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New Mexico Outfitter #1.....
Private Land, Guaranteed License, Rifle Hunts
Ranch 1
 These New Mexico elk hunts have had a high success rate over the last
five years which is directly attributable to their guides and their incredible hunting ability. Most are locals who have hunted in these mountains for
years and are expert hunters. If you will come prepared to hunt these are
the guides to lead you to the elk promise land.
Their camps are kept comfortable and running smooth by their top-notch,
cooks and wranglers. The cooks keep you well fed and the wranglers will
take care of the pack string, and all the packing of your game and gear.
The hunting is superb, but it is these peoples' efforts that make it all run smoothly.
Guaranteed licenses are available for private, land hunts in New Mexico via the landowner, permit system. Ranchers
are allotted landowner permits based for their acreage and on an elk-use factor. This outfitter is able to obtain these
permits to offer you an elk hunt with guaranteed-license should you not wish to pursue the draw system or if you want
to back-up your draw attempt with a guaranteed-tag for your elk hunt.
This outfitter will be conducting guaranteed-license, hunts on private land, located in the foothills of the Sacramento Mountains and in the mesa country of northeastern New Mexico.They will be offering both archery and rifle elk hunts
in the 2004/2005 seasons on 8,000 acres of prime elk habitat in the edge of the Sacramento Mountains.
This ranch borders the famous, Mescalero Reservation for over 7 miles. This ranch has produced near 100% shot
opportunities at "300 + Bull"s for their hunters over the last three years. Each year over one half of their hunters
actually harvested a 320 or better bull! There is no finer free-ranging trophy elk hunt in the country. No high fences
and no releasing of elk, just a fair-chase trophy elk hunt. A maximum of two hunters per hunt will be booked on this
ranch.
Access to the hunting areas will be with 4-wheel drive vehicles and ATV's, after that the hunt will require
you to cover the hunting grounds on foot to locate the bulls. If you can reasonably stick with your guide,
you "Will" get a shot opportunity at a 300-class or larger bull.
 The primary hunting tactics for the archery hunts will be waiting for the elk near water and calling. The calling techniques will be used primarily when the bulls
are active and bugling. They have some very rough terrain on this ranch that is
heavily vegetated, which can make the calling game physically demanding at
times. Waiting at water holes can be an effective tactic during those hot days
with little bugling activity, especially in the afternoons.
The rifle hunts will be more spot and stalk type hunts. The bulls will feed on the
slopes of the canyons at night and during first and last light.Glassing extensively
in the low light hours to locate the bulls is the primary tactic. Once spotted it's a matter of closing ground to get within shooting range. Waiting near water holes is
a tactic that is occasionally used during the earlier rifle hunts.
The licenses are guaranteed without having to go through the draw. Lodging will
be in town. All meals and field transportation will be provided. Airport service will
be available into El Paso, TX or Albuquerque, NM.
Past Success
Ranch #2
Cow Elk Hunt
The outfitter has secured the hunting rights to approximately, 13,000 acres of prime elk country in north central New Mexico. Their cow hunts will be conducted during November, when the elk population on the ranch reaches it's peak.
The snow in the high country of the Sangre De Cristo and Cimarron Mountains moves many of the elk onto this lower altitude ranch. Add these elk to their already plentiful resident elk population and you get the best hunting situation possible. On the average you can expect to see 50 to 100 elk per day.
The terrain on this ranch consists mainly of dark timber, aspens and numerous meadows with abundant creeks and
lakes. The elevation ranges from 7,500 feet to just above 9,000 feet. The area is a high mesa, slightly dissected by streams, but is fairly flat and relatively, easy to get around in compared to most elk country, especially that in the Sacramento Mountains.
The hunting areas will be accessed primarily using ATV's and 4WD vehicles, but all hunting will then be done solely
on foot. The ATV's and 4WD vehicles will only provide you a way to get close to the hunting grounds and to be able to access different areas of the ranch.
Their primary hunting tactics for this cow hunt will be, moving slowly along the edges of the meadows in the mornings
and evenings, glassing ahead for elk. During the days still hunting slowly through the burn areas and small meadows located in the timber can also be a productive technique. In some areas, the cows bed where they can be still-hunted
even during the day.
This outfitter has taken 25 cow hunters to date on this ranch over the last two years and all have enjoyed 100% success.
Accommodations will be provided in their very nice lodge located on their ranch. First-class meals will be served at the lodge morning and evenings. A sack lunch is provided for the day. Hunters fly into either Albuquerque or Santa Fe, NM.
Ask us for details about their Wilderness Archery, Muzzleloader and Rifle Trophy Elk Hunts
2005 Prices and Seasons
5-Day Wilderness Archery Elk Hunts
$1800 (semi-guided) > main camp only
$2900 (fully-guided 2 on 1) > main and pack-in camps
$3900 (fully-guided 1 on 1) > main and pack-in camps
$500 Add black bear
5-Day Hunt Dates
Sep 1-5, 2005
Sep 6-10, 2005
Sep 11-15 2005
Sep 16-20, 2005
7-Day Wilderness Archery Elk Hunts
$2100 (semi-guided) > main camp only
$3700 (fully-guided 2 on 1) > main and pack-in camps
$4900 (fully-guided 1 on 1) > main and pack-in camps
$600 Add black bear
7-Day Hunt Dates
Sep 1-7, 2005
Sep 11-17, 2005
9-Day Wilderness Archery Elk Hunts
$2400 (semi-guided) > main camp only
$4500 (fully-guided 2 on 1) > main and pack-in camps
$5900 (fully-guided 1 on 1) > main and pack-in camps
$700 Add black bear
9-Day Hunt Dates
Sep 1-9, 2005
Sep 11-19, 2005
2005 Archery Draw License
Bull Elk - $766
Black Bear - $160 (available over-the-counter)
Should you be unsuccessful in the draw and still wish to hunt the Wilderness for archery elk, there is one other option available. You can purchase a guaranteed elk license and permit for their Wilderness archery hunts for $1766. Basically, you can save yourself $1000 if you draw the tag.
2005 Prices and Seasons
5-Day Wilderness Muzzleloader Elk Hunt
$1900 (semi-guided) > main camp only
$3200 (fully-guided 2 on 1) > main and pack-in camps
$4200 (fully-guided 1 on 1) > main and pack-in camps
$500 Add black bear
2005 Muzzleloader Season
October 1-5, 2005
2005 Muzzleloader Draw License
Bull Elk - $766
Black Bear - $160 (available over-the-counter)
Should you be unsuccessful in the draw and still wish to hunt the Wilderness for muzzleloader elk, there
is one other option available. You can purchase a guaranteed, elk license and permit for their Wilderness
muzzleloader hunts for $4266. Basically, you can save yourself $3500 if you draw the tag.
2005 Prices and Seasons
5-Day Wilderness Rifle Elk Hunt
$1900 (semi-guided) > main camp only
$3200 (fully-guided 2 on 1) > main and pack-in camps
$4200 (fully-guided 1 on 1) > main and pack-in camps
$500 Add black bear
2005 Rifle Seasons
October 8-12, 2005
October 15-19, 2005
2005 Rifle Draw License
Bull Elk - $766
Black Bear - $160 (available over-the-counter)
Should you be unsuccessful in the draw and still wish to hunt the Wilderness for rifle elk, there is one other
option available. You can purchase a guaranteed elk license and permit for their Wilderness rifle hunts for a
fee of $4266. Basically, you can save yourself $3500 if you draw your tag through the draw system.
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New Mexico Outfitter #2.....
 T his New Mexico elk hunt is on 8 private parcels of property within the state
of New Mexico, totaling right at 200,000 acres of quality elk, mule deer and antelope habitat.
They have elk and mule deer hunting property adjoining 5 miles of the famed, Jicarilla Apache Reservation, game management unit # 5a, renowned for it's fantastic, hunting opportunities. It is 8 miles West of Lindrith, New Mexico.
He also is offering guided New Mexico elk hunts on 2 tracts of prime, private elk hunting country just northwest of Mt. Taylor game management unit # 7 and unit # 9 and 45 miles out of Grants, New Mexico in the Cibola Mountain District, which produces some very exciting archery, black powder and high power rifle, elk hunting opportunities. This outfitter offers quality elk hunting adventures.
These properties adjoin the "Floyd Lee Ranch" on its north and west borders, well known for its abundant elk herd. The three elk hunting properties mentioned, combine to a total of over 100,000 prime elk habitat
All of their elk hunts are licensed through the "Private Land Owner Tag System" so that there is no draw process to wait out. Simply stated, you sign up with this outfitter for a hunt this fall and you will be going hunting this fall.
This outfitter guarantees a reasonable shooting opportunity to every one of his clients, for whatever type of game they
are in pursuit of. If the client fails to have that opportunity that client will be refunded 1/3 of the hunt fee itself. How many outfitters do you come upon willing to back up that kind of commitment!?!
They vow to keep the number of hunters in camp as low as is necessary to maintain the type of quality hunt every
hunter wants to go home remembering. They can and will, tailor hunt dates to suit a hunter's needs if necessary.
They are capable of scheduling, any five day period for a hunter, from the beginning of September until the end of
March providing they don't precede any public hunt with the weapon used.
They also carry out numerous herd management, cow elk hunts for those not able to make a bull hunt, for whatever
reason. These hunts are great freezer packers as well as a great way to start a new hunter out (a little less of the
fever if you will).
Unit 7 & 9
Transportation Mode and Hunting Methods
 All New Mexico elk hunts in units 7 & 9 are carried out using 4X4 vehicles.
Both of these hunting units are located 40 miles northwest of Grants, New Mexico in the foothills of the extinct, v olcano "Mt. Taylor". The areas this outfitter hunts, are over 100,000 acres of prime, elk hunting habitat.
Methods used for hunting elk in unit #9 during muzzleloader hunts vary
from calling to the elk to spot and stalk. Also hunting in the vicinity of waterholes can be very successful and unit 9 always provides exciting,
rut action during the elk season.
As for unit #7, it is primarily a spot and stalk area due to its sparse cover, especially when compared to unit #9. The
majority of hunts in unit 7 take place after the rut has run it's course. Generally speaking, the bulls will be in "Bachelor Herds" during this hunt. This property is used for livestock grazing.
Lodging, Meals and Guiding
All meals are prepared on site by their competent cooks, and all of their guide staff for these hunts are local residents. Accommodations for hunts in unit #9 and #7 are provided in a spacious, renovated, ranch house located in McKinley
County, approximately 40 miles northeast of Grants, New Mexico. The ranch house has 4 bedrooms, a very spacious
living room, dining and kitchen area as well as bathroom with a shower and water provided throughout. Heat is provided
with a fireplace, pot-belly stove and when necessary, portable electric heating units.
Unit 5A
Transportation Mode and Hunting Methods
All hunting in unit 5a is carried out in 4-wheel drive vehicles.
 New Mexico elk hunts in unit 5a can be a little out of the normal. For the
most part "spot and stalk" methods will be used while glassing the open
parks and sage brush flats. After morning hunts you take up stands near
water holes frequently used by the bulls.The reason for this tactic is that
the terrain in unit 5a consists of very thick cover such as, Bigelow Sage,
Rabbit Brush and Chamise, not to mention some very dense, stands of
Juniper and Pinion Pine trees. To push this type of heavy growth usually
will just push the elk out of the country.
Lodging, Meals and Guiding
All of their clients for these hunts will be lodged on site in a combination of a refurbished wood cabin and some RV's.
These are furnished by the outfitter. Their cabin is rustic and has a porch area that makes the whole trip worthwhile.
All meals will be prepared on-site and are fit for a king. Guides for these hunts will be a combination of local residents
and their staff; all very familiar with their surrounding country and elk.
Unit 7 Hunts Available
Bull Elk non-resident license = $541.00
Cow Elk non-resident license = $331.00
Unit 9 Hunts Available
Non-Resident License Fees Bull $541.00
Non-Resident License Fees Cow $331.00
Unit 5a Hunts Available
Non-Resident License Fees Bull $541.00
Non-Resident License Fees Cow $331.00
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New Mexico Outfitter #3.....
This outfitter offers New Mexico elk hunts on private and public lands.
 PRIVATE LAND NEW MEXICO ELK HUNTS: WITH GUARANTEED LICENSEThese New Mexico elk hunts occur on two separate private ranches in northeastern New Mexico. This ranch has the potential and does produce some 300 + B&C class bulls for
their hunters.
The elk hunts on this ranch are sold as 1on1 hunts. This is done to continue to harvest
trophy class elk off of the ranch and maintain a high hunter success. The hunts have a wounding/loss rule. Any wounded animal not retrieved counts as your harvested animal.
A second animal can be hunted for and when harvested or if wounded, the hunter will be charged an additional fee.
The cost of the hunt includes meals, guide at a 1x1 level, transportation during the hunt, and trophy preparation of
the animal. The hunters are responsible for hotel accommodations, their personal gear, weapon, transportation to
and from camp, and license. Because the outfitter is always looking at additional ranches, acquiring new ranches,
and negotiating different leases, the price of the hunts may be different than advertised.
Bow Hunts:
The hunt occurs on the last seven days of the season, to take advantage of the rut of the elk. The peak of the rut, in New Mexico, normally occurs in late September.
Rifle Hunts:
Rifle hunts begin in early October, to take advantage of the rut and the bugling of the bulls and run through the end of January. Rifle hunts are any 5 consecutive days from October through January.
Private Land Cow Elk Hunts:
This New Mexico elk hunt occurs on one of the largest ranches in Northeastern, New Mexico, Vermejo Park Ranch, 600,000 acres of totally private land. This ranch holds one of the largest elk herds in the state of New Mexico, usually counting around 10,000 animals during the winter surveys. The cost of this hunt includes: a guide and transportation
during the hunt. The hunter is responsible for his / her motel, other meals, personal gear, weapon, and license. They
have run a 100% hunter success for the last five years. They have harvested 176 cows for 176 hunters on these hunts.
When the cow is harvested it is transported to Raton to the meat processor for skinning and processing. Hunters are responsible for handling their arrangements with the processor.
 New Mexico Public Land Elk Hunts:The "Valle Vidal" unit of the Carson National Forest is one of the premier public land,
trophy elk areas in the United States. It was reated in 1980 and has been continously managed for quality elk hunting. The only way to hunt this once in a lifetime unit is by drawing a license. Due to the demand for the license in this area, odds of drawing are
small. The cost of the hunt includes accommodations, meals, appropriate number of
guides, horses, retrieval of game and trophy preparation of the animal. The hunter will
be responsible for putting in for a license with the outfitter's help, theirr personal gear, weapon and transportation to and from camp.
Deadline for application: April 9th, 2008
 Carson National Forest - Unit 52
This rifle, muzzleloader and archery elk hunt takes place in
game unit 52 located in north central New Mexico. This unit
is a roadless, wilderness area that is 300,000 acres in size
and prohibits off road vehicles and off road traffic of any type.
The area has numerous open roads within the unit often two
to three miles apart, which allows the hunter to access the
areas to hunt by foot or horseback while still being remote.
This unit has an excellent elk population and the number of hunters is controlled, as opposed to most of Colorado’s
public land units. The odds of drawing a license are excellent, utilizing their outfitter's number. We offer two types of
hunts in this unit:
Carson National Forest Unit 51
Unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres (594 square miles). This unit is not a roadless unit and the use of four wheelers is allowed on any designated road. The nearest town is Tres Piedres, NM at the northeast corner of the unit. This unit allows the use of ATV’s on all roads and for retrieval of your game.
Guided: These hunts include the use of their outfitter number on the application for drawing a license, an appropriate number of guides, accommodations, meals, transportation during the hunt, retrieval of game and trophy preparation of
the animal. The hunters are responsible for putting in for the license with the outfitter's help, his or hers personal gear, weapon, and transportation to and from camp.
Self-guided: These hunts are for those hunters that want a quality hunt, feel confident about hunting elk on their
own, and do not want a guide and the hassle of bringing a camp with them. The self-guided hunts include the use of
the outfitter's number on the application for drawing a license, a knowledgeable person in camp with maps of the area
to direct the hunters to good areas, accommodations, meals, retrieval of game, trophy preparation of the animal. The
hunter is responsible for putting in for the license with our help, his / her personal gear, weapon, and transportation to
and from camp and during the hunt.
Deadline for application: April 6th, 2008
Sargent Wildlife Area - Public Land
This area is located near Chama, New Mexico. The Wildlife Area is approximately 20,000 acres in size. It is managed
for trophy class elk of 300 B&C or better. Individuals applying for this unit need to be able to ride horses and be able to
walk up to six miles per day. To get to the hunting areas you will be riding for up to two hours each morning in the dark
and possibly leading the horse out with your elk. Permits for this wildlife area are limited, and only two non-resident
hunters will be drawn for each hunt. The hunters are responsible for putting in for their license with the outfitter's help, personal gear, weapon, and transportation to and from camp.
Deadline for application: April 9th, 2008
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New Mexico Outfitter #4.....
 This husband and wife team offer trophy elk hunts in Apache Creek, New Mexico since 1992, but have outfitted for 13 years. They have hunted in this areatheir whole life. "Apache Creek"
is in the southwest portion of the state. They hunt the Gila and Apache National Forests, game management units 15, 16 & 23.
They offer private and public land elk hunts. They hunt out of their headquarters using spike camps that they sometimes have to ride horseback into.
They offer physically disabled hunts and enjoy it when families shows up to hunt together. Ladies if you want to hunt but are uncomfortable with a man as your guide, they have a female guide just for you. All of their hunts include: home cooked meals, hot showers and lodging, plus they get the game out of the woods for you to a meat cutter and they will cape the animal for you. Non-hunters are welcome.
2006 Elk Hunt Dates & Prices
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