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Post by bushog on May 15, 2017 18:32:59 GMT -5
Well, for the first time in a couple years I didn't draw an elk tag. I put in for units that were in high demand so I sorta asked for it.... BUT...my gal asked me to put her in and to make a long story short she drew 1 of 15 tags for the 1st rifle bull hunt in the Valle Caldera which is about 20 minutes from the house. This is the hunt I keep trying to get Robb to put in for so he can come visit his son.... Unbelievable....the Caldera is home to the largest heard in NM and I don't just mean numbers..... www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/hunting.htm |
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NM Elk
May 15, 2017 18:54:12 GMT -5
Post by jfs on May 15, 2017 18:54:12 GMT -5
best of luck to you and your lady........
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NM Elk
May 15, 2017 19:37:39 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by kings6 on May 15, 2017 19:37:39 GMT -5
Ok you lucky dog, we will talk next year about applying.
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NM Elk
May 15, 2017 19:51:12 GMT -5
Post by bushog on May 15, 2017 19:51:12 GMT -5
Lucky??? I get to play mule after she drops that monster bull.
Maybe not though. She's not so interested in the horns. She wants one to EAT!
I'll try and find her a good one but the quality of the shot so she enjoys herself is the most important thing.
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NM Elk
May 15, 2017 22:12:57 GMT -5
cmh likes this
Post by kings6 on May 15, 2017 22:12:57 GMT -5
You got that one right Chief! When I took my antelope I wanted 1: to use a revolver, 2: use the sticks my daughter gave me and most importantly 3: make sure my wife was present when the opportunity presented itself. It is one of her greatest memories she says.
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NM Elk
May 16, 2017 11:05:21 GMT -5
Post by Markbo on May 16, 2017 11:05:21 GMT -5
You know we do expect a long story and pictures, right?  |
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Post by bushog on May 16, 2017 12:16:21 GMT -5
Heck....I haven't even shared pics from last year yet.
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dhd
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NM Elk
Jun 3, 2017 2:28:41 GMT -5
Post by dhd on Jun 3, 2017 2:28:41 GMT -5
I just saw this. I love that area and try to stop by the Caldera every time I have to go to Las Alamos. The first time I saw it was taking the back way from Albuquerque to Santa Fe and came around the corner, so to speak, and saw how huge it was. Makes you just stare. The few times I stopped by, I never saw any elk, but saw plenty of mule deer near White Rock. Nothing at all like South Carolina, but I do love the area. Y'all need to get some more air up there......
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NM Elk
Jun 3, 2017 7:46:20 GMT -5
Post by bushog on Jun 3, 2017 7:46:20 GMT -5
Yeah, it took a while to grow lungs.....
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Post by snappy on Jun 3, 2017 22:44:20 GMT -5
Heck....I haven't even shared pics from last year yet. Hey bushog did you go Elk hunting last year???   (...pushes buttons...hopes that Elk hunt pictures appear...) |
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(...pushes buttons...hopes that Elk hunt pictures appear...)