COOSEFAN Report post Posted June 22, 2007 Hey guys, out of all my family and friends we ended up with 1 Late 2B Muley tag and 1 5B Rifle Bull tag (by mistake)! I haven't been able to check yet, but I think the 5B hunt is the last week of October. My buddy messed up and used last years reg's when applying and unfortunately for him the hunt codes changed! I have NO experience in 5B and don't personally know anyone that does! I don't want to know where to go, I'm just looking for general info for him. I just am wondering what the hunt is like or what the unit is like? What class of bulls to expect? Is it all cluttered up with private land and access issues? Anything or anywhere to avoid? I'm sure I'll answer most of these questions on my own once I can access maps and such.......just curious what you guys may think! Thanks, JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooked_on_Coues Report post Posted June 22, 2007 that can be a good hunt, depends on weather to some degree. Hunt towards the Jicarilla and watch out for private. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Codywhi Report post Posted June 23, 2007 5b north or south Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted June 23, 2007 5b north or south I didn't even know there was a north or south That just goes to show how much I know about that part of NM! I just know that my buddy drew this hunt......... ELK-1-154 I don't have the regulations available to me right now and I cannot get on the website.....so maybe one of you guys can give me the details about that hunt code? When I checked the results and saw he drew this hunt, I had another buddy check the regs over the phone and I thought he said it was for a Rifle Bull hunt in 5B for Oct. 27 - 31 ? Is this correct? Is there a distinction between North and South? Thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter4life Report post Posted June 23, 2007 Elk 1-154 is a rifle MB hunt in unit 5B (there is no North or South designation) from Oct. 27-31. Sorry I can't help you out, but I have never been in that area. Just looking at the location on the map I would think it would be a good unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Codywhi Report post Posted June 23, 2007 oh i read it wrong thought it was in az.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted June 24, 2007 Hey guys, I think I now have an idea about what the 5B hunt is like......... I found out today that....... - I can buy a landowner, unit wide ARCHERY BULL tag in 5B for $500.00 - I can buy a landowner, unit wide ARCHERY BULL tag in 16A for $6,200.00 The rifle hunt in 5B is only going for around $1,000.00 and is more like $9,000.00 in 16A I think the huge difference in price for landowner tags might be an obvious clue as to how good or bad this hunt may be! I told my buddy about the prices for landowner tags and he took the hint and unfortunately is gonna burn his tag and eat the almost $800.00 mistake! I hate seeing a tag go to waste, but it's his choice I guess I did hear that the unit has some good bulls but they can be hard to find and scouting is a must! It would be expensive and difficult for a CA guy to accomplish that. Thanks anyways guys! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
