| Elk hunting in New Mexico can only be accomplished in | | | | there is two different versions available. One is the |
| two different ways according to the laws of the | | | | ranch only permit, which is for hunting on private land |
| state. You can enter a draw held by the state and | | | | only and your elk is guaranteed. These hunts |
| for the most part these tags are held for outfitters | | | | consistently produce bulls of 320+ and the elk are |
| who conduct guided hunts which naturally have a | | | | taken care of for you as far as dressing, butchering, |
| higher success rate. These are for the working class | | | | or whatever you have done for transport at the end |
| hunters and they are quite affordable to all. Tags are | | | | of the hunt. These hunts are more costly, but, they |
| limited and heavily sought after. The draw tag hunt is | | | | are of the guaranteed type. The second option is the |
| the most affordable and being guided has a good | | | | unit hunt which simply means you hunt on the ranch |
| success history. Most guides live in the area and | | | | private ground and all the land within the ranch unit of |
| scout year around to be able to take advantage for | | | | land. these are smaller ranches in acreage, but, your |
| a good hunt when the season comes in. Elk hunting in | | | | hunt is still guaranteed. Elk hunting in New Mexico is a |
| New Mexico is also conducted on the Valles Caldera | | | | very exciting experience and more and more hunters |
| National Preserve in north central New Mexico. This | | | | go to New Mexico every year because of the |
| particular hunt is a lottery type drawing and costs | | | | success rate in the state. |
| $25.00 per chance. This area is very popular and very | | | | So, if you are planning a trip check with the state for |
| capable of producing big bulls. There are certain | | | | dates and times for the drawings. It's a first come |
| deadlines for this lottery, so, you'll want to check | | | | first serve deal. Hunt the highlands, low lands, and the |
| with the state for the exact dates to be sure. The | | | | beautiful wilderness of a wonderful state. You'll be |
| draw tag hunts are the most popular, as there are | | | | glad you had the great adventure of a trophy elk |
| usually more tags available than the lottery. the state | | | | hunt, at least once in your life. After you go once, |
| is very set in their laws in order to protect the elk | | | | you'll want to go back and enjoy the fine elk hunting |
| population in all areas of the state. | | | | in New Mexico and the beautiful country in which |
| Elk hunting in New Mexico has one more option for | | | | you'll be hunting in, don't forget your camera. |
| the hunter. It is called a land owners permit, of which | | | | |