What state do guys think would be the best state for an Elk Bowhunt?

I'm not an Elk hunter, but from everything I've read and heard, I'd have to go with New Mexico.

I live in Oregon and there are quite a few elk here but it is harder than heck to bowhunt them. even though I still try to bowhunt them but I have heard that CO is a good spot to elk hunt!

Having lived and hunted Colorado it has my vote.

I have not Elk hunted yet but I have done alot of research and these are the states I always here about.New Mexico and Arizona for best Quality bigger Trophys and Colorado for highest herd number around 250,000.And I hear Montana has both Quality and Quantity.

Location doesnt matter [8D]

I can tell you the majority may hunt CO. but it is not because the hunting is better.

I hunted twice in New Mexico, and killed 2 Bulls. One was a 6X6 that scored over 300". I always seen tons of Elk and lots Bulls that were at least 5X5's, and these were not Big $$ hunts.

New Mexico may be a more expensive hunt, but you usually get what you pay for.

Arizona would be one of the best places to hunt but drawing a tag is really tough.

Dan

Dan, the guy I used to work for hunted New Mexico, but he didn't draw his tag. He said for $1000 extra he got a tag from the outfitter? Doesthat make sense?

X2

I've always heard from guys around here who go and Elk hunt alot that New Mexico is their choice