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Title: Back from New Mexico
Post by: imhntn on September 12, 2010, 10:08:00 PM
Just got back last night from 2 weeks in New Mexico hunting elk in Unit 52.  We had a great time and saw a lot of animals but I just could not get close enough for a shot.  Best elk hunt I have ever been on other than in Unit 76 in Colorado.  Weather was good and did not see too many other hunters other than over the Labor Day weekend around camp.

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/imhntn/010.jpg)
Here is one of my partner in camp.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d168/imhntn/IMG_1041.jpg)
Title: Re: Back from New Mexico
Post by: sonofabuck on September 12, 2010, 11:27:00 PM
I didn't get to make it out west this year. But it is always a great trip even with just close calls. Glad you had good time.
Title: Re: Back from New Mexico
Post by: Jon Swanson on September 13, 2010, 12:17:00 AM
Hoping to hit NM next year.  Glad you had fun!
Title: Re: Back from New Mexico
Post by: straitera on September 13, 2010, 12:24:00 AM
Great rig. Good times & story. That's why they call it hunting & not killing. You appreciate the difference. That's transcendent.
Title: Re: Back from New Mexico
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on September 13, 2010, 03:56:00 AM
Nice place and set-up. Good luck for next time.
Title: Re: Back from New Mexico
Post by: Blasterjdh on September 13, 2010, 11:00:00 AM
Great looking setup. By the smile on your face (photo) - looks like a good time was had...
Thanks for sharing... Got to go Elk hunting one of these days myself...
Title: Re: Back from New Mexico
Post by: JustinNC on September 13, 2010, 11:09:00 AM
Biding my time for NM...going to start applying soon as the oldest makes it big and supports me.....so likely never, but I can dream!
Title: Re: Back from New Mexico
Post by: Mudd on September 13, 2010, 12:09:00 PM
I can tell that you and the rest of camp made the best of it and had a great time.

Thanks for sharing.

God bless,Mudd

PS: loved the pictures!!
Title: Re: Back from New Mexico
Post by: cecilm on September 13, 2010, 03:14:00 PM
Looks like you had a great camp,just being there had to feel good; Thanks for sharing.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Back from New Mexico
Post by: toppredator on September 13, 2010, 07:19:00 PM
Sounds like you had a good time and got to spend time hunting with a bow-it don't get better than that.
Title: Re: Back from New Mexico
Post by: artelkhunter on September 13, 2010, 09:51:00 PM
Just a great place to be in sept. I've never hunted unit 52. Got to be a great hunt.    :archer:                                                                                                                                          Scafer silver tip  Custom big horn  Curry mad dog
Title: Re: Back from New Mexico
Post by: imhntn on September 13, 2010, 09:51:00 PM
Thanks guys.  We did have a great time and lost some weight too, which made the wife happy.  My partner got dehydrated and was really feeling bad the last few days.  I was afraid he was going to be in trouble after we hunted all day and he only urinated once at 7 that evening.  I told him then that he better pour on the water but I think it was too late.
Title: Re: Back from New Mexico
Post by: BSBD on September 14, 2010, 12:27:00 AM
imhntn,

Where were you hunting in 52?

That looks like Brokeoff Mountain in the background.

I just got back this evening from 52 also.