Chasing Bull Elk With Uncle Jimmer: New Mexico Archery Elk | (Amazon Episode)

Randy and his Uncle Jimmer were lucky enough to both draw New Mexico archery elk tags. Randy and Jimmer, though nephew and uncle, have spent their lives more like brothers. This is Jimmer's first archery elk hunt, a great reason to reunite with Randy. Follow along as the guys and their llamas chase elk on the public lands of New Mexico in the heat of early summer.
They pack their string of llamas up a dried river bed in search of a couple backcountry bulls. Randy plans to hunt a new piece of land that was opened by RMEF, but after a couple days on not finding bulls they decide to keep moving.
Despite this being a hard tag to draw, this hunt doesn't hand them any sort of success. They continue to hunt hard and have a big bull come in minutes too late. Continuing their effort until the very last day, a couple bulls come sprinting into their calls.
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[@Fresh_Tracks]

How do you like the Amazon episodes? Also, who is someone (friend/family member) you need to plan a hunt with?

[@CapnAhab89]

Randy Newberg, Hunter planning a hunt with my dad and long time best friend Kyle this fall in Montana for deer and elk. Never elk hunted before so we are learning. Thanks for the videos.

[@montanatrapper4394]

Dude you are my role model I was so diasoplntion in my self that I went catfish other than going to meet you in big sky but I did catch a 37 in her but I got my first bull elk in the crazy mountain of you know where they are in Montana I put in and got it and shot a 7×6

[@jcarry5214]

They're cool, it doesn't feel like you're just watching the semi-lives again. Different info, more narrative style.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

@@jcarry5214 thank you! Glad to hear that

[@cynic6964]

Awesome episodes. My brother-in-law hunts Whitetail with me and my Sergeant-Major is along for Elk and hopefully the Whitetail hunt also.

[@brendenmannix3665]

Uncle Jim, what a great outlook at the end saying how good it was! We could all use a bit of his perspective to remember how lucky we are!!

[@darinerickson4593]

I loved Jimmers comment “it’s about the human interaction”. That’s awesome and I know what he means when he says that!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It was so rewarding for me to have him join us. I hope I can convince him to do it again.

[@XODIVER]

You and Jim get it... It's not the hunting, or the where, so much as the with who. I wouldn't trade the who I hunt with for anything. And this video is fab. Tag stew is just part of it. But your uncle said it right. Got all the thrill with out all the work. LOVE that.

[@jamesmooney5348]

Right on Randy

[@ericwiitala5407]

Here's how my day is going... Got up at 4:30am on my first ever antelope hunt, saw a few (put a stock on a couple), didn't get'em but didn't blow'em out of the county either (no clue where they went, assuming they bedded down), got my Randy Newberg notification, when the temps hit triple digits I went back to my hotel room in the AC, had some ice cream (before dinner) watched this fantastic video and now I'm going back out. Yup... It's a good day. 😀

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Good to hear!

[@brushwolf]

Very blessed!

[@roymyers8575]

That’s real elk hunting boyz!! Good job.

[@roymyers8575]

We lived by a rule Elk hunting. We NEVER hunted before the 3rd or 4th week of September!! Usually the 4th, depending on the moon. The 10th day after the full moon was a good recipe. We hunted and ALWAYS had rutting elk. And, the best thing is, that most guys had been hunting all month and we’re burned out. We had no competition!! Try it, you’ll never be disappointed. We were always archery hunting.

[@colinkobel2868]

Yea well, ya didn’t get one. But, you are exactly right about the time spent with your uncle. There ain’t nothing canned about your hunts and that’s why I enjoy watching your show. Keep on going!

[@samuelsmith7965]

Randy, your videos are fantastic, my friend!! This one really hit home for a couple of reasons..1. This hunt took place in NM, which is where I am, and being completely bias here, but I think NM is one of the best places to hunt! 2. The emotion I saw on your uncle’s eyes when he was talking about how much he loved you was something special! Reminded me of when I was living in Alabama and was able to take my father out hunting for the first time. I will remember that hunt for a lifetime. Being able to do something I absolutely love and share that with someone I love....nothing beats it!!! Thanks for sharing this with us Randy!

[@Tom-sf3rx]

At 64 years old now I genuinely know how priceless that hunt was for you. I too have past the numbers and size of the quarry and appreciate the human fellowship more than ever. Great video and message Randy.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you found it worthwhile. Was a special time for me.

[@kevinmullin9717]

Great!!!! Tough hunt, but a very nice adventure with a family member!

[@ducslayer]

A true hunt is all about the hunt and camaraderie ! The harvest is a bonus. Fresh Tracks is the best hunting videos bar none! "Thanks Randy".

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thank you. Appreciate your kind comments.

[@jameshurd8657]

Great hunt!!...that's what it's all about. Jimmer...you are a gem.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I'm lucky that my Mom has six brothers, allowing me to have Uncles who often feel like older brothers. Special times with them.

[@robertmarino2158]

Great video 👍 the time spent was so valuable ! Stay safe ! Bob

[@sethmurphy7656]

Jimmer you are the man. Way to persevere and realize that time in the woods with those we care about, in God's beautiful country, is what it's alll about.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you enjoyed it. I know he and I sure did.

[@joncalkins530]

Great video! Hunting for me has always been first and foremost about the time spent out in the woods with people that mean a lot to me. Loved Uncle Jimmer, bring him back soon Randy!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I'll try to get him for an encore next season.

[@tyrellthiel5490]

This is great! Jimmer's attitude is incredible, I am going to try to imitate it. Thank you!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

He's a fun guy to be with, whether hunting or anything.

[@user-pv2xl6jc2h]

I love your DYI Hunt's I can totally relate to them

[@a1tanner528]

So cool how much you and Beau’s friendship has grown

[@mtloutdoors7062]

By far my favorite video from you guys. This is what hunting is all about! Thank you for sharing!

[@gc641]

I can feel you guys joy, been on 2 elk hunts and came in empty, but both times I had a beyond fantastic time with my good friend, seasoned elk guide and to top it all off he was 78 years old. Maybe this year, then again I could care less if we harvest any. Great show randy and what a great thing to do to spend time with family, not getting any younger.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad you can relate. Hope you have a season of fun with your family.

[@hendu7111]

Uncle Jimmer???!!! I'm from western lower Michigan and I deer hunt with my cousin and we call him "The Jimmer"! That's been his nickname since the early '90's!

[@WYO-FAM]

Spending time in elk country with friends and family is something that a person can remember for years to come. Great video guys.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Agree.

[@JL_10acres]

Randy will you two go again please and take us along. I enjoyed and appreciated you two hunting together as friends and family. You inspire me to do the same!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I hope we can do it again next year.

[@jackfrench8257]

I love your take and effort on any of your hunts. This hunt was like at least 75% of my hunts over 30 years. It has always been hard to for me to find the elk- I know it mostly my fault because I was not willing to pay the price but I kept coming back year after year different spots in Colorado. I came back for the friendships, the beauty of the area and the exhilaration when it all works..Thanks for keeping those moments alive for me.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching.

[@lastbreathtv4332]

Man, that is the way that it goes sometimes! Thank you for sharing Randy and crew!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks. And thanks for watching.

[@mogrimy1637]

The end with Jimmer was awesome. You guys are great

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks. It was a meaningful week for both of us. Thanks for watching.

[@herdbull5210]

Jimmer Negamanee from Menominee !

[@brushwolf]

16:49 Amen!!!!!!! Still doing it the old way in South Texas as well. Blinds, bait........na. I look for the challenge of the stalk.

[@joshlongmire9368]

Now your definitely going to have to put Jim on a Bull. He made me feel like I was beside him when that young bull came in. What a hunt and one heck of a guy! Good luck on your future hunts.

[@clarkansas6590]

Ol Jimmer is a super guy. He gets it.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

That he is. I'm lucky to have an uncle my age, especially an uncle like him.

[@cattleranch1430]

You guys are top notch. Family is everything.!!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching.

[@nativehuntinggear5491]

What an absolute special hunt , enjoyed it very much , family are very special .

[@jday1965]

I was the fire chief out there. I recognize the water tanks too. Good bulls out there.

[@TomRussellatAFA]

What a GREAT video! This was about what it is truly important in life.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@oddmunddale806]

Lamageddon in New Mexico. :)

[@mountainmancaraway6431]

Great advice Randy, but damn yall got me choked up. This is what hunting is about.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It was a special time. I hope others see the value in such times together and they commit to do more of the same.

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

Randy may I suggest air bags for your rear suspension on any and all new trucks that you may acquire. They are there when you need them and out of the way when you don't. And they are relatively inexpensive. Just a heads up.

[@jesterjon]

Just beautiful!

[@coleburns6177]

Awesome video!! Randy Newberg and crew do the best!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thank you. Thanks for watching.

[@rockyjones9956]

These are awesome videos, I have been learning a lot from them. Its also nice to watch these besides the news before work.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for watching.

[@wafarms2514]

Never seen happier elk than those on that water hole😂

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Apparently they really wanted to go play in the pool!

[@hispanicviking8009]

Go Vikings!

[@ScotWalt858]

Awesome!

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

I have watched this episode on Amazon and now shared here on KZbin, I enjoyed it both times and I laughed and learned throughout as well as Uncle Jimmer getting me to tear up at the end there with how extremely thankful he was to have that heartpounding experience with his best friend and nephew, even though it didn't get to release an arrow and it was tough finding them it was the moments and minutes spent with someone who he loves and appreciates that mattered most. I had to laugh at his point about that being all the fun of the hunt without any of the work. That is why I nominated this one as my favorite moment from Season 7 when that question/poll was put up on Facebook. Sure Alaska Dall Sheep and Black Bear is a cooler more interesting place to be, but making that someday into a today with family just gets to me. My Dad will be doing a someday with my youngest brother out after Mule Deer and/or Black Bear, I plan on tagging along regardless if I can get a tag or not, at least get a fishing license. I am sure you noticed this afterwards, but when Dan is talking with Randy as they sit water the closed caption keeps saying Michael, I know they are two young tall guys with beards that are part of the camera crew, but they are not the same person. (I noticed this when watching on Amazon as well) Uncle Jimmer is truly a gem and I hope he is able to come back out west and hunt some bugling bulls again with archery equipment, maybe a more northern state. Thanks for sharing this wonderful Grade A story about family and llamas.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Kind of you to mention all of that. Thank you.

[@TheWVgoodguy22]

@@Fresh_Tracks you are quite welcome it was genuine and from the heart. Family, true family whether blood or not is extremely high on my important to me list. So any time some family can get together for their once a year hunt like you and Mathew (aside from the off camera waterfowling) or in this case Uncle Jimmer, it just means something extra no matter the outcome or if a tag is punched.

[@kevinmartin9530]

FUN....... you guys had some good old-fashioned fun congratulations a great video

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Always fun with Jimmer.

[@CapnAhab89]

I loved watching the elk play in the waterhole. How cool was that. I’m sure you have seen that a bunch, but I never have so that was cool to watch for me. Great video of a challenging hunt.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I hope you see that some day.

[@darkstreakaia5267]

I just started bugling this year. I thought wow I suck. Then I heard randy bugle and I thought I’m not that bad. Thanks Randy. And when you see Cory if you would tell him thanks for me to lol

[@chasinggame9605]

Great video, that's what hunting is all about!! I just got back from my Nevada mule deer hunt and it went very similar but it was the time spent with friends that was more important than the harvest for sure.. Keep up the great work!!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Those are the most important times together.

[@jonathancaverly6477]

As Corey would say, never leave elk to "find elk". Great video!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Great advice. I need to follow it.

[@johncware66]

Refreshing, honest hunt video.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It is how it happened, so that is what we show.

[@Uncle_Buzz]

I love watching elk play in the water.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It was pretty crazy to witness.

[@PaulSHelms]

“He ran too many fingers through the header saw at the sawmill” ummm... I’m pretty sure running one finger through the saw is too many fingers... let alone several...!😂

[@Fresh_Tracks]

True. Pete didn't get the message the first time.

[@chrisramos8511]

This was good to see you & you’re uncle on this hunt Randy. I have a muzzleloader buck tag in Utah that I’ll be going on with my uncle at the end of September which has me very excited because I haven’t been on a hunt with my uncle in a long time. Better luck next time & thank you for sharing this

[@Fresh_Tracks]

That will be a special time. Thanks for watching.

[@mattbrem5]

All the content is great, it is working to hold me over until opener in a couple weeks! Got a life long friend and college buddy coming from out of state to do a little bow hiking with me the middle of September. Good luck to your whole crew this fall!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Good luck to you.

[@Redevil667]

Great video, as always Randy. Can't wait to see what else you're up to this season. I'm heading out to NM tomorrow to hunt pronghorn in the heat🔥

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Good luck. Thanks for watching.

[@Redevil667]

@@Fresh_Tracks thanks Randy. Im not a trophy Hunter, but I shot a great buck yesterday. He's 15 3/4" on one side and 15 7/8" on the other

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Excellent video guys. I am surprised to be the firs to comment. Most of the channels I watch, if your first to comment you get a free steak. :) Excellent job on this video, I know you guys worked hard to make this a great trip and your correct, it was a very successful trip, success is what we make of it and in my mind, it was time well spent with the ones we cherish. Like you mentioned it is easy to get lost in the filling of the tag, or maybe get a bigger one, or whatever challenges we put on ourself. But the getting out and being healthy enough to get out and see the things your guys were able to see and share those memories together are priceless Thanks for sharing this with us and I hope you all have a blessed week. Dale

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Glad that perspective came through. Thanks for watching.

[@buddyx6]

Good stuff, I was wondering how many other folks have/or had an aunt and/or uncle that was or is close to the same age as themselves. I am in my mid 50's also and have the same thing in common! I love my uncle Larry in the same way, which is also my moms youngest brother. I also noticed how green it was when you first arrived and as the hunt went on it was getting browner and thinner and then you brought up the same thing. I'm really happy for Jimmy to have experienced that /or those encounters cause that's what it's about plus the comradery of course!! Love your channel, MY FRIEND! You are a true sportsman and mentor of our hunting and conservation heritage!!!! I would do almost anything to go on an Archery Elk Hunt with you. Something I have never had the opportunity to do is Elk Hunt.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Thanks for the kind comments. It has been fun having an uncle the same age. More like brothers than uncle-nephew.

[@erichironsson8592]

Great video, Randy. I'm going rifle hunting with my brothers in October, but I'm heading out for Bow all solo like, because nobody else "wants to work that hard". Lol

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Good luck. Hope you have a great hunt.

[@TheBudgetSportsman]

Randy I just listed to your podcast about finding elk where they are or elk are where you find them. At 10 minutes in I’m thinking...elk are where they’re bugling. :)

[@taco8033]

How’d that little Nissan handle that load in the mountains??!! Great video as always 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Very well. Thanks for watching.

[@alvincurry4753]

We are not all as wealthy as Randy, no sponsorship and viewers who send you gifts. I see outfitters pricing the average American hunter not being able to hunt one day all due to the cost. No hunting equals no support to keep the wild wild! You, Randy, better than most know how much hunters support all the needs to keep hunting available.

[@brianmcdonald9502]

Do they have names? LOL!

[@mymanhg2010]

"they have names?" LOL really, Jimmer?

[@rbljackson]

Randy what brand of saw/sheath are you holding at 16:10? Curious to know more about that and if it is a good one to carry on a backpack hunt. Lightweight? multifunction? . Jims comments at the end sum up the hunt and was very WELL said!

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I'm not sure. Beau, the llama renter, sent it with us.

[@johngrijalva1425]

Well...You ever have any problems trying to find elk in unit 15....Let me know..lol!!!

[@0311matt]

someday comes suddenly

[@cynic6964]

Hey Randy, Where did you get the fancy hand saw? What is the make and model?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It is Beau's. Sorry I can't recall what make/model.

[@jameskappel]

Hello Randy Newberg, Hunter , think I see a special hand saw with a leather scabbard. Can you show it? looks like it may be locally made? how much$, who sells?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

It is something Beau sends with each llama rental. He has them made somewhere. I can't recall where. Sorry.

[@doof4645]

Brotherhood need i say more...

[@Fresh_Tracks]

That pretty much sums it up in one word.

[@joshmatty1077]

You dont leave elk to find elk. Tell me your secret Randy, on how you draw a tag in New Mexico what seems every year? I belive the draw pool for non resident is like 6%. Im a resident and its hard for me to draw tags.

[@GotDuhka]

What are legal shooting hours in NM??? Maybe the camera makes it look different, but it appears that the sun was still setting when the first group of cows came in and you would have at least 30 more minutes here in CO if the sun had not set yet.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

30 minutes after sunset. We opened the exposure as high as the camera would go, so it looks brighter than it was.

[@Victor797264]

Do yall have to worry about leaving the Llamas? Like what if a mountain lion got them while they were tied up or a bear?

[@excusesexcuses1772]

“That guy wants to die”

[@VAkid703]

If you can still see your sights..

[@CapnAhab89]

I could not agree with Jim more at the end of the video. We don’t just hunt to get an animal harvested. To me, the true value of hunting is time in God’s creation and time spent with loved ones in the field. Those are cherished memories.

[@Fresh_Tracks]

I agree.

[@mattthadd4663]

Western or eastern NM?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Western.

[@mattthadd4663]

Cool! I have a archery elk hunt this year in central western nm

[@madman432000]

Didn't I watch this last year?

[@Fresh_Tracks]

Maybe the day-by-day version. This is the version that went on our Amazon channel.

[@madman432000]

@@Fresh_Tracks That's probably it...

[@ajstaining]

Booooo sad that you got us excited to see a hunt from last year with this year’s date added

[@ajstaining]

Or was it 5 years ago?

[@scottwest5704]

Whats a blm camp randy