Still not convinced? Please check out our extensive list of references! Any of these hunters will be happy to jump on a call with you!įor more frequently asked questions, click here. If you want to hunt for trophy bull elk with us–in any state, we strongly recommend joining Zero Outfitter Fees. A bull with 6 tines on each side is called a 6X6 (6 by 6). Bull elk antlers are typically referenced by the number of tines, with each side referenced separately. Tines can reach 18 inches long or longer. The archery and early October hunts (often the muzzleloader season) provide the most exciting bugling and rut action, but mid-October rifle hunts still have some leftover rut activity to enjoy while increasing your chance of success with a mature New Mexico bull elk! Join us in New Mexico Elk Country…There’s plenty of options to get you in the elk woods this year! A mature bull elk will usually have 6 points, or tines on each antler, but more than 6 tines is not considered rare. There are two September archery elk seasons and three October firearms elk seasons in New Mexico. All of our New Mexico draw clients during every archery, rifle and muzzleloader season will be hunting areas that consistently produce 300-350+ inch bulls. brow-tined bull (BTB)/antlerless on the general license for archery and general season in the east portion (current HD 370) and BTB/. We know which tag you need to draw, and we know where the mature bulls live in that unit. As an added benefit to clients, our in-house application service will apply you for the right hunts to maximize your chances of drawing a New Mexico elk tag and killing a mature bull. Everyone’s odds of drawing are equal! Essentially, you have one name in the “hat” just like everyone else in a random draw. A raggy little 4 or 5 pt may go 200', while a 300' bull is normally going to be at least a 6 pt with decent length and mass.

New Mexico elk tags are distributed in a unique fashion because they don’t use a bonus point system. On some private ranches, elk season is Oct 1-Dec 31st offering our clients increased flexibility. Your hunting license must be valid on the application deadline, otherwise the application will be void.

Applicants must have a valid Arizona hunting license to apply for a permit. Payment must be made by VISA or Mastercard for online applications. Hunt dates for archers are typically Sept 1-14 and 15-24, while firearms hunts take place in October. Successful applicants will have permits mailed out by April 3, 2024. We also offer premier unit-wide elk hunts during the rut that require a landowner tag and, NO DRAW! We target bulls in the 300”-350” range on all private land elk hunts in New Mexico, and bulls over 370” are taken occasionally in these units. publisher, Craig Steele, discusses the grind of hunting a 370 inch+ bullelk For more advanced hunting information, tactics and stories:http. Elk screaming in the timber as they come towards you, is truly one of the planets most exciting hunts. These private land elk hunts are available throughout New Mexico, require NO DRAW, and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Our New Mexico elk ranches are hand-selected by the Outfitter after an extensive research and planning process. Second Regular Rifle Deer and Elk Season - The sale of rifle elk and bear licenses at license.

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