An area I wanted to try but saw a few too many camps set up was Salvador canyon. While it has smaller numbers, it has a good population of quality elk that has the potential to produce for you the bull of a lifetime. SouthWest,NM. To help you in your license application, you may use our outfitter number with your application. $$$$ call New Mexico Elk Tags for Sale Be the first to review! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Sounds like a perfect solo hunt! 338 LEGEND; Jun 12, 2009; Replies 2 Views 4K. Unit 12 is predominately private land and checkerboard areas. DRAW ODDS . These tags have the voucher price already included in it so there is no voucher shortage at this time to meet your needs. Unit 51 New Mexico Elk. 7 Day 21: $5,800 + tax7 Day 11: $6,300 + tax Recreation area to reopen in northern New Mexico forest, Wyoming Cow Elk Hunt near good antelope unit, OtoPro SoundGear Phantom and Impulse Review, Vortex Razor HD 4000 GB Rangefinder Review, Toric UHD 2.5-15x44mm FFP Hunt Series Riflescope Review, Hunting Big Mule Deer after Mid-October with Cliff Gray. Its already a sucess just because I get to go! Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! Elevation ranges are based on weather stations in or near the unit. The camp is located on the south end of unit 10 and we will use this camp to access the unit 12 hunts. Use temperature ranges to plan and prepare for your hunt. * Unit 6C borders the famous and very popular Valles Caldera National Preserve. This unit allows the use of ATV vehicles on any designated road or for the retrieval of harvested game within the majority of the unit. This unit allows the use of ATVs on all roads and for retrieval of your game. Horses will be used in these units, along with foot travel.. Sounds like a great time with all the scouting. Be prepared for hale storms and stuff like that it moves in fast. Landowner Permits for Unit 51, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico . This map shows the locations we hunt and the animals hunted in each location. Great hunt, great guides and great bulls. Also something to consider, those elk come down to the private meadows along hwy 64 to feed at night. Successful a couple of times. Kiowa Hunting Service takes you to unique and exciting locations throughout New Mexico and Colorado. The self-guided hunts include the use of the outfitter number for drawing a license, a person in camp with maps knowledgeable of the area and to direct hunters to good areas, accommodations, meals, retrieval of game and trophy preparation of the animal. The individuals who I have assisting me in these areas are very knowledgeable of the units, they are good bow hunters and have the history of putting clients on big bulls. Gilaelkhunt, Thank you for the info, will contact the FS before I head in. . I consider Unit 10 a sleeper unit. Trout Lakes, the Y right out of Cebolla . See all stats but the last 2 years with a free account! About Us | I have been doing Crossfit to stay in shape and will be incorporating hiking to my routine and will be spending time out on the range. Self-guided: These hunts are for those hunters who want a quality hunt, feel confident about hunting elk on their own and dont want a guide and the hassle of packing a camp with them. We only offer fully guided and accommodated hunts OR 2-day guided with no accommodations or meals in these units. The area is located south and west of Grants, New Mexico and is on the north end of the Gila range. I would hunt northwest toward the Jaramilla Ranch. This unit has an excellent elk population and the number of hunters is controlled as opposed to most of Colorados public land units. New Mexico Elk - Unit 51 - Draw Odds, Tag Information and More New Mexico Elk - Unit 51 Click for Terrain Detail GIS Data: Unit Size and Land Ownership* * Approximate square miles '20 HUNTS IN THIS UNIT New tag allocation rounding rules will be in effect for 2020 ( More details ). I'll let ya know how I do. The size of the elk range from 6x6 280 B&C bulls to bulls ranging over 400 B&C. Rifle: Oct. 1, to Dec. 31, (any five days). Attention New Mexico Big Game Hunters: The Canjilon lakes area was closed due to trees falling. Check out Hopewell Lake area. Elk New Mexico 16e and 51 Trott2478 Apr 18, 2018 1 2 3 Next Apr 18, 2018 #1 T Trott2478 FNG Joined Apr 25, 2015 Messages 61 I drew New Mexico 16e rifle, mule friend drew 51 rifle both hunts are 10-22 - 10/26. 2016Deadwood Mountain Outfitters. Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5. Thank you for the feedback. Any info would be appreciated. Looking for some info so I have a place to start. New Mexico Unit 6C, 13, 45, 52 and 53 Self Guided Landowner Vouchers HuntersTrailhead Featured Elk Hunt. Click an image to open the gallery. Everyone wants to hunt the Gila and some do. Do you have landowner tags, lease land, or have an lodge? Thank you for the pictures, looks beautiful, I truly can not wait. To confirm that you are able to get a license for your hunt, after your deposit is paid, a ranch hand will personally make a 100 mile round trip to the New Mexico Game and fish with the Voucher, and Your $505 for the license so that it will be at the ranch when you arrive. Hunt #1 dates: Oct. 1, to Nov. 31, (any five days), Cost of Hunt: $5,495.00 plus 7 % sales tax. Unit 51 New Mexico. Hunts in these units are mostly done on foot with some done on horseback. 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-171; Weapon: Any Legal - NM Resident; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-2-165; Weapon: Bow; Hunt Type: high-demand hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-2-164; Weapon: Bow; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-166; Weapon: Any Legal; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-170; Weapon: Any Legal - NM Resident; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-169; Weapon: Any Legal - NM Resident; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-168; Weapon: Any Legal; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-1-167; Weapon: Any Legal; Hunt Type: standard hunt, 2021 Hunt Code: ELK-3-172; Weapon: Muzzle; Hunt Type: standard hunt, Toggle between terrain, satellite, and topographic views. Rifle hunts begin in early October to take advantage of the rut and the bugling bulls. On or before March 22, 2023, hunters can submit free harvest reports for Barbary sheep, ibex, oryx, javelina and trapper licenses, after which a late fee of $8.00 will apply. Apr 18, 2018 #2 R Randy Newberg Lil-Rokslider Create a free account to read the rest of this terrain note! I have hunted it 5 times during archery season the last being 2009. This hunt has a higher success rate than the two-day guided only hunts and the reason is simple. November 1-15, 2023, 7 Day 21: $5,800.00 + tax7 Day 11: $6,300.00 + tax9 Day 21: $6,300.00 + tax9 Day 11: $6,800.00 + tax. If anyone has hunted this unit, I love to hear about your experience there. Apr 27, 2009. I know the unit fairly well and would be happy to help. Still heavily thinking about a light weight spotter, possibly leupold 15-30x 50. ES. Elk licenses are guaranteed via private land permits. I heard a few guys saying crime is very bad in the area and stories of camps being raided while they were out hunting. Off to Cabelas today, spend some more hard earned money! I haven't been able to hunt in years due to a deployment in 2005 and working in Iraq, Afghanistan and Israel since. Located in Northern New Mexico the Valle Vidal has everything the elk hunter could ask for. This is not high fence these are free ranging elk. Are you an outfitter, hunting guide, game processor or local hotel? This ranch holds one of the largest elk herds in the state of New Mexico, usually numbering around 13,000 animals during winter surveys. Also, congrats on the draw- have you spent any time in that area? I took a nice 6X6 up there with my bow in 2006 and 2007. they come in silent mosty often so watch your back trial. by maintguy47 Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:15 pm, Post ALASKA; BISON; BLACK BEAR; BROWN BEAR; CARIBOU; . Ive hunted 51 numerous times and harvested every hunt on that unit. The hunts in Carson National Forest in Units 51 and 52 and Lincoln National Forest Units 36 and 37 can all be combined with deer hunts. We offer hunts utilizing all weapon types, rifle, muzzleloader, and archery. We offer two types of hunts in these units: Guided: These hunts include the use of the outfitter number for drawing a license, the appropriate number of guides, accommodations, meals, courtesy transportation during the hunt, and retrieval of game and trophy preparation of the animal. Permits on this wildlife area are limited and no more than two non-resident hunters will be drawn for each hunt. by bowtechjwar Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:49 pm, Post Recent Posts. Or you can go right. Enjoy the stunning scenery and varied terrain as you hunt. On the two-day guided only we are there two days and leave, no assistance, no additional knowledge, nothing else is furnished. Its not the same as the other gila units. October 14-18, 2023 There are 0 HuntScore members that have hunted this unit. The opportunity to harvest a large Pope and & Young or Boone and Crockett trophy bull elk, deer or bear is excellent. 13% Private, 87% Public, 85% USFS, 2% BLM, 1% State. Muzz. Good luck. He entered for the LO draw but didn't get picked. Snacks are available at all times. I did not receive first message, hopefully you received my pm? Great draw you should have a fun hunt. The draw is difficult but worth putting in for as a choice. This unit is known for big bulls, but the area is checker-boarded and you need to make sure that you will know where you are at during your hunts. As per regulations, we must contract which 2 days of your hunt that you desire to be guided. Because we are always looking at additional ranches and acquiring new ranches on which to hunt and negotiating different leases the price of the hunts may be different than advertised. We monitor elk on each ranch and if there are no elk your hunt will be moved or changed to the next year. It will take you some time to get a "feel" for what the elk are doing and what the other hunters are doing. While you are hunting, the staff is out scouting for you. I've hunted there a few times and saw elk every time. We are offering six different bow hunts for elk this year. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Combination hunts are available for elk, deer and bear during the archery season in September. This will allow for an elk hunter using our outfitter number to apply for the 10% of the outfitters draw pool. Unit 6C * The tags are valid unit wide and hunters are not required to hire a guide. The cost of the hunt includes accommodations, meals, appropriate number of guides, and retrieval of game and trophy preparation of the animal. I drew the first rifle hunt for Unit 51 in northern New Mexico. I thought that I would add some information or thoughts about elk hunting and hunting in general in New Mexico for the reader read more, Elk Guided/Public Land Fully Accommodated. This is a great hunt! This area is located near Chama, NM. These units are known for having trophy elk. HuntScore members shared hunt tips & contact info (where applicable): The ability to filter OTC units by residency and manner/sex, 1st choice license applications and licenses drawn, Draw odds for resident and nonresident applicants, Harvest stats by hunt_code, manner, season, sex, type, Average # of days between precip or snow event, Probability of other weather events (thunder, hail, etc) by by month. "Estimates put bull-to-cow ratios at about 12 per 100." For trophy bulls, Dion shared that the Wenaha Unit in northeast Oregon is most popular. +1 for Canjilon Lakes. Never been there for starters but planning some scouting trip before season. Trott2478 - I sent a message yesterday and again today. We provide tents, cots, pads, shower area, lights and heat, rest rooms or porta-potties. We offer hunts utilizing all weapon types, rifle, muzzleloader, and archery. To help you in your license application, you may use our outfitter number with your application. Plan your New Mexico big game hunt with interactive unit boundary maps before you apply. Shot my bull in NM on the 6th.Got to my unit 2 days early finding mostly mule deer but an area of fresh elk sign.No talking from the elk at all during my scouting.Saturday morning got into a bull with cows 10-15 minutes after shooting light.Went to circle in front of them but ran into them heading up and over.Quick 80 yards shot and my bull was down.Two more bulls then started carrying on as I was breaking mine down.Didnt see another Hunter anywhere within miles of where I was.NM hands down has the worst forest service roads I've ever seen.I was pretty much the only one crazy enough to drive my truck on the 4x4 marked roads so that helped.Everyone else was hunting off the nice gravel roads about 10 miles away in either direction. I've hunted in, or helped hunters in, both units. The first year we went we were on the west side of 84. And TYFYS. Congratulations ! Thanks again! Never could find them so I started looking around on the north side up near hwy 64. Hunt is Oct 15-19, depending on how the rut season goes, it may be late rut to post rut during this time frame. Looking for some info so I have a place to start. NM_alazan 10-Jun-10. G. Joined: Jun 2010. Please refer to the hunt information in this catalog under public land elk hunts for additional information on these hunts or contact me directly. by jerseyelknut Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:41 pm, Post We only offer fully guided and accommodated hunts OR 2 day guided with no accommodations or meals in these units. DMO offers fully guided/outfitted hunts in one of New Mexico's sought out areas. by maintguy47 Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:24 pm, Post I have hunted that area for the last 5 years. A note on the '20 Total Quota above indicates that for this quota total, the # of tags issued this year will potentially be minus 1 compared to the way they rounded this quota total in 2019. The home is nicely furnished with a shower and bathtub, large kitchen and large living room areas. Unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres (594 square miles). Dec 05. by maintguy47 Wed Jun 09, 2010 9:19 pm, Post This is a public draw unit and it usually offers a very high opportunity to draw a license with the use of the outfitter number. Read about advertising on huntscore here. My brother and I drew the late season muzzleloader tags (Dec 1-5) and would love to know if any hunttalkers have drawn the same tag. both are great hunts. The hunter is responsible for their personal gear, weapon, and transportation to Raton, NM and license ($550.00 over the counter). We have never failed to put a hunter on bulls during our tenure on these ranches. Post You are using an out of date browser. License Fee: $345.00 over the counter, including the mandatory habitat management access stamp. These hunts can be physical demanding at times due to the terrain, especially in unit 36. Use of Horses: $495.00 per hunter per hunt. Go to Top Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk May 17, 2018 #2 Dusty2426 let us know how you do. well the area is large mountains and tall pines to open mesa's. 16B is a wilderness hunt spot so you would need your walking shoes or horses. razor 09-Jun-10. With limited road access, these hunts are done mostly on horseback, but also limited foot travel. We are only offering guided hunts in these units. I didn't expect to see them there in large numbers, but be forewarned their were also a substantial number of hunters. Clients will have their own bedroom with friends sometimes sharing a room in a large home on the ranch. Good report and great bull! The area does have numerous open roads within the unit often two to three miles apart which allows the hunter access to areas to hunt on foot or on horseback. Curious how your hunt went. If you plan on hunting in higher elevation, as a rule of thumb, expect the tempture to decrease roughly 5 for every 1000' in elevation gain. For these species, the reporting deadline to be eligible for the big game draw is the draw application deadline (March 22, 2023). They should still be going rut crazy too!!!! The program is administered by Roadrunner Food Bank. Saw some sign there but no bulls out in some of the limited openings. These units are known for big bulls and numbers of elk and like most areas having large bulls the draw plays a key role in these units.. By using the outfitters number, the odds of drawing will increase 2 to 3 times. Satellite television and telephone service are also available. Any advice in hunting this particular unit/area would be greatly appreciated. To get to the hunting areas you will be riding for up to two hours each morning in the dark and possibly leading the horse out with your elk. The cost of this hunt includes guide and transportation during the hunt. You must log in or register to reply here. Eleven game meat processors across the state are accepting donations of deer and elk meat. The hunter is responsible for arriving in camp, his/her personal gear, weapons, license and stamps, gratuities and care for the animal after it arrives in camp. These units are extremely popular and are in high demand by the sportsmen. "The Valle Vidal". Hunts are available in any Game Management unit within the Gila National Forest, EXCEPT in units 16B-22. Both archery and rifle hunts are available for all big game species. Although many people prefer to get deep in the heart of the unit there are good herd numbers in the northeast corner of the unit in my experience. Send me a PM. I drew this unit for second rifle this year and am really looking forward to it. Any applicant who fails to file a mandatory harvest report will have all special hunts draw applications rejected. New Mexico Unit 51 Hunt. The hunter is responsible for the license, personal gear, bedroll, weapon and transportation to and from camp and during your hunt without the guide. These hunts are only offered in Game Management Units 10, 12, 51 and 52 for all weapons types (rifle, muzzleloader and bow). Drew Unit 51 for 1st rifle season in 2018, from the previous comments - I am encouraged & looking forward to the fall. Other licenses are available over the counter. These are THE bulls that you hear about. This hunt occurs on private ranches near Raton, NM. We have always presented opportunities to harvest bull elk. Beautiful country to hunt there in Northern NM. The units on the Carson are all very large running from 100,000 acres to almost 400,000 acres. All pictures, images, & content are owned by MuleyMadness and cannot be used without permission The vegetation runs from timberline to sagebrush flats, so a hunter can find an area that suits his capabilities. Be sure to make note of the extreme temperatures as these often pose the greatest risk to hunters. Most of these units have Motor Vehicle restrictions and there is no off road or minimal road traffic allowed. Located in Northern New Mexico the Valle Vidal has everything the elk hunter could ask for. The odds of drawing a license are excellent with the outfitter number. Kiowa hunts in Game Management Unit 52, located in north central New Mexico. Eleven game meat processors across the state are accepting donations of deer and elk meat. no one here has hunted 51? I'm new to the site and am really impressed with how helpful and friendly everybody is on here. Good luck to you! These units have some of the best bull to cow ratios of any unit in the state. I'll be up there in DEC. These hunts can also be combined with a bow deer hunt. Much appreciated. This hunt takes place out of Durango, CO. Punishment for the . Although my info is dated I know the unit well. Thats where I hunted and camped as well. These areas consist of National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State trust and private land holding. This hunt must be in an area where the guide can drive to camp. Beware of Dave Farr, cattle rancher who owns a lot of land around Pelona. The hunter is responsible for putting in for the license (with our help), his/her personal gear, weapon and all personal transportation. DMO offers fully guided/outfitted hunts in one of New Mexico's sought out areas. Elk New Mexico landowner tag (unit 51) Herbie03 Jul 17, 2019 Jul 17, 2019 #1 H Herbie03 FNG Joined Dec 1, 2016 Messages 98 Location St Louis I've got a family member with some land in U51. I do not know how many people are in camp as it is based on the draw. Lodging and meals are provided at the ranch. You must log in or register to reply here. There are 2 OTC hunts in this unit. With a once in a life time draw, limited road travel and an area a little of 100,000. acres, it is one of the best hunts New Mexico has to offer. Walking and observing is key. Weather can vary by elevation. Also, you may want to do yourself, and everyone else , a huge favor and edit your post to exclude the unit number. Be the first to review! Ive had success in both areas. Are you camping or staying in chama overnights. Feel free to contact me. I brought up my gun and saw that it was a spike, which wasn't legal . New Mexico Hunters Helping the Hungry Program. Felepito caynon,or the escondia. Great Bull! Thanks for the help! I thought that I would add some information or thoughts about elk hunting and hunting in general in New Mexico for the reader read more, Elk Guided/Public Land Fully Accommodated. These units are known for big bulls and excellent numbers of elk. With a once in a life time draw, limited road travel and an area a little of 100,000acres, it is one of the best hunts New Mexico has to offer. P.S. I drew an archery tag for sept 1-15. The unit is big with elk scattered pretty much across the whole unit so avoid the places where the crowds tend to gather, i.e. Stay on top or highas you can before daylight. We have offered these hunts for over 20 years with great success, some years were 100% for muzzleloader and rifle. This is a high-fence hunt and you are guaranteed to kill a bull elk. Not all weather elements are available within the unit. Although the number of elk in these units are not as high as in other units, the size of the units, the national monuments, closed areas, and private land holdings within the hunt unit, allow for bulls to gain age and consequently size. October 21-25 2023 Unit 52 is approximately 300,000 acres in size and Unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres. These questions are import in order to figure out whitch area to point u toward. JavaScript is disabled. $$$$ New Mexico Elk Tags for Sale 2023 New Mexico Unit 51 Rifle/MZ Mature Bull Elk U. This area is excellent. Joined: Jun 2010. Gutting, skinning, and caping a elk is a $200 fee and it is the hunters choice if he wants it done or if he wants the ranch guide to do it. Also south off hwy 64 at Hopewell lake and south west of it, I have seen elk. Anybody have any advice on hot spots? I shot a freak 5x and just missed a chance on a nice 6x6 there a couple of years ago. OtoPro SoundGear Phantom and Impulse Review, Vortex Razor HD 4000 GB Rangefinder Review, Toric UHD 2.5-15x44mm FFP Hunt Series Riflescope Review, Hunting Big Mule Deer after Mid-October with Cliff Gray. Catch and release fishing for rainbow trout in the 20-inch class is also available to clients. I will definitely explore the areas mentioned near the lake. The ranch was allotted 6 Unit Wide Elk Permits for the 2008 Season. Jun 24, 2009. September 7-13, 2023September 18-24, 2023, September 6-14, 2023September 16-24, 2023, Rifle: October 7-11, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023Rifle: October 21-27, 2023Muzzleloader:December 2-6, 2023, Muzzleloader: October 7-11, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023Rifle: October 21-25, 2023, 7 Day 21: $5,800.00 + tax7 Day 11: $6,300.00 + tax9 Day 21: $6,300.00 + tax9 Day 11: $6,800.00 + tax. Hard work and persistence pays off. Elk Solo New Mexico gmu 52 coadyadam May 17, 2018 1 2 Next May 17, 2018 #1 C coadyadam Junior Member Joined May 16, 2018 Messages 11 I drew a first season archery elk tag for NM unit 52. Privacy Notice | We have updated our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy as of May 5th, 2020, Archery - Where to start - first year elk hunting, 25-06 with 110 Hornady ELD-X - Powder suggestion. Check with the forest service if you want to stay at Canjilon Lake. Contributors to this thread: lineman21 09-Jun-10. First we must complete thepublic land contract, which you can findhere. Create a free account to read the rest of this access note! Kiowa Hunting Service offers public land elk hunts in Carson National Forest, Lincoln National Forest, Gila National Forest, and Cibola National Forest. DMO is now offering fully guided hunts in these units located in Southern New Mexico. The hunter is responsible for putting in for the license (with our help), his/her personal gear, weapon and transportation to and from camp. They have been renovating the area and last I checked it was closed. This is a great opportunity to make the Gila one of your next hunting destinations. any lures that are must have for back country trout? 16e looks like there is some wide open spaces and a spotter might save my legs a little work, hopefully for the pack out. We tested it out for several years with friends who had great hunts and took excellent bulls. From all the positive responses, I am more than excited to hunt this unit and look forward to a great hunt. There were a couple good burns last year in the NE part of the unit. Happy to help. Units 10 and 12. Large swings indicate a good layering system should be used. No more than six hunters will be permitted on the property during a given hunting period - normally four at a time. The only way to hunt this once-in-a-lifetime area is by drawing a license. Congrats on an awesome bull! Great! 2023 New Mexico Unit 51 Archery Elk Unit Wide Tag Be the first to review! Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Elk Hunting New Mexico Unit 51 Elk: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : New Mexico Unit 51 Elk #4154753 06/09/10. 9 Day 11: $6,800 + tax. On or before February 15, 2023, hunters can submit free harvest reports for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope and turkey licenses, after which a late fee of $8.00 will apply. Copyright 2000-2023 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. They were spread out pretty well, just moving around the country quite a bit. . These hunts are reasonably priced and are great for the person who wants to insure taking home the bull elk of a lifetime. This is a public draw unit and it usually offers a very high opportunity to draw a license with the use of the outfitter number. The ratio of guide to hunters will be 1 guide per the number of clients on the application. Hunts in these units are mostly done on foot with some done on horseback. In the partially guided and accommodated you can receive up to date knowledge of where elk are seen or heard about, additional areas to hunt, and assistance with retrieval. Otherwise, by next year, tons of googler freeloaders will be trying get a $$unit tag and hunt the "south end" to find the elk. Maps of the elk management zones and unit-wide ranches Maps of the elk management zones and unit-wide ranches are available online: www wildlife state nm us/hunting/maps/eplus/ Elk Licenses Licenses, applications, harvest reporting and general information: 1-888-248-6866 20222023 The hunter is responsible for putting in for the license (with our help), his/her personal gear, weapon, and transportation to and from camp. Thanks for breaking the ice! Elk - Private, Colorado Elk - Unit 52 Public Elk - Unit 51 Public Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep i have never hunted it. NO WILDERNESS HUNTS. For these species, the reporting deadline to be eligible for the big game draw is April 7. This is a public draw unit and it usually offers a good opportunity to draw a license with the use of the outfitter number. The hunter is responsible for their motel, meals, personal gear, weapon and license. We offer bow, muzzleloader and rifle hunts in these units. Muzzleloader: October 7-11, 2023Rifle: October 14-18, 2023, October 7-11, 2023 Randy, awful nice of you to crawl out from under your accounting "rock" and share some tips! Please enjoy these photos from past Kiowa customers and their trophies taken on public land. All Gila units are not equal and there are some units and some hunts that are easier to draw than other units in the Gila. This unit has normal dates for archery hunts, but only one muzzleloader and only one rifle hunt, which is another reason that the elk have a chance to get bigger in this unit. Ive hunted 15's and 16's a bit. It is the hunters responsibility to handle the arrangements and charges with the processor. I drew the 3rd rifle last year, only had 3 days to hunt but had no problem finding elk. In these units for several years we have had 100% success in both muzzleloader and rifle hunts. I will definitely explore the areas mentioned near the unit i love to hear about your experience there is! 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