I searched the forum for information about 16B and couldn't find anything but I do apologize if I'm the 1,000th post on the gila wilderness.
I drew the first archery elk hunt for 16B/22 as well as the archery deer tag for sept/jan. I was in the unit last year with a friend on the second archery elk hunt and we had good luck out of the Willow Creek Campground. Backpacked in about 4 miles and we found a group of elk in the burned areas.
I'm getting ready to scout areas this month and the next and I'm looking for a helping hand for additional spots to check out within backpack distance. (4-10) miles from the trailhead. PM me if your that wonderful person.
Additional Questions:
-We saw a two bucks in the Iron Lake area- but is there a better place for deer during September?
-With the early elk hunt should I be worried about bulls still being in bachelor groups in higher elevation?
-The willow creek trail head had 35 vehicles in it on sept 15th.- should I expect the same for snow lake?
-Are there trailheads that are to rough for horse trailer access that might be of better luck?
Thank you for your help. I recently moved to Socorro from Montana and this is my first season as a resident. I can trade elk info for duck/waterfowl here in the middle rio grande valley.
I drew the first archery elk hunt for 16B/22 as well as the archery deer tag for sept/jan. I was in the unit last year with a friend on the second archery elk hunt and we had good luck out of the Willow Creek Campground. Backpacked in about 4 miles and we found a group of elk in the burned areas.
I'm getting ready to scout areas this month and the next and I'm looking for a helping hand for additional spots to check out within backpack distance. (4-10) miles from the trailhead. PM me if your that wonderful person.
Additional Questions:
-We saw a two bucks in the Iron Lake area- but is there a better place for deer during September?
-With the early elk hunt should I be worried about bulls still being in bachelor groups in higher elevation?
-The willow creek trail head had 35 vehicles in it on sept 15th.- should I expect the same for snow lake?
-Are there trailheads that are to rough for horse trailer access that might be of better luck?
Thank you for your help. I recently moved to Socorro from Montana and this is my first season as a resident. I can trade elk info for duck/waterfowl here in the middle rio grande valley.
