Hello:

My name is Jim Welles. I own and operate JFW Ranch Consulting, LLC, with my wife Kelly at 10600 Eagle Rock Ave, Albuquerque, NM 87122. My phone number is 505.294.7861. Our e-mail address is JFWRC@comcast.net. I have been a registered outfitter in NM for 17+ years.

Unit 53 is in Northern NM. Its boundaries start at the SW near Taos, northward to the Latir Wilderness area, east to the Valle Vidal Boundary, south the Bobcat Pass area, then South Westerly to include the Wheeler Wilderness area toward Taos. This area is not for the faint of heart. Good physical and mental shape is required. This unit holds big bulls. The elk biologist for Game and Fish is Stewart Liley, talking to him about the age class of bulls in this area is enlightening.

These are "Unit Wide" authorizations meaning you can use them on all public lands with legal access and all Unit Wide Ranch properties (private land) signed up with that designation in the unit of which there are 10.

They can be used for a choice of either Oct 6-10 Either sex muzzle loader or bow, Oct 13-17 mature bull rifle or lessor weapon, Oct 20-24 mature bull rifle or lessor. The main towns are Taos, Questa, and Red River. This is a great recreation area, lots of beautiful country.

The permits are priced at $1,350 ea + 7% tax. You must purchase a state license on top of $560.

Come hunt NM! Call us and thanks AR!

JFWRC guide Kevin Jaramillo with his 352 net Unit 53. He was chasing a 400+ last archery season.

JFWRC guide Miguel Maes with Marc Jones and his 353 gross bull. Marc and his family are back in 53 fall 2012 for sure.

2 of these great tags are sold to an AR member, leaving 2 remaining for sale. Thanks AR for allowing us to advertise. There are some great folks that frequent this site. Jim

We picked up 4 more of these great tags. WE ARE WILLING TO CONSIDER OFFERS on 3 or more. Come elk hunt in beautiful Northern New Mexico. You will love this area! Jim

These hunts are sold-Thanks AR!