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Top 25 Public-Land Elk Hunts
This state-by-state guide to the best public-land elk hunts in America includes information on specific units, tags requirements, and deadlines.
Scott Bestul
New Mexico has earned a reputation for producing big bulls and quality hunting on public lands. Here are 4 top spots:
1. Units 34 and 36 are located in the sprawling Lincoln National forest, where you'll find plenty of elbow room and nice bulls.
2. Unit 55 (also known as the Valle Vidal) produces monster bulls and excellent rutting action, thanks to balanced bull-to-cow ratios.
3. Unit 52 near the Colorado border contains the Carson National Forest, another vast chunk of public property.
4. Unit 15 lies in the Gila National Forest in the southwestern corner of the state and has produced several 400-class bulls.
Licenses and Tags: Apply for New Mexico permits in the annual lottery drawing (applications available in January) by contacting New Mexico Dept. of Game & Fish, 800-862-9310; gmfsh.state.nm.us.
1. Units 34 and 36 are located in the sprawling Lincoln National forest, where you'll find plenty of elbow room and nice bulls.
2. Unit 55 (also known as the Valle Vidal) produces monster bulls and excellent rutting action, thanks to balanced bull-to-cow ratios.
3. Unit 52 near the Colorado border contains the Carson National Forest, another vast chunk of public property.
4. Unit 15 lies in the Gila National Forest in the southwestern corner of the state and has produced several 400-class bulls.
Licenses and Tags: Apply for New Mexico permits in the annual lottery drawing (applications available in January) by contacting New Mexico Dept. of Game & Fish, 800-862-9310; gmfsh.state.nm.us.
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