In 2006, we started publishing our results by listing the number of elk killed, the missed opportunities which are beyond our control missed shots or election to not take a shot waiting for a larger trophy, etc. Whether you hunt with a bow or rifle, our experienced guides will work closely with you and help you to understand your prey where they walk, where they feed, where they drink. In this book, zumbo tells how to select an outfitter or plan a doityourself hunt. Join us to hunt over 500,000 acres including big game unit 77. March 2020 2nd 2020 otc bull elk go onsale any remaining 2020 horse lake mesa trophy bull hunts sold 1st come, 1st serve. New mexico archery elk hunting elk hunting with rifle. Ridgeline outfitters offers trophy elk hunting in arizona for archery, muzzleloader and rifle. These are fullservice hunts and license can be purchased over the counter. The mescalero people were nomadic hunters and gathers and roamed the southwest. Tips and tactics for all weather and habitat conditions rocky mountain elk foundation by sam curtis jun 1, 2005. We guide several of the top producing limited entry units, several great opportunity units as well as several general season areas. We have offered these hunts for over 20 years with great success, some years were 100% for muzzleloader. Elk hunting the west the eastman way mike eastman, eastman, mike on. Due to this reputation, landowner elk hunting tags are very difficult to obtain for nonresident hunters.
Our ranch manager overseas all elk hunts, as well as the amount of hunters afield on any given day. We also offer a combination hunt for bear during our regular elk and deer seasons. Imagine stalking a massive rocky mountain elk within 35 to 50 yards on a cool morning within the heavily wooded and rolling hills of the ozark mountains in missouri while you hear bugling in the far distance over the ridge on a bow hunt. That means first we find them by hiking to the ridgetops, and then we slow down and hunt them. Since 1984 aei guide and outfitter has been guiding rifle elk hunters through the colorado high country for the ultimate encounter with a monster bull elk. The women were known for their ability to find and prepare food from many different plant sources. A biggame guide, butler had spent years bringing elk hunters on packhorse hunts deep in the selwaybitterroot wilderness before taking a job at big velvet game ranch in. You should apply for limited entry tags every year, but why wait 1012 years to hunt. These hunts offer our guaranteed shot opportunity or you come back free.
Check the new mexico game and fish publications web page for the current prices. Muzzleloader hunts are available from the first week in october through november. Ridgeline outfitters is a premier elk hunting outfitter in arizona. Trophy elk hunting in illinois our majestic north american elk has thrilled cavemen, indians, and pioneers, and now it can be your turn to feel that same excitement of a giant hard horned bull coming in range. Kiowa hunting service offers public land elk hunts in carson national forest, lincoln national forest, gila national forest, and cibola national forest. From the picturesque scenery of the santa fe national forest, to the rugged terrain encountered during a public land elk hunts, this is a wild terrain, full of that. All of these hunts are true wilderness hunts where being in good shape and being able to bare inclement weather will pay off with the hunt of a lifetime.
In addition to colorado, we also hunt a vast range of northwest new mexico. As you ready your rifle, your muscles tightenyour heart starts to raceyou fire. The new mexico elk hunting units we primarily operate in are 16b, 17, 16c and 21a. Please contact jaco outfitters llc for seasons and possible openings at. Archery hunters enjoy the challenge of an archery hunt and see an average of 55% success rate with 87% shooting opportunity on mature bulls. What you get when you stay at the hpdi 6 day stay you will be provided with a cabin, room or bunk depending on the size of your group all bed linen and towels are. We take small groups of 810 hunters per hunt with one guide for every two hunters. Our family has always hunted, and will treat you as we like to be treated. One hunt that is a heart breaker is the elk hunts put on at the double h ranch. In our unit 62 area we have taken two boone and crockett and two pope and young elk. Whitaker brothers offer colorado elk hunts for archery, muzzle loader, and rifle. Welcome to quinlan hunting ranch located near of chama, new mexico, just below the colorado border. Elk hunting provides all the basics a hunter needs to know about planning a trip, selecting equipment, understanding elk behavior and mastering hunting techniques.
We use tree stands, ground blinds and bugle our elk into our hunters. Book 2 antlerless elk hunts at the same time, one for you and one for your hunting buddy. Mesquite river outfitters books guided mule deer and elk hunts on the henderson family ranches located near flying h, new mexico. These are spot and stalk hunt from 4x4 or utv and are 57 day hunts. Elk, mule deer, antelope, oryx hunts hunt trophy bull elk in beautiful northern new mexico with well known professional outfitter mark harper and his team of experienced local guides. June 2020 1st 2020 draw applications due cow elk and mule deer draw results are posted. Elk hunting rifle new mexico elk hunting our rifle elk hunting trips are conducted on thousands of privately owned acres in northeastern new mexico, which consists of foothills and rugged mountain country with elevation ranging from 6,800 to 9,000 feet, with ponderosa pine, oak brush, parks and meadows mixed in with canyons and mesas.
We welcome rifle elk hunters, archery hunters and muzzleloader hunters. Perhaps the hunt involves a cinematographer, a camera battery at 50%, and an elk rut shaking out around her and the hunters shes documenting. Elk, mule deer, antelope and trophy auodad hunts jun 20th, 2017 if youre looking for trophy hunting in new mexico or texas, along with comfortable accommodations, all set in a family friendly christian atmosphere, redwing outfitters may be the right choice for your next western hunting trip. These elk hunts are a great meat hunt that can really fill the freezer andor a trophy for the wall. Trophy ridge outfitters has both private land hunts and public land hunts. It is our policy for those hunters booking a hunt a year or more in advance that a partial nonrefundable deposit of 25% of the normal 50% deposit on guided hunts or a partial nonrefundable deposit of 25% of the normal 50% deposit for each hunter in a drop camp will guarantee the hunt at the current price and the first choice of dates if booked by july 1. Both residents and nonresidents can hunt elk every year with general season tags in 6 western states. These hunts take place on foot or on horses, if requested. Circle seven guided hunts elk hunt new mexico, bear hunt. Through decades of experience, we have been able to identify specific units that consistently produce trophy quality bulls.
Hunting for new mexico elk offers thousands of square miles of public and private land and a great diversity in climate and terrain, ranging from the snow covered peaks among the towering ponderosa pines, down into the pinon, juniper and grassy meadows. This country will produce a 400 inch bull every year. Like mule deer, bear hunts can be booked in combination with elk hunts. Arizona big game hunting is considered by most to be the best in the world. There is nothing more exciting when hunting elk knowing you might get a shot at the monster of your dreams. New mexico hunts guide service elk, mule deer, aoudad, turkey. The ultimate recommended reading list for hunters wired to hunt. All elk hunts at high adventure ranch are done by the spot and stalk technique. Our hunts take place in gmus,15, 16a, 16d, 17 and 23 drop camps in 16b wilderness area. The people were given the name mescalero because they gathered and ate the mescal plant. New mexico elk hunts i do a lot of my elk hunting in new mexico on private land located just a few miles from my home. Elk hunters are treated to waking up to the sound of bugling.
Additional timbers land and leased elk, deer and merriam turkey hunting sites give our hunters access to more than 10,000 acres. We have consistently produced an average of 45% 50% success rate way above the state average with 95% and sometimes 100% shot opportunity on mature bulls. Archery elk hunts provide the opportunity to utilize a variety of hunting methods ranging from spot and stalk, to calling in screaming bulls and closing the distance to screaming bulls also using ground blinds set up over water holes, wallows, and trails just to mention a few methods. Elk hunting does not have to be outrageously expensive and you dont have to win the lottery to hunt elk. Every hunt has a limited number of licenses, ensuring low hunting pressure and quality elk herds. This package includes 5 full days of expert guide service. We hunt trophy quality elk throughout the state of utah. If youve never hunted new mexico, you are in for the hunt of a lifetime. The majority of bulls are medium sized, 46 point animals. This high fence luxury ranch also holds world class trophy whitetails. New mexico private land hunts for elk, deer and merriam turkeys.
New mexico sports some of the largest bull elk in the west. New mexico elk hunts big game hunting rancho rojo outfitters. Our hunts are based on five days with accommodations being either a ranch house or hotel. An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community. Because of all the success i enjoyed hunting bulls on the mescalero in 1999, my good buddy from ocala, florida, david shashy, had to check it out for himself. Colorado is home to north americas largest elk herd, with an estimated population of nearly 300,000. Elk hunts in new mexico with trophy ridge outfitters. New mexico guided elk hunt blue mountain outfitters. Click here for more information and pricing on wilderness rifle elk hunts.
During the rifle season bulls have started to move away from cows and become more solitary. Elk guidedpublic land fully accommodated kiowa hunting. Guided elk hunts in wisconsin the wilderness reserve. Most of our new mexico elk hunts are in a range from 5,000 to 10,000 feet in elevation. Cow elk enjoy a guided hunt on 150,000 acres of private land that, during the winter, is home to 5,000 head of elk. Rusty bucket ranches guided and unguided guaranteed elk hunting. New mexico is well known worldwide to hold the biggest trophy bulls in the nation. Jaco outfitters llc can assist you with arrangements for other hunts for antelope, bear, sheep, cougar and merriams turkey. New mexico hunting outfitters and guides for elk hunts, bear hunts, mule deer hunts,and oryx hunts. Backcountry outfitters is a fully licensed, full time outfitter.
These hunts may take place with 4x4 or sidebyside vehicles with spotting and stalking being the primary means of hunting. Rifle elk hunts are one of most exciting adventures the. The top hunting methods for elk, including stillhunting, glassing and stalking, tracking, and stand hunting hunting the rut in early fall and finding elk in any type of weather and terrain throughout the season the top states for trophy bulls and overall numbers of elk methods for learning about feeding, bedding, escape, and migration habits. Rifle elk hunts this is a full service guided hunt with meals and lodging included. We feature the finest wild elk, bear and mule deer hunting in addition to our rim rock game park. Wapiti is the indian word meaning elk, wapiti ranch means the best elk hunting in new mexico. We offer a variety of new mexico elk hunts in order to meet individual goals, budgets and physical capabilities. New mexico archery elk hunts guided archery elk hunts. Note that some elk hunting trips are selfguided, where the outfitter only takes you out in the wilderness, sets camp, etc. The sale is designed to encourage youth hunting and includes almost 1,500 licenses for hunters using any legal weapon and 450 licenses for hunters using a muzzleloader or bow. This is the mescalero apache reservation, home of mescalero big game hunts. Private land allows us to control both the number of hunters and the number of elk harvested, helping to maintain a quality elk herd. Unit 51 and unit 52 are located in north central new mexico. The hunts take place on a 95,000 acre private ranch with varying terrain from open grasslands to mesas.
Elk hunting new mexico hunting adventures offers bull and cow elk hunts with rifle, bow, and muzzle loader. At southwestern new mexico trophy hunts and properties, we have extensive knowledge of hunting trophy bull elk in the entire southwest region of new mexico. These areas are known for their trophy quality animals and thriving elk herds. Ridgeline outfitters in new mexico offers rifle landowner elk tags for sale for our private ranches in units 12 and unit 34 in southwest new mexico. Guided hunts for the seasoned hunter, to the less experienced, men and women alike. New mexico elk hunts, no draw application, land owner tags included. These are among the most rugged montana elk hunts, and we often describe them as extreme hunts or the ultimate free chase elk hunt. Colorado elk camp offers elk hunting trips, guided archery elk hunts, mule deer hunts and more. New mexico hunt packages ridgeline outfitters hunt prices. These hunts are offered in units 52 and 51 located in the carson national forest. New mexico landowner elk tags for sale private ranch. Montana wilderness elk hunts are operated in earlier hunting seasons, so we are able to offer a rifle hunt for elk during the rut. New mexico elk hunting and texas hunting guidefitter.
Santa fe more than 1,900 youth, antlerless elk licenses will go on sale through the new mexico department of game and fishs online license system at 10 a. This is a popular package with hunters who want a guide the entire hunt, but prefer to handle their own lodging and cooking. This is a pulsepounding hunt for the fastest land mammal in north america. Guided elk hunts, mule deer hunts, antelope hunts, and oryx hunts.
If hunting bugling bulls during the peak of the rut sounds good to you, look no further. It is a time that often works well for whitetail hunters, whose seasons are over in their home states. In order to not overhunt our ranch, each year we decide on how many total hunts we will sell, based on several factors. Wilderness trophy archery elk hunts are in units 16 b and 16 c of the gila and aldo leopold wildernesses. Elk hunting books 15 matching articles field and stream. The quality of our elk has risen since the 4point or better rule. In fact, i can watch several of the open parks on this place from my front porch.
Another good friend and man responsible for my newly acquired elk hunting addiction, chad harrington of the famed harrington cattle company, joined us. We specialize in new mexicos top game management units. The northern ranches have great access and are least physically demanding hunts. For a true big game experience come check out our elk hunts. An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the. Elk hunting is any 5 consecutive day from october 1st through december 31st. New mexico hunt prices all hunt prices listed are 2 x 1 fully guided hunts. Or, just kick back and enjoy the beauty the ranch has to offer. All of our montana elk hunts require more or less rigor and we offer elk hunting in three distinct seasons. Elk hunts grey ghost outfitters nm northeastern new mexico. Richly written and full of strong opinions and thought provoking questions, elkheart and all of petersens elk related books are great reads.
All elk and deer hunts are in new mexico unit 4, world renowned for its thriving, freeroaming herds of elk and trophy mule deer. Guided trophy elk hunts high adventure elk hunting ranch. Hunt trophy bull elk in beautiful northern new mexico with well known professional outfitter mark harper and his team of experienced local guides. Moving long distances is not a problem for elk, and finding prime locations is a key to. Unit 52 is approximately 300,000 acres in size and unit 51 is approximately 380,000 acres. Lynda mullaly hunt is the author of new york times bestseller fish in a tree and bank street best book one for the murphys.
Our public land elk hunts take place in northern and southern new mexico in units 2, 7, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6c, 15, 16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 23, 34, 36 and 37. Guided hunts for the seasoned hunter, to the less experienced, men. Because antlers can weigh over 40 pounds and the exceptional lean meat, its no wonder that big game hunters are so eager to capture that elusive elk trophy. We hunt public lands in units, 15, 16a, 16b, 16d, 16e. Since 1967, weve led guided big game hunts throughout colorados san juan mountain range, weminuche wilderness, and piedra primitive area. We are the exclusive outfitter on over 200 square miles of forest permitted area. Our private land elk hunts take place in northern and southern new mexico.
It is located in historic lincoln county, bordering the famous mescalero apache indian reservation which is the premier big game hunting spot in new mexico. Anytime you are hunting elk in the rut with a rifle, its going to be good. Some of our elk hunts or other more remote hunts require a drop camp or primitive camp, if this is the case, you will stay in a wall tent with cots and every measure possible will be taken to make sure you are comfortable. Our success on guided hunts is considerably above the statewide average with our average shot opportunity hovering around 75% for 1st rifle and 65% for 2nd rifle. The timbers at chama dons its camouflage gear from midseptember to december with a brief return in the spring, welcoming hunters to one of the best elk habitats in the rocky mountains new mexicos famous unit 4. With just under 10,000 acres of private ranch land in the foothills of the sacramento mountains of south central new mexico, a hunter can be guaranteed an incredible hunting experience. Also, we can often get you into these hunts at the last minute. When your trophy is down, your guide will handle skinning, quartering, rough caping, and packing out your trophy.
Mescalero big game hunts also offers various regular hunts, including cow elk, bear, and turkey hunting, with varied prices and dates. Welcome to rusty bucket ranches, where we guarantee an amazing, unforgettable elk hunting experience. Circle seven guided hunts a full guide service that welcomes youth hunts, and disabled hunters too. New mexico has some outstanding youth elk hunts for those under the age of 18. Click below on each of our elk hunts to read more about each hunt and new mexico elk hunting locations. These units have resident herds so migration is not an issue.
Guided elk hunts in new mexico affordable hunting trips. Mescalero monster bull elk elk hunting elk hunting. Fishtail ranch hunts take place on private ranch land in unit 4 northern new mexico, this means guaranteed licenses no draw required in a quality unit with one of the highest success rates in the state. Elk hunting guided hunts in new mexico jaco outfitters llc. We offer hunts for any budget from cow hunts to trophy bull. Cow elk hunts cow elk hunts run from november through december. In the distance you hear the bugling of a bull elk and start with your own bugling to bring your prey closer. When you hunt with us you have all kinds of options. After you harvest your trophy elk, relax at the ranch or explore the ranch in search of exotics like axis deer, blackbuck or fallow deer. If you get your elk early in the hunt, fishing, two sporting clays courses, rifle range, and skeet range are available. Guided elk hunts elk hunting at high adventure ranch. Both archery and rifle hunts will take place on rugged terrain at altitudes between 6,500 feet and 8,000 feet. Big game hunting lodge in new mexico new mexico elk hunting.
This hunt is for all levels of experience and fitness levels. Within the confines of this subalpine and valley terrain, hunters experience the best mescalero elk hunting, including bull elk and cow elk, bear hunts, and wild bird hunting in new mexico. Both units are famous for trophy bulls and low hunting pressure. Elk hunting in new mexico is an experience you wont want to miss out on.
We have access to properties in most units across the state. From the picturesque scenery of the santa fe national forest, to the rugged terrain encountered during a public land elk hunts, this is a wild terrain, full of that monster elk. Guided elk hunts discover the thrill of hunting one of the largest animals in the country with private guided elk hunts at the wilderness reserve. This is the 14th year i have hunted this ranch thus my guides and i know this ranch and the habits of the elk that live there extremely well. Archery and rifle elk hunts are private land hunts. With a combined 115 years of experience in the field, we take a balanced approach utilizing calls, spot and stalk, and stands depending on the specific hunting conditions. New mexico trophy elk hunting professional hunting guide.
Hunts are available on private or public lands, of which we have plenty of access to both. Here are some of the top elk outfitters in colorado, utah, new mexico, arizona, wyoming and idaho. Trophy new mexico elk hunting is an unmatched and unbelievable experience that all hunters young and old should have the opportunity to experience at least once in their lifetime. Southwestern new mexico trophy hunts trophy elk hunts. Many of the colorado outfitters are in the ranching for wildlife program rfw, allowing them to rifle hunt elk from early september, through the rut, during migrations and on. As lifelong residents of new mexico, we have hunted nearly every big game unit in the state.
All of these areas offer archery hunts, rifle hunts and muzzleloader hunts. Shortly the encounter becomes reality as you stand a mere 50 yards away from the most magnificent animal you have ever seen. With these units totaling about 700,000 acres and a high population of elk with a limit number of hunters, it offers a fantastic opportunity for high success. Our elk hunts take place in the big bull country of the new mexico gila national forest. New mexico archery elk hunts guided archery elk hunts new. Maintaining the habitat and longterm health of big game herds is a top priority for the state of colorado, and three forks ranch is happy to assist in that mission by providing hunters with this exceptional hunting experience. They were experts in guerrilla warfare and highly skilled horsemen. Join triple c outfitters this fall as we hunt trophy bulls in the heart of new mexicos best areas. Colorados elk herds are and will stay the largest of all western states. We hold our elk hunts on roughly 50,000 acres of private and blm.