ELK HUNT

boolitshooter · Post by **boolitshooter** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:08 pm

Edited to add Idaho and Montana.

I thought I would ask our fellow lever gunners for recommendations before searching the net.

Looking for recommendations for outfitters in CO, WY, NM, for a horse back hunt, 5 to 10 days into a wilderness area. Figure 3 to 4 well seasoned hunters. All are known to be very exceptional outdoorsman. Aged from 65 to 72. Of course they have limitations as you can well be aware of if you are approaching this age range.

Looking for a Quality hunting experience, being in the mountains and seeing game will trump killing game in a high fence ranch or canned hunt. So no high fences or caned hunts. The experience in the mountains is imperative.

Yes we are trophy hunters, but a rag bull or cow for meat is welcomed.

Looking at the 2015 season. We are all getting older and who knows what is in store for us.

Thanks All

Centennial · Post by **Centennial** » Tue Mar 25, 2014 11:20 pm

This year New Mexico deadline was March 19 for draw tags. I don't know why the NMG&F felt the need to move it from mid April, but they did. It is possible to buy a land owner elk tag but they are expensive.
21A, 16B and some others are good. 13 & 17 also but they are muzzle loader hunts. All national forest or Aldo/Gila Wilderness, high country close to the continental divide.

A good contact that packs & rides all that country for the last 35 years is Mike Root 575- 743- 2026.
Over the years he's guided Jeff Cooper, Steve Hornaday, and even trained Special Forces going to Afghanistan in packing/riding on mules and horses in steep mountains cross country at night.

Mescalero · Post by **Mescalero** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 12:09 am

Contact the Mescalero Indian tribe, they have a good elk herd.
Also contact Circle Cross Ranch in N.M. I know the owner personally.
He has accomodations in the original ranch house owned by Oliver Lee, famous N.M. bad man.
Be sure to tell John that you want to see the hieroglyphics in the canyon and the waterfall

jkbrea · Post by **jkbrea** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 1:18 am

I've never used a guide because I've been fortunate enough to stay with relatives in Jackson, Wyoming during hunting season these past 20 years. That being said, I've heard great things about M.F.Hunting Outfitters from Jackson,Wy. Their flyer says they don't advertise much other than a mailed flyer. I believe they have been around 30 or so years. No websites.Their hunts are in great areas and are much less expensive than others. Plus they don't include the pack in and pack out as a hunt day so a 7 day hunt is 7 days, not 5. You can probably find them through Wy Guide and Outfitters Assoc. but I would definately check ratings and contact past clients of any outfitters for their opinions before spending $3500-$5500.

86er · Post by **86er** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 7:25 am

PM me I'll give you my personal outfitters info.

draperjojo · Post by **draperjojo** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 2:12 pm

http://www.centennialoutfitters.com/hunting-season/

Marlin32 · Post by **Marlin32** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:41 pm

Stay away from Broadmouth Canyon in Idaho & Utah.

boolitshooter · Post by **boolitshooter** » Wed Mar 26, 2014 6:41 pm

Thank you who have replied. Please keep them coming.

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