2024 New Mexico Unit 51, Unit Wide Rifle/Muzzleloader Cow Elk Tags for Sale

Ad Number: 1152

 

Cow Elk Hunting with Rifle/Muzzleloader in New Mexico's Unit 51

 

Get ready for a fantastic hunting trip in 2024 with a landowner tag or voucher for rifle or muzzleloader hunting in New Mexico's Unit 51. This opportunity lets you roam through the big open spaces of Unit 51, which stretches from Tres Piedras to the Rio Chama Wilderness. Most of this area is in the Carson National Forest, a well-known place for finding cow elk. The land is mostly open to the public, so there are many places to go hunting.

 

Having a landowner tag is a big plus for hunting cow elk here. Whether you're using a rifle or a muzzleloader, you're in for a great time, especially during the first rifle season when you can still hear elk bugling. Plenty of cow elk is in the public areas, making Unit 51 a top spot for elk hunting in New Mexico. Please check out our information page below to learn more about this unit.

New Mexico Unit 51 Hunting Information 

Landowner Vouchers and Tags in New Mexico's Unit 51 Rifle/Muzzleloader Cow Elk Hunts

In New Mexico, specific landowner tags let property owners manage elk hunting on their land. These tags are issued based on how big the land is and how many elk are in the area, letting landowners and their guests have the right to hunt there. This setup helps control the number of hunters, ensures elk are hunted in a way that doesn't harm their population, and helps with wildlife conservation.

 

By obtaining a landowner tag or voucher, hunters gain access to some top hunting spots in New Mexico, including Unit 51. These tags mean you don't have to go through the normal draw system to get a chance to hunt, letting you directly hunt cow elk in this favored area. This approach maintains ecological balance and promotes ethical hunting on both private and public land. If you're looking to get a cow elk tag for the rifle/muzzleloader season, get in touch with us at Hunters Domain. We'll assist you in securing your tag and explain our deposit process to enhance your hunting experience in Unit 51.

Discovering the Distinct Hunting Experience in New Mexico Unit 51 with Rifle/Muzzleloader

Unit 51 in New Mexico provides a unique hunting experience, perfect for those using rifles or muzzleloaders. Spanning over 500,000 acres and elevations between 5,800ft to 7,200ft, the area showcases varied landscapes from rolling hills and mesas to steep ridges near rivers and creek drainages. Here's what makes hunting in Unit 51 special:

  • Topography and Terrain: The region boasts a blend of gentle hills and challenging steep areas, especially along the ridges. The western edge, bordering the Chama River, includes the Chama River Wilderness, featuring impressive sandstone cliffs.
  • Vegetation and Accessibility: The land is rich with pinyon pines, junipers, wild grasses, and Gambel oak, supporting diverse wildlife. Access is easy with well-maintained gravel and dirt roads, though this can mean more hunters around.
  • Wildlife and Encounter Chances: Hunters can see large elk in their natural habitat, and a 38:100 bull-to-cow ratio indicates a healthy elk population.
  • Weather and Hunting Conditions: In November, the weather is conducive to hunting, with average highs of 46°F, lows of 24°F, a 17% chance of rain, and 12MPH winds, providing suitable conditions for hunting.
  • In Abiquiu, hunters have access to Green Valley Meats, a reputable business known for over four decades of expertise in processing game and crafting jerky. Additionally, this neighboring city offers a variety of accommodation and lodging choices for hunters. 

Unit 51 features a range of land ownership types, such as private, BLM, state, and Forest Service properties, each offering different hunting opportunities. For details on places to stay and other accommodations in the adjacent city, please click on the link below.

Abiquiu, 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

936-287-3304

Jimmy@HuntersDomain.com 

Additional Details

  • New Mexico Unit 51A
  • Ask For Availability
  • 2
  • Elk
  • Prepare for Any
  • Cow Elk
  • Unit Wide Tag/Hunt
  • Spot - Stalk
  • Mild
  • DIY (Do It Yourself)
  • Lots of Game
  • Muzzleloader, Rifle
  • EST: $1,600