The_Whitetail_kid
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The Indian reservations are fun and something to consider. I've been twice on the Jicarilla and seen lots of elk, and all tags filled both times.
Looking for a Cow Elk Hunt for 4 hunters in 2023
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Mike Matteson
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Money better spent toward a home. Hunting going to hard in the next couple of years because of the snowfall in the Nothwest. Maybe Washington. It's not good here presently in Montana. Wyoming Not good presently.
Hunting on the Jicarilla res is a very economical way for a Cow hunt. I've hunted there 4 of the last 5 years, no draw/hunt in 2020, and plan on applying again this year.
Washington is one of the worst managed states in terms of fish and wildlife. I hunt every year here and usually see plenty of animals illegal to take. Don't get me wrong there are people that take animals, but there are very few that take them every year. Our hunts are panned usually around the worst times and for short periods. Your best best for wa would be to get a recommendation for a high caliber guide. We do have a few areas that you can shoot cows, but most of it is private
Mike Matteson
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I kind of forgot that was or is a problem there. I hunted there a few years back for birds. The owner told us about the mangement there. Saw lots of muly there. There requirement 4 point or better. All you would see was 3 point and under. Nice racks, but short on points.
I was thinking of winter kill this year. Go to be hard this year and possible next year too.
Laelkhunter
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Is that the Reservation near Chama at Dulce?
Yep, that's it. Application deadline is 1 May.
Laelkhunter
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Been to the Rez many times while staying in Chama. The Wild Horse Casino in the Hotel got our "donations" on several occasions. The Casino has been closed since the Covid foolishness, so we are able to make the annual Chama trip a lot cheaper now.
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The Wild Horse Casino & Hotel closed down during Covid and never reopened. Now we have to stay in Chama and drive into Dulce to meet the guides each morning.
Laelkhunter
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I love Chama and the surrounding area. We have made the trip every year since 1990. Haven't missed an elk hunt since. Leaving again 26 weeks from tomorrow.
Any recommendations x guides when hunting at the Rez?
Not right now. In June, after the draw results are out, I'll give you the names of the two I've used with great results. On their web site they have a list of approved guides. And you have to use a tribal member for a guide to hunt.
Ace Quackhunter
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Check with Zuni Reservation is west central New Mexico, they offer cow hunts to non tribal members.
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lordofbarbeque
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You may want to check with Chama Land & Cattle ( Chama, NM ) Kind of a sister outfit to Jicarilla Reservation in Dulce. They have 2day cow elk hunts. Food & Facilities are first class. It's a great way to get a cow elk if your other options fail.
