NM unit 53 Elk update

elk_crazy · Sep 15, 2020

Just wanted to see what was going on with the hunting and how hunters were doin. Feel free to share pics. My hunt starts next Month. Good luck to you all

Toro · Sep 15, 2020

1st archery was pretty much a bust. Didn't see or hear of any elk taken when we were there. That hot/cold weather snap really put the kibosh on things that's for sure. It was super dry and crunchy loud then the freezing rain/snow made things even louder. Spent 7 days there and didn't hear a single bugle and only saw elk in a picture text from the one evening we didn't go hunting where we usually go. Son in law has 2nd hunt so headed back to help him out on Thursday.

elk_crazy · Sep 15, 2020

Man. this weather has screwed everything up across the board. I’m sorry to hear that about your hunt. I hope you and your son in law get into them

cosmic_cowboy · Sep 16, 2020

Very little if any bugling activity, will be better for the 2nd hunt. I hope... have a family member with a tag.

Fishingfoolbg · Sep 16, 2020

Shot my first archery bull in 53 on September 8th at 1 o' clock right before the snow storm. Bulls were fired up under the full moon and went quiet as the new moon formed. The pressure change got them fired up again, bulls were bugling from sunup to sundown on the 7th and 8th. Didn't hear a bugle after the storm during the 2 days I packed out my bull.

OldMxBowhunter · Sep 16, 2020

Congrats on a great bull

Outdoordan · Sep 16, 2020

Awesome. Love the snow.

Toro · Sep 17, 2020

Thats awesome! Good job.

Mnbearhunter123 · Sep 17, 2020

really cool! congrats

RR2012 · Sep 17, 2020

Congrats on the bull!!

elk_crazy · Sep 17, 2020

Awesome bull man. Love hunting in the snow. Congrats.

cosmic_cowboy · Sep 18, 2020

They were finally singing just before dark yesterday, Going to be good the next week or so. GL to y'all

ixsolracxi · Sep 18, 2020

congrats on your bull!

bogart · Sep 18, 2020

I started hunting on the 15th. I've been up San Cristobal trail, Saw Mill Creek, and am now up Columbine trail around cow lake. I haven't seen or heard a bull yet.

Toro · Sep 20, 2020

Finally hearing some bugles over the last few days, son in law came close yesterday but just couldn't make it happen. Saw 4 nice bulls with about 30 cows, one herd bull pushing and screaming at the smaller bulls trying to keep them away. He was covered in mud but the others were clean and had really light antlers. Saw another couple bulls all alone feeding together. Most action and bugling has been around 9-10am!

elk_crazy · Sep 21, 2020

Glad to hear some action is goin on up there. Good luck to y’all hopefully it will be a good rifle hunt In October also. Has anyone been getting any rain at all

Toro · Sep 23, 2020

Well the Son In Law finally sunk his first arrow on Monday morning, our last day to hunt! We scored him at a generous 50" P&Y!!! Not a monster in the books but a trophy for his first archery bull, best damn lomo (back-strap) I've had! Grilled medium rare butterflied with fresh green chile and colby jack on a fresh tortilla!! The other pic was my kill to celebrate!!

elk_crazy · Sep 23, 2020

Congrats to your son In law. Man that first one always gets you. I Can still remember mine.

BradA · Sep 23, 2020

Congratulations to your SIL that’s awesome you take him hunting.

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cosmic_cowboy · Sep 23, 2020

Toro said:
Well the Son In Law finally sunk his first arrow on Monday morning, our last day to hunt! We scored him at a generous 50" P&Y!!! Not a monster in the books but a trophy for his first archery bull, best damn lomo (back-strap) I've had! Grilled medium rare butterflied with fresh green chile and colby jack on a fresh tortilla!! The other pic was my kill to celebrate!!

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Congrats to your SIL... And the BEST eating in the forest.

BUGLEnmIN · Sep 24, 2020

Toro said:
Well the Son In Law finally sunk his first arrow on Monday morning, our last day to hunt! We scored him at a generous 50" P&Y!!! Not a monster in the books but a trophy for his first archery bull, best damn lomo (back-strap) I've had! Grilled medium rare butterflied with fresh green chile and colby jack on a fresh tortilla!! The other pic was my kill to celebrate!!

Toro , good job man! You guys always seem to find a way! ??
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Toro · Sep 24, 2020

Thanks Man, I worked my A$$ off to get him in the right place at the right time! Had a really good opportunity on some other bigger bulls but he gained the experience that he needed to make those opps happen in the future. Was a fun hunt in the end and taking the newer generation out and seeing them all excited has renewed my fire.