We hunt unit 46 which is all private land with some of the ranches bordering National Forest. Unit 46 is made up mostly of Mora County which is North Central New Mexico. All elk tags in Unit 46 are landowner sponsored. Resident and non-resident alike must purchase one of these landowner tags to hunt Unit 46. These hunts are conducted between 7,000 and 10,000 feet with good access. Horses are not needed. The terrain is mild compared to most elk hunts. Hunting is done out of blinds, this limits the pressure on Elk. We let the elk come to us, we will stalk if necessary. Mode of transportation is 4x4 ATV. Trophy bulls up to 370 have been spotted on these ranches with an average being a mature 5x5 or 6x6 in the 275-300 range. This is an either sex hunt with cow only hunts available. Archery season runs from Sept. 1-24. This is one of the best times to take a very large bull in rut. Shot opportunity is very high for archers. Archery hunts are six (6) days of hunting to maximize opportunity. Rifle season opens the weekend after archery ends. The elk are still very active and in the rut and you can hunt with a rifle. We have great success on these early season hunts! But wait, it’s not over yet. Rifle season runs from October 1 to December 31. This makes late season December hunts a real opportunity. The more winter weather the more elk coming from the high country. Land owner tags are included in the cost by the Outfitter. No draw necessary. The hunting area is reached by flying into Albuquerque renting a SUV and driving to the hunting quarters near Mora. You may choose to drive right to Ranch Headquarters in your own vehicle. Hunters will stay in a four bedroom home with a hot shower and beds. Meals will be served two times a day and sack lunch will be provided each day. Bear can also be taken with an additional license at no charge. Space is limited, make reservations early, a year in advance is not too soon. We have several late season Cow Elk only tags. This is physically a very easy hunt, especially good for someone wanting meat for the freezer, anyone young, old or family’s who enjoy the hunt not the horns. Great hunt for kids to get there first Elk. Opportunities are high.