I live in Texas and want to go on an elk hunt this year, New Mexico or Colorado. How do I find a guide?

colo 13 - 20 hrs drivin from dfw area good weatrer 600 fuel tags oc 500, most public lands ok no cost nw corner good routt natl,forest warm oct 3rd snow to blizzard,, best guided private same area better (CROSS FENCE) stagin area to flats (cavin sage grounds)2000,00 + 500 tags spend + gratuity. 2 days each way 4 lookin , hotels scarce booked in adv, 60 day modest or tents provided bring bag ,, want refrence post same

I would be very careful hiring a guide. Some do a great job. Some simply take your money. I would recommend using a consulting service. These hunts have been hand selected, and consistently get better reviews. I'm not saying there aren't better guides, but at least this way it's not a shot in the dark. The consultants can answer all of your questions much better than any of us here. Here are two I'd recommend.

http://www.cabelas.com/outdoor-adventures.shtml

http://www.atcheson.com/

NM nonresident license fees range between $337 antlerless to $772 for high demand bull hunts.

type in NMDGF and you will see the dates, costs, and a list of guides.

there are no over the counter permits issued , all being on a draw system

April 8th is the deadline to apply.

you do not need to hire a guide if you don't want to.

I do not hunt but I do live in Colorado some great stuff here.New Mexico is nice too but I am biased. Here are some folks that can help you. Good hunting to you.

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