Valle Vidal Weekend Observation

[Empty Nester]

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 their winter coat. No calves were seen

4. 4 bulls spotted. 1 with significant growth the other 3 were barely starting development

5. Potential for good horn growth as long as the summer isn’t brutal

6. Road work had been performed on 1950 west end. Unfortunately it won’t be long before the washboard road returns.

7. Snow still present in the highest peaks

8. Creeks are running with lots of water. Every dirt tank we saw was full.

I’ll report back after our June trip

Empty Nester

 

[akennedy6911]

Appreciate the report

 

[nmwapiti]

I am assuming you just observed from the road? Valle Vidal is closed until 7/1

 

[Empty Nester]

Only the West side is closed until July 1(from Clayton Corrales to the west). Still can drive the main road.

Clayton Corrales to the east entrance is open for any activity.

So yes I drove the west and walked the east

 

[bobby]

correct only the west is closed and cimmaron campground should be open , usually opens in April, as i belive you can turkey hunt the east side with proper permits. Many dont know this so ...