2024 New Mexico Unit 50, Unit Wide Rifle/Muzzleloader Bull Elk Tags for Sale

Ad Number: 15393

 

Insight into Unit 50 for Bull Elk Hunting Success With a Rifle or Muzzleloader

 

This unit is known and recognized for its significant number of elk and offers hunters the chance to engage in strategic and rewarding hunts. Utilizing a rifle or muzzleloader with an emphasis on patience and skill can significantly boost your chances of encountering trophy bull elk.

 

Targeting bull elk distant from the main roads during the rifle season is crucial, as trophy bulls often find comfort in these less disturbed areas. Employing spot and stalk tactics in this diverse terrain allows hunters to discreetly approach and target these majestic animals with precision.

 

Holding a landowner tag or voucher in Unit 50 is highly beneficial. It grants access to more secluded sectors where bull elk are abundant. These tags are crucial for hunters aiming to explore remote areas of the unit, boosting their chances of bagging a prize elk.

 

Please refer to the link below for further insights and comprehensive information on rifle/muzzleloader hunting for bull elk in New Mexico Unit 50.

New Mexico Unit 50 Hunting Information 

The Advantages of Landowner Vouchers and Tags in New Mexico Unit 50

In New Mexico, Unit-Wide Landowner Tags offer landowners a unique method to regulate rifle or muzzleloader hunting for elk on their lands. Issued based on land size and the elk population, these tags enable landowners and their invitees to enjoy exclusive hunting rights. This system is designed to control hunter density, benefiting the health of the bull elk population and aiding in conservation efforts.

 

Obtaining a landowner tag or voucher grants rifle and muzzleloader hunters entry to top hunting areas in New Mexico, like Unit 50, known for its large bull elk population and varied wildlife. With these tags, hunters bypass the usual draw system, granting them direct opportunities to pursue elk in this sought-after area. This method plays a vital role in land stewardship and ethical hunting practices. Hunters interested in acquiring a bull elk tag for the upcoming season are encouraged to contact Hunters Domain for your tag and information on the deposit process, enhancing your hunting experience in Unit 50.

Explore the Unique Aspects of Unit 50 in New Mexico During Rifle/Muzzleloader Season

New Mexico Unit 50 provides a unique hunting experience, especially for those using a rifle or muzzleloader. Spanning over 587,000 acres, this unit features diverse terrains and ecosystems, creating ideal conditions for strategic elk hunting, particularly for those holding a landowner tag or voucher. Here's a closer look at the standout aspects of elk hunting in Unit 50:

  • Access and Navigation: Most of Unit 50 is public land and can be reached using well-maintained gravel and dirt roads. Although navigating with four-wheel-drive vehicles is suggested for more rugged areas, the unit's layout supports various hunting strategies. Hunters should use maps to tell the difference between public and private lands, making sure they hunt in the allowed areas. 
  • Wildlife Quality and Hunting Opportunities: The area is known for its healthy bull elk population, which showcases average sizes between 270" and 300" and some individuals surpassing the 310" mark. Even though only 20% of hunts are successful in the rifle/muzzleloader seasons, hardworking hunters can still have good results, supported by a favorable bull-to-cow ratio.
  • Hunting Strategies and Water Sources: Successful hunts in past seasons have often been near water sources. However, rifle and muzzleloader enthusiasts tend to excel using spot and stalk tactics, particularly in remote regions far from traveled roads, where bull elk find sanctuary amidst dense vegetation.
  • Varied Ecosystems and Terrain: The terrain in Unit 50 transitions from lowland areas with pinyon and juniper to higher elevations with thick stands of ponderosa pines and oak brush. This variety not only offers hunters diverse habitats to explore but also adds to the challenge and excitement of the hunt.
  • Weather and Hunting Conditions: October has great hunting weather, with average highs of 64°F, lows of 34°F, a 13% chance of rain, and steady 11MPH winds. The proximity of Taos, NM, enhances the hunting experience by providing various accommodations, dining options, and hunting supplies. For those looking to preserve their memories with a trophy, Imperial Taxidermy in Taos offers expert game mounting services, providing over 25 years of specialized experience in taxidermy.

Please follow the link below for additional details on lodging, amenities, and taxidermy services in Taos.

Taos, NM

Important Reminder:

A landowner tag/voucher is not your hunting license or carcass tag. It is your responsibility to obtain the following;

  1. New Mexico small game license.
  2. State of New Mexico carcass tag for the species you are hunting.
  3. Additionally, be aware of and prepared to purchase any required habitat stamps or other access stamps to ensure you meet all requirements. 
  4. The purchase of a New Mexico big game voucher does not use your preference points.  
 

Although we strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, we urge all hunters to do their own research. The price listed below is an estimated cost of the New Mexico tag. As we assist many landowners in selling their tags, prices can vary from one landowner in the same unit to another. The listed price does not include New Mexico sales tax, and you are responsible for any additional fees charged by New Mexico Fish and Game. If you have any questions, let us help you BEFORE you purchase.

For information or to purchase tags:

Call, Text, Or Email Jimmy Horton

936-287-3306

Jimmy@HuntersDomain.com 

Additional Details

  • New Mexico Unit 50
  • Ask For Availability
  • 2
  • Elk
  • Prepare for Any
  • Mature Bull Elk
  • Unit Wide Tag/Hunt
  • Spot - Stalk
  • Mild
  • DIY (Do It Yourself)
  • Trophy Class
  • Muzzleloader, Rifle
  • EST: $2,550