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 Re: New Mexico unit 45 Elk
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08/15/17 11:16 PM
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I will take a GOOD mule over a horse any time.
hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: New Mexico unit 45 Elk
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08/15/17 11:22 PM
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If I am able to shoot some grouse while up there, and wanted to cook them that night or something, what kind of wood is the best for grilling with up there ? Your only choices are Aspen, Fir, or Spruce. If I had to choose I would stay away from Aspen "stinks" and probably use Fir. Gather the dry dead stuff up next to a trunk and not laying on the ground.
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Re: New Mexico unit 45 Elk
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08/16/17 04:03 AM
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I will take a GOOD mule over a horse any time. they will go a lot more places then a horse. Especially in blow down
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Re: New Mexico unit 45 Elk
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08/16/17 01:41 PM
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I picked up my buddy's mule this weekend and have ridden her twice so far and have really had fun with her. She is a well broke well mannered mule. I wish it was cooler here right now I would like to take her and the dogs out hog hunting but it's just too hot for any daytime hunting right now. Even nighttime hunting is pretty warm right now.
I was talking to friend yesterday and I mentioned that I would probably shoot the first legal bull I see, he thinks I should hold off and be a little more picky. I have guided 100's of deer hunters and it seems the ones who would take the first shot I told them to usually left a lot happier than the guys who were always hoping to kill a perfect trophy. What are yalls opinions on this? I'm afraid if I pass up a shot I may not get one the rest of the trip.
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Re: New Mexico unit 45 Elk
[Re: Stxflood]
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08/16/17 02:08 PM
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I picked up my buddy's mule this weekend and have ridden her twice so far and have really had fun with her. She is a well broke well mannered mule. I wish it was cooler here right now I would like to take her and the dogs out hog hunting but it's just too hot for any daytime hunting right now. Even nighttime hunting is pretty warm right now.
I was talking to friend yesterday and I mentioned that I would probably shoot the first legal bull I see, he thinks I should hold off and be a little more picky. I have guided 100's of deer hunters and it seems the ones who would take the first shot I told them to usually left a lot happier than the guys who were always hoping to kill a perfect trophy. What are yalls opinions on this? I'm afraid if I pass up a shot I may not get one the rest of the trip. Just have fun. Elk steaks taste really really good, but elk season only comes once a year, so it's hard to end the hunt quickly . In that unit I've seen 170 (5x5) to a 330(6x6), and bunch in between.
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Re: New Mexico unit 45 Elk
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08/16/17 06:11 PM
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I was talking to friend yesterday and I mentioned that I would probably shoot the first legal bull I see, he thinks I should hold off and be a little more picky. I have guided 100's of deer hunters and it seems the ones who would take the first shot I told them to usually left a lot happier than the guys who were always hoping to kill a perfect trophy. What are yalls opinions on this? I'm afraid if I pass up a shot I may not get one the rest of the trip. [/quote]
A lot of times what dictates a hunt in the Pecos is the weather. So pay attention to the extended forecast and if it looks like it is going to be nice "NO WIND, and no heavy snow" then hold off if you are seeing some nice bulls. You lucked out on the moon, new moon is on the 19th so should be pretty dark.
New Mexico: Not Really New, Not Really Mexico
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