I had a similar hunt several years ago in the same state. It was a public land hunt, with other hunters also using the area. My guide (who did know the country) eventually told me that the outfitter had "overbooked" during the Archery season and had pounded the elk, hard. One hunter had apparently wounded several bulls and had been allowed to continue hunting. We saw one bull elk while driving to the headquarters, and one on the second to last day of the hunt. Weather conditions did nothing to help, nor did miles of daily walking spotting and hiking looking for sign. After returning home, I wrote the fish and game, and the NM Outfitters Association. Not long after the hunt the outfitter went out of business. I have been on three guided hunts in my lifetime, and have seen two elk neither a shooting situation. Its really hard to judge what your getting into, up front,
Last edited by elkmen1; 12/31/20.
