Natalie Eva Marie Instagram – Day 2: Elk hunting in New Mexico we’re getting a real feel for the place! We’ve been checking out the terrain, spotting herds of Antelope, and figuring out where the #Elk like to hang out – for eating and sleeping. It’s just stunning out here! Early on, we caught sight of a Bull Elk and a few cows. We wasted no time and fast hiked about 1.6 miles, up and down hills, trying to get a better look or maybe even a shot. But they move fast and left in a different direction. By the time we got to where we were headed, they were way off in the distance. I truly appreciate how fit you need to be to hunt in this kind of landscape. We’re talking miles of fast hiking, up and down rugged hills, through bushes, all while carrying a rifle and a heavy pack – and at 6800ft elevation, no less. I have a tremendous level of respect for the physical shape hunters have to be in! But what I deeply love, is the amazing bond that develops within one’s hunting party. Being out here, enjoying this amazing experience with everyone, there’s a unique bond forming. It’s really something special.