Recent content by hrpwelding

Well it's going to be a second tag in Colorado for me this year. Probably southern end of the state. We'll be in unit 54 first rifle then I'm headed to 80 or 81. Thanks again for all the input. Maybe 2016 will give me a few more opportunities for either idaho or new mexico.

Conditioning shouldn't be an issue,just the acclimation,working 6 days a week outside in the elements 10-12 hours a day will make you look at a mountain climb like a vacation :) Everyone says when the elk is down the work begins........um NOT..... it's been my experience with the couple...

Did I read that right that Nm. 52 is bulls only? The cruces wilderness looks like it would have some nice fishing too. Looks like 4wd to access the trail head. Probably sloppy that time of year.

The snow is always a plus. I was up on mt.Washington Nh. last month trying out some new gear. That drawing system in Nm. is going to take some figuring. 52 looks good. That has some potential. The more I look at Idaho the less sleep I get. That is some huge land. Just waiting for some...

Great . I'll look into that also. I know I'll be in unit 54 either first or second rifle with a small group. But my other hunt will be a solo adventure. Again just looking for a hard to access place with little pressure and maybe a chance at an elk. A lot of effort goes into these hunts as you...

Are you referring to Mayfield peak or Sherman peak? That looks like my kind of area!

Wow! Thanks for that info. I will look into that area. I am no trophy hunter but sure do like a challenge with the hope of a filled tag. Thank you again.

That's the icing on the cake. Archery hunting has made me a better rifle hunter as well as made me appreciate what really is out there,if more rifle hunters hunted with a bow,and applied what they learn ed there would be fewer tags. How many elk can you harvest a year in NM As a resident? The...

Thanks for the reply. Have you had any success with your muzzle loader? I'll be sure to look that way. I've got a friend who has family there in NM and they shoot a lot of elk. But from their truck on private ground. I'm really wanting to get way back. Not just to kill an elk but the overall...

Wanting to hunt two states this fall. Already have plans for CO rifle. Have only hunted there. I'd like to hunt Id, Mt or NM. Anyone do any solo backpack rifle hunts that would like to share some tips or possible units to hunt? Antything within 10 miles of trailhead is preferred. Thanks.

I'm interested in the scope. Is it 30 mm?

still have the rangefinder?