and they >are the guys that dont >need a $4000 gift card. >I'm waiting on a buck >to...

I did not get the amount of response I was hoping the MM community would give me, positive or negative.... Maybe this info helps, so far there are 53 mule deer mounts entered in to the show. There are at least 6 of them over 200" and 2 of them over 240". 2 of the entries are Lt Governors State...

>LAST EDITED ON May-25-18 >AT 08:30?AM (MST) > >Not one single person showed up >in favor of this new >rule, EVERYBODY, even outfitters were >against this and the Commission >voted "unanimously" in favor of >the change.The game commission is >appointed by the Governor whom >represents...

Hi guys, I was wanting to post this on here to see what people thought of this people's choice mule deer show that is coming up in August in Albuquerque. How many of you would go or are planning to go to see all those mounts? How many of you would be willing to take your mount off the wall and...

Good luck to you guys!! Has she gotten her 1st harvest yet?

Where do you >stop? That is for >us to decide. > >txhunter58 > >venor, ergo sum (I hunt, therefore >I am) That is for those who make the rules, regs and laws to decide. If it is legal, it is legal, if it is illegal it is illegal. To many many many people, it is unethical to even kill...

LAST EDITED ON Sep-24-17 AT 08:22AM (MST)[p]>Are you saying game laws were >written to dictate ethics? > > It is unethical to break the law isn't it? Pretty ethical to follow the law, that's how I was raised anyways.

>I disagree. I have wounded >almost the same amount of >game without optics on a >gun than I have with >and I almost always hunt >with optics! There is >no doubt that a rifle >scope makes you more accurate >and less likely to wound >game. Surely, there will >still be issues and...

Good job guys! Makin those memories.

>Using better optics and modern weapons >is to prevent less wounded >animals.which is a good thing...you >can't compare that to using >radios. It's apples and oranges. > Using optics to locate game DOES NOT prevent "more" wounded. Just sayin!

>I would have to disagree with >that statement, NMBJ......just because you >can doesn't always mean you >should. > >BOHNTR )))----------> Why do we use scopes on our rifles and not open sights? Because we have advanced past that technology. Why do we use compound bows and not only...

A smart hunter uses ANY and ALL legal resources available to them. 2-way radios are as important to my hunting arsenal as my gun/bow and optics! In New Mexico, definitely legal. Not so sure about Colorado....

Sweet!!! Nice buck, Congrats.

>That is a dandy deer, excellent >shot at 670yrds andis no >small feet at 11K altitude... > > >Pardon me for asking, but what >deer season is open in >GMU 74 for rifle in >September? > >2f350s: Hunt hard, hunt ethically. Colorado has a few "above timberline" early rifle hunts. My...

Best of the West Rifle in 7mm with a Huskamaw Scope. I am a Best of the West Gun dealer...

LAST EDITED ON Sep-07-17 AT 08:22PM (MST)[p]Thank you guys! A little story on the hunt.... I was super busy this summer and was extremely disappointed that I burned 14 points and was unable to scout even 1 day until Monday before the hunt. I went to the La Plata Mtns. and only found tiny bucks...

Got it done on this 189" 4x5 at 11,908'!!! I burned 14 Non-Resident points for this buck. I'd say he was worth it! 1st day at 10am, I made one 670 yard shot with my Best of the West Rifle and the rest is history. Thanks to everyone who helped out with tips pointers.

PowerBelt, shoot all grains out of your rifle. Use the one that your gin like a the most. That gets the tightest grouping. Won't use anything else, at anything else after you try them.

I'll help you out.... I am a life long resident of Farmington and have hinted unit 2 long before they split it up into A B & C, close to 30 years. Lots and lots of elk in unit 2, more and more each year. I mostly deer hunt in unit 2. I personally think that hunting the Jic line, either north or...

Not the same guy. I was saving points with a couple of different 4th seasons in mind. I have came to the realization that is never gonna happen. So I started looking to fulfil my dream of a velvet buck.

What stud! Definitely what I am dreaming of. What year?

So, what made me want to burn 14 points, the simple fact that I believe this is my best chance at putting a decent velvet buck on the wall. I live in Farmington, a mere 1.5 hours and I'm in the heart of the unit. For that reason I felt burning points on a hunt I can scount A LOT! I plan on...

LAST EDITED ON May-18-17 AT 06:38PM (MST)[p]So I have always wanted to hang a nice sized velvet covered horned mule deer on my wall. Well, now that I have cashed in my 14 Non Res points in CO, and do believe a 591 code means I'm going hunting in CO. Was hoping the MM community could share a bit...