The Elk Thread

[Randy M]

I'm going purely after meat/experience this year. Put in for WY cow elk. Higher probability of drawing/tagging out (hopefully). Will be hunting with my 454 Casull assuming I draw.

[ZINS708]

Anyone get any hits on their card yet for AZ? Nothing here yet and I know they are running slower this year.


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[wytex]

Randy M where are you hunting up here ?
And, is your Casull a rifle or pistol ? Spouse has 2 Rossi/Puma rifles and a Freedom Arms pistol. Rifles are great to shoot, pistol not so much fun.
Either will wok great on a cow .

[Bill]

For you folks submitting applications for drawing tags, this may he of interest. I use OnX Hunt all the time, both hunting and search & rescue.

Just remember to download the area you’re going prior while on WiFi. Then you have the full map and information with no cell service. Otherwise- you’re flying blind.




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[texas shag]

Anyone get any hits on their card yet for AZ? Nothing here yet and I know they are running slower this year.


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I believe Arizona is supposed to start hitting cards tomorrow.

[justletmein]

Bill, thanks for the heads up. I already have an active Elite membership from last year so I'm curious to see what the Toprut and such have to offer.

[ZINS708]

I believe Arizona is supposed to start hitting cards tomorrow.

I got an email from AZFG stating they extended the deadline to update cc info until tomorrow, I guess they are drawing after that. They have been having a ton of IT issues.


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[BuckSmasher]

Is New Mexico worth applying to? I have done it for 10 years, probably into it for $500 or $600 in fees and nothing to show for it.

I was looking up the premium elk hunts and for my top three the best odds for the third choice is a 3% chance of drawing. Not looking for an opportunity hunt.

My question is, is applying in New Mexico for trophy units only basically a stupid tax on wannabe elk trophy hunters?

[wytex]

Is New Mexico worth applying to? I have done it for 10 years, probably into it for $500 or $600 in fees and nothing to show for it.

I was looking up the premium elk hunts and for my top three the best odds for the third choice is a 3% chance of drawing. Not looking for an opportunity hunt.

My question is, is applying in New Mexico for trophy units only basically a stupid tax on wannabe elk trophy hunters?

Had you been applying in Wyoming and/or buying PP for those 10 years you could be hunting a trophy area this fall.
If the changes in LQ allocations go through next year those odds will be much higher in 2022.

NM produces some huge bulls no doubt but I wonder about those draw odds.

[jaker_cc]

Is New Mexico worth applying to? I have done it for 10 years, probably into it for $500 or $600 in fees and nothing to show for it.

I was looking up the premium elk hunts and for my top three the best odds for the third choice is a 3% chance of drawing. Not looking for an opportunity hunt.

My question is, is applying in New Mexico for trophy units only basically a stupid tax on wannabe elk trophy hunters?

Someone’s got to draw those tags. If you don’t put in for them it’s guaranteed to not be you. Over ten years you’re only out 50 a year to have the opportunity at a world class elk hunt.

You’re the only one that can know if it’s worth it to you or not. It’s worth it to me

[BassMaster13]

not worth it save your money..

[BuckSmasher]

Had you been applying in Wyoming and/or buying PP for those 10 years you could be hunting a trophy area this fall.
If the changes in LQ allocations go through next year those odds will be much higher in 2022.

NM produces some huge bulls no doubt but I wonder about those draw odds.

What will they do that makes it easier to draw in 2022? Hopefully doing away with landowner tags and the outfitter pool?

I have 2 less than max in Wyoming, not sure how I want to spend them, but definitely looking to spend them next year. Just planning on focusing on Idaho only this year unless I draw a crazy random good tag in Utah or NM, if I even put in for NM.

Someone’s got to draw those tags. If you don’t put in for them it’s guaranteed to not be you. Over ten years you’re only out 50 a year to have the opportunity at a world class elk hunt.

You’re the only one that can know if it’s worth it to you or not. It’s worth it to me

That has what has kept me applying all these years but the odds are only 1 in 25 or lower...

not worth it save your money..

Lol I won't be affecting your odds much either way.

[Texans42]

Is New Mexico worth applying to? I have done it for 10 years, probably into it for $500 or $600 in fees and nothing to show for it.

I was looking up the premium elk hunts and for my top three the best odds for the third choice is a 3% chance of drawing. Not looking for an opportunity hunt.

My question is, is applying in New Mexico for trophy units only basically a stupid tax on wannabe elk trophy hunters?

Yes, don’t waste your money.

[BuckSmasher]

Yes, don’t waste your money.

Let me re-phrase the question.


Has anyone on the GS ever drawn a premium NM elk tag?

[Felix40]

Let me re-phrase the question.


Has anyone on the GS ever drawn a premium NM elk tag?

I have yet to draw a premium elk tag and I am a resident. I still get to hunt every year but the odds of a nonresident being successful on the hunts I've drawn is pretty low.