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    Fully guided recommendations for a 2025 hunt in Wyoming. 10 preference points

    Justin Jarrett Wapit Ridge Outfitters is a good choice. He is a stand up guy and runs a good camp with good guides and horses. Had a very enjoyable wilderness hunt with him
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    New Mexico advice

    When hunting Elk, I think it is always a good idea to have a gun that you can shoot out to 400 -500 just in case they need whacking at that range......
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    Arizona late rifle bull elk hunt

    Drew a late tag years ago. I had a good unit but the bulls were very scattered and in isolated places. Shot a 6 x 6 but it was a difficult hunt and we searched a lot. The bigger Bulls had retreated deep after the rut. Not a bad hunt but nothing like the early rifle hunts in AZ
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    Guided elk hunt outfitter

    Elk hunting while still a great adventure has become very expensive. Non Resident tags have increased in price in almost every state. Outifitters used to charge $3K now charge $8K. Gas prices/Food prices/Guide costs all account for this. Landowner tags have skyrocketed due to companies...
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    Guided elk hunt outfitter

    Unfortunately $6K will not get you any good private land outfitted hunts. $6K should get you a decent Montana or Colorado outfitted hunts. That doesn't cover the Elk tag which ranges from $700-$1200 depending on State and the Tip to the outfitter. I also don't think that gives you a great...
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    NM private ranch elk

    Be prepared to pay $15K on low end and $20K + on higher end. Depending on areas the Landowner tag alone will run $7.5K - 15K. Hunt/guiding on private ranch another $8K. You can maybe get that down a few K if you stay off property and feed yourself. You might want to check with a hunting...
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    What is the real story on this thing?

    definitely a Red Stag.
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    New Mexico 16A Archery DIY or Outfitter?

    And that's why they call it hunting not shooting. Sometimes it is the hunter's day but most of the time it is the Elk's day...especially big bulls....
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    Quartering to Shot With 7 Mag

    a key point mentioned is Elk are the toughest animal you will shoot at. Any marginal hit will result in a long day of tracking and most likely a lost animal. You owe it to the Elk to take the most ethical shot you can get. The philosophy of "if it ain't flyin it ain't dyin" isn't a good...
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    Quartering to Shot With 7 Mag

    7 Mag is a solid Elk rifle. 7 Mag has plenty of umph with the correct bullet to kill an Elk.
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    Should draw east side of Bighorns.....need a packer. Any leads?

    Justin Jarret is an outfitter out of Ten Sleep / Buffalo. (Wapiti Ridge Outfitters) I don't know if he will just pack but he runs a very good Wilderness camp. I had a great hunt with him.
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    Elk torture

    Elk are Bastards....:ROFLMAO:
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    How long did you hunt before you went for an elk?

    shot a few wild pigs, a few blacktail deer. Saw some elk hunting pictures in the snow. Swore I would never do that until I got drunk at a RMEF dinner and bought an elk hunt. That was 31 yrs ago and I go every year now. Sometimes when I am hiking in snow freezing my balls off I wonder about...
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    New Mexico Elk hunting Questions

    The only way to slightly improve your odds is to apply through and outfitter. They give you a number and it helps slightly.
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    Point Creep Got Me

    No. I enjoyed my WY hunt but will take the hint on NR prices and hunt elsewhere. Not interested in playing that game anymore. Good luck to everyone else.
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