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Old 05-30-2008, 03:27 PM
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What state do guys think would be the best state for an Elk Bowhunt?
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Old 05-30-2008, 03:44 PM
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I'm not an Elk hunter, but from everything I've read and heard, I'd have to go with New Mexico.
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Old 05-30-2008, 04:00 PM
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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!
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Old 05-30-2008, 04:01 PM
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Having lived and hunted Colorado it has my vote.
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Old 05-30-2008, 04:10 PM
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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.
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Old 05-30-2008, 04:54 PM
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Location doesnt matter [8D]
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Old 05-30-2008, 05:01 PM
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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.

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Old 05-30-2008, 05:19 PM
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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?
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Old 05-30-2008, 05:36 PM
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I'm not an Elk hunter, but from everything I've read and heard, I'd have to go with New Mexico.
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Old 05-30-2008, 05:39 PM
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I've always heard from guys around here who go and Elk hunt alot that New Mexico is their choice
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