Best Bet?

**billkay** · 01-10-2005, 10:48 PM

Looking to do a self guided elk hunt again this fall. We can go to Area 53 in New Mexico, (near Taos/Questa), OTC in Colorado, or Alberta on a host hunt. It would be with rifle or M/L.

**Leo** · 01-11-2005, 11:11 PM

New Mexico Bill

Based on what I have heard the largest elk herd in the state inhabits Area 53.

**fisherguy** · 01-12-2005, 01:30 PM

Alberta has some good bulls, but in most areas from what i have seen(a group of my dad's friends go every year) the overall success rate is low. The have used a few different outfitters and got some good bulls, but hunted hard and had ow overall success. I would also suggest new mexico(based only on what i have read).

**billkay** · 01-12-2005, 10:30 PM

We bow hunted New Mexico last year. Very tough hunting for a flatlander. Tags are very expensive as well. It was $490 for the license in addition to the price of the landowner tag.

gfourhunter · 01-18-2005, 08:49 AM

take me, we dont have elk in indiana. one day i would love to hunt one with a bow. good luck.

**stevebeilgard** · 01-20-2005, 09:51 PM

new mexico is best, colorado is cheapest. your wallet.

**JimT** · 01-21-2005, 01:32 PM

New Mexico for sure.

**AaronS** · 01-24-2005, 12:52 PM

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take me, we dont have elk in indiana. one day i would love to hunt one with a bow. good luck.

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Actually we do have elk in Indiana, just not free-roaming elk. I can think of 4 places within an hour drive of me that have elk.

Like someone else said, for trophy bulls I'd vote for New Mexico. For a more inexpensive do it yourself hunt I'd have to say Colorado.