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.
2005 Prices
5-Day Archery Elk Hunt - $5900 (1 on 1)
5-Day Rifle Elk Hunt - $8500 (1 on 1)
2005 Seasons
Archery Elk - September, 2005
Rifle Elk - November and December, 2005
2005 Guaranteed Licenses
$490
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Past Success
Out of 6 rifle hunters in 2001/2002:
6 (100%) had a shot opportunity at a 5-point or better bull
6 (100%) had a shot opportunity at a 6-point or better bull
6 (100%) harvested a 6-point or better bull
6 (100%) harvested a 300 or better bull
4 (67%) harvested a 320 or better bull
The best bull of 2001/2002 was a 6-point that grossed 360.
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Out of 11 rifle hunters in 2002/2003:
11(100%) had a shot opportunity at a 5-point or better bull
9 (82%) had a shot opportunity at a 6-point or better bull
8 (73%) harvested a 6-point or better bull
8 (73%) harvested a 280 or better bull
6 (55%) harvested a 320 or better bull
The best bull of 2002/2003 was a 7-point that grossed 340.
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Out of 3 rifle hunters in 2003/2004:
3 (100%) had a shot opportunity at a 6-point or better bull
3 (100%) harvested a 6-point or better bull
3 (100%) harvested a 300 or better bull
2 (67%) harvested a 330 or better bull
The best bull of 2003/2004 was a 6-point that grossed 344.
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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.
2004 Prices
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3-Day Rifle Cow Elk Hunt
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$1500 (2 on 1)
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$2100 (1 on 1)
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2004 Seasons
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Rifle Cow Elk
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November 8-10, 2004
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Rifle Cow Elk
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November 12-14, 2004
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2004 `Guaranteed Licenses
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$300 (cow elk)
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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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