Keep an eye on the wildfires. Havnt hit 16A but they are blazing down there.
Gila 16a
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Keep an eye on the wildfires. Havnt hit 16A but they are blazing down there.
SUPER dry…may well be the driest I have seen it. There is a fire southeast of there a ways but not in 16A so that is a plus.
You will have a great time but there needs to be a really good monsoon season.
You will have a great time but there needs to be a really good monsoon season.
I don't have any experience with these guys yet but have hired them for a NM deer hunt this year.
They have horses which would be a huge benifit. Not sure if they're included in the price.
They have horses which would be a huge benifit. Not sure if they're included in the price.
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Our public land Elk hunts take place in northern and southern New Mexico in units 2, 7, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6c, 13, 15, 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 23, 34, 36 and 37. These areas are known for their trophy quality...
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AlaskaGuide
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Been watchin the Black fire, with the West winds, 16A should be ok. and actually get some overflow on elk from 16C and 16B. But yes, Rain is needed. Badly. Hoping someone has hunted 16A in the past couple years?
All of them huh.
Maybe more. I spoke to locals who go out with a team of 4, 1 shooter, 3 spotters. Or they push from a mile away.
Sounds like you are the subject matter expert on this. You must live in the area and know it well.
I'm just saying, try to be helpful. That atv crap happens everywhere, unfortunately even with bow hunts. Gotta find places to get off the path a ways.
AlaskaGuide
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Did you hunt the Gila Recently? Would love to chat with someone that has..
It's basically void of wildlife. Saw a herd of Elk the 1st day, no bulls. Saw very few Elk the entire hunt. Maybe a cow here and there. 1 bull at a distance. No deer. Saw one Doe the entire time. Just one Doe !!! No Antelope at all. 4 Wolves. 3 camps with Bulls hanging, (6x6's) so there definitely are some out there. Just not too many. We did 100's of miles in the UTV, plus alot of walking, sitting over water. The Gila is not what they say it is.
AlaskaGuide
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what hunt did you have 2nd rifle?? and what year?
Did you end up going guided or on your own?? Rifle hunts for that unit haven't been under 30% success for many years. I'm sorry your hunt didn't go the way you had hoped. Seems strange for such a coveted tag to be such a terrible experience. How did you like the Gila terrain and scenery??
