We have a stable elk population of 20003000 year round. In units 10 and, we typically hunt public land, and in unit 12 we hunt both private and public lands. All licenses must be applied for in march of each year. 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.
Hunt with us as we explore central new mexico desert land hunting mule deer. Whether youre hunting grouse, squirrels, quail or waterfowl, or holding out for that elusive trophy bull elk, mule deer or pronghorn, new mexico s hunting opportunities are as abundant and diverse as its terrain and habitat new mexico also offers hunting opportunities not found anywhere else, including hunts for exotic species including persian ibex, oryx and barbary sheep. Every person who is required to have a license to hunt in new mexico. If youre interested in taking a cow elk, you just about can draw a. Up in the hills productions features new mexico mule deer rifle hunt 2018. Elk hunting in new mexico is the ultimate adventure. New mexico s vast wilderness is a great place for hunters pursuing their game. New mexico releases the 20192020 hunting regulations and opens online applications. Jaco outfitters llc brings you the information you need for new mexico s hunting seasons including our guided turkey and antelope hunt rates and dates.
Elk hunting new mexico new mexico hunting cloudcroft, nm. Hunts can choose any five consecutive days, depending on availability, and hunt within that timeframe. Hunt season closure social media posts are hoax department working hard to process 20202021 biggame draw santa fe despite false rumors floating around on social media, the new. Hunts can be scheduled on any 3 consecutive days and we can usually accommodate groups of any size. And here are three excellent resources to help you plan your 2018 elk seasons. Whether youre hunting grouse, squirrels, quail or waterfowl, or holding out for that elusive trophy bull elk, mule deer or pronghorn, new mexicos hunting opportunities are as abundant and diverse as its terrain and habitat.
New mexico hunting license fees and dates hunt for elk. We run cow elk hunts on over 330,000 acres of private property in unit 12 in new mexico. December and january landowner elk tags are difficult to acquire and we have a limited amount available. Contact jaco outfitters, llc about 2020 turkey season. According to the rocky mountain elk foundation, new mexico has an elk population of around 80,000 as of 2009 and a hunter success rate of 35 to 50 percent on bulls 6 years old or older. With a diverse, remote landscape, the land of enchantment is home to some of the best elk hunting in the west. Hunting new mexico with big game outfitters jordan hall and a3 ryan nogosek for new mexico elk, coes deer, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, aoudad, oryx, ibex and black bear. Similar to other general seasons and controlled elk hunts, these tags are a hunters only elk hunting opportunity. Conserving new mexico s wildlife for future generations new mexico department of game and fish ed see pages 2, 20 and 21 cass and. Private land allows us to control both the number of hunters and the number of elk harvested, helping to maintain a quality elk herd. New mexico elk hunters can obtain a privateland hunt or public draw hunt permit, but not both in the same year. The new mexico department of game and fish offers some hunts by a permit lottery system, along with specialty hunts for youth, veterans, seniors and hunters with disabilities. Ridge outfitters hunting photos for 2019 trophy ridge outfitters hunting photos for 2018.
We went scouting for our upcoming elk hunts and deer hunts in new mexico. The new mexico department of game and fish has 275 firstcome, firstserved late season licenses that will go on sale at 10 a. Top areas in new mexico for elk hunting gone outdoors. Thal ranch is 6000 acres of private land in new mexico. New mexico big game draw 2018 a3 new mexico outfitters. New mexico hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. New mexico rifle elk hunting for the sacramento mountain area. We offer exceptional guided hunting packages in new mexico in the best hunting units.
A few prime 2018 dates for the new mexico elk hunt are still available. New mexico department of game and fish public contact, information center. In 2018, almost 77,000 individuals applied for an elk tag in new mexico. I see you are from ga, it will be an easy hunt for you if you are in decent walking around shape. Hunts take place in catron county in southwest new mexico and rio arriba county. Herd bulls in our premium quality units will often gather harems of up to 50 cows. Triple c outfitters provides a free application service and is happy to assist you with your new mexico elk application. Ridgeline outfitters has landowner private ranch elk tags for sale for 2020 november, december and january late season rifle elk hunts. Third season october 1824 fourth season october 2531 let grouse mesa outfitters help you realize your dream hunt on one of our fullyguided, private land elk hunts on horseback near chama in northern new mexico. Must be enrolled by the states application deadline to be covered in the same year. New mexico muzzle loader elk hunting for unit 34,36 and 37.
Its not too late to hunt bull elk in new mexico with your bow. Northern new mexico hunts are among some of the best known for quality game hunting. We have 4 tags in the same unit, 3 for elk and 1 for deer. New mexicos vast wilderness is a great place for hunters pursuing their game. Must be current with membership payment when drawn. Click on previous years hunts to view our trophy bulls. Download full brochure full brochure, pages 1124, pdf, 8. Application period opens for 2019 arizona elk antelope hunts. We had a prolific monsoon season in 2015, which created an abundance of latesummer and fall forage and elk entered the winter in great body condition, said james pitman, elk program manager for the new mexico department of game and fish. Elk hunting in new mexico is an experience not soon forgotten. We have the largest most contiguous area to hunt in western new mexico on private land. I got really lucky and drew 2nd archery tags for unit 34.
New toprut feature released wyoming applicants by point level. Probably the easiest elk unit for a flatlander myself that i have ever experienced. The state also offers some population management hunts for elk, deer, ibex, orxy, barbary sheep and pronghorn antelope to become eligible for these hunts, you must apply. New mexico muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. Due to chronic elk damage and increasing private land elk populations, odfw is piloting a new general season antlerless elk damage tag. Rifle hunts cover rut activity and the move into bachelor groups. It also means that application season is well underway, and plans for the 2018 elk season are falling into shape for many elk hunters. New mexico big game hunting we offer hunters the opportunity to hunt trophy bull elk, cow elk, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and oryx hunting in new mexico.
Rifle hunts start october 1st and run all the way to the end of january. 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. Elk hunters are reminded that new for 2020, there is a fiveday waiting period to buy capped elk zone tags for any resident who applies for a controlled elk hunt regardless of whether the person draws the controlled hunt tag. New mexico elk hunts added 27 new photos to the album.
We offer fully guided archery elk hunts, muzzleloader elk hunts and rifle elk hunts in these units. The hunt includes landowner voucher, fielddressing and transport of the elk to raton, nm. The odds worsen for highdemand hunts like the valles calderaabout one in 50 for bowhunters, and less than one in 100 for some of the rifle hunts. The new mexico department of game and fish offers some hunts by a permit lottery system, along with specialty hunts for youth, veterans, seniors and hunters. Rules and information for upland and big game wildlife. New mexico landowner elk tags for sale private ranch. Oct 24, 2018 its not too late to hunt bull elk in new mexico with your bow. As the elk rut draws near, bachelor groups of bulls will disperse and start roaming the country looking for herds of cow elk. New mexico rifle elk hunts new mexico rifle elk hunting season. Only new mexico residents are eligible to apply for antlerless a elk draw licenses and hunts held exclusively on state game commission owned wildlife management areas wmas.
Guided elk hunts, mule deer hunts, antelope hunts, and oryx hunts. Drought had everything fouled up last year but, this year looks extremely promising. 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. Positive forecast for elk new mexico wildlife magazine. Jaco outfitters, llc operates many of its hunts on public land in new mexico and holds permits in the santa fe national forest, carson national forest, gila national forest, apache national forest and the cibola national forest. Trophy ridge outfitters has both private land hunts and public land hunts. Andre finally gets to wrap his tag around his first set of antlers this season and it all happened so quickly. New mexico has so many great hunting opportunities knowing how to capitalize is critical. We are very happy that we have returning hunters every season. Cow hunters will have plenty of shot opportunities while hunting on our private ranches.
Ive been working on my calls for 5 months now and have been doing all my homework on elk hunting. Jaco outfitters llc brings you the information you need for new mexicos hunting seasons including our guided turkey and antelope hunt rates and dates. Elk tags are issued on a limited basis, so hunters are required to draw a tag or purchase a landowner elk tag. The magazine is printed and distributed statewide as an insert in local newspapers and is also available online.
New mexico cow elk hunts are a great way to get some free range elk meat at an affordable price. The nevada department of wildlife issued a record number of elk tags this season. Elk hunt opportunities are available in a few possible ways. Nonresidents are allowed to apply for either sex es and mature bull mb elk draw licenses and they are allowed to purchase a privateland elk license to hunt any. Northern new mexico private land elk hunts unit 4 elk tags guaranteed no draw. Lateseason archery elk licenses available in new mexico rocky. Elk hunting with fishtail ranch outfitters in chama,new mexico. Fewer than one in three were successfulwhich is why garrett did not have a license, but i did. The sections below are split into smaller files focused on the. In the last decade alone, elk numbers have more than doubled. The lateseason elk tags are much easier to draw than the tags during bugling season, because the largest group of elk hunters want to hunt when the bulls are bugling.
New mexico guided elk hunts in the gilaapache national forest. New mexico archery elk hunting elk hunting with rifle. For even more information, be sure to check out our 2018 new mexico elk application strategy article and mule deer application strategy article. This overthecounter tag is valid within any of the areas and time periods detailed below. Contact dave garrett if looking for an outstanding elk hunt no tag no problem these hunting packages take place on private land, and are all inclusive with lodging, meals, and private land owner tags included. New mexico elk hunting trophy new mexico elk hunts.
Many hunters insists on a rut hunt for elk in new mexico but late season can be a great time to pattern trophy bulls. Public land draw deadline is march 18, 2020 for the 20202021 license yearwe can obtain your license by putting you into the draw with the state of new mexico in the outfitters pool and take our chances on the draw to obtain your license. Lateseason archery elk licenses available in new mexico. Dec 06, 2018 up in the hills productions features new mexico mule deer rifle hunt 2018. If you havent locked in your plans for the 2018 elk season, now is the time. Clear creek ranch offers semiguided elk hunts, on private land. The decision was made in response to a rapid increase in the statewide elk population. Application period opens for 2019 arizona elkantelope hunts. New mexico private land elk hunts unit 4 elk tags guaranteed no draw. Any unit specific tips anyone willing to give me would be great. Permits for public land hunting called elk draw licenses have varying season dates. Whether youre hunting grouse, squirrels, quail or waterfowl, or holding out for that elusive trophy bull elk, mule deer or pronghorn, new mexicos hunting opportunities are as abundant and diverse as its terrain and habitat new mexico also offers hunting opportunities not found anywhere else, including hunts for exotic species including persian ibex, oryx and barbary sheep. The month of september is a magical time in the mountains of new mexico. Applications for controlled deer, elk, pronghorn and fall bear hunts run may 1 through june 5.
The timbers at chama offers private land hunts in new mexico unit 4. New mexico wildlife is a quarterly magazine produced by the new mexico department of game and fish with a focus on department activities, native wildlife and outdoor recreation, including hunting and fishing. In order to maintain and manage our elk herds, we conduct annual elk hunts. See definitions, also refer to spike antler sketches on below 3 pt. Our new mexico elk hunting is done in units 10, 12, and, located in western new mexico, and our three main methods of hunting are. Antlerless cow or calf elk bull elk male elk with at least one visible antler one elk either sex elk spike elk male elk with at least one visible unbranched antler a brow tine is not considered an. Late season hunts in nm start in december and run throughout the month. New mexico elk hunting outfitters new mexico hunting guide. The full departmentwide calendar can be found under home nmdgf calendar. First bull elk of rifle season 2018 in new mexico this morning at new mexico elk hunts what an amazing adventure congratulations. Tips for lateseason elk hunting in new mexico mossy oak. Late season elk hunts in new mexico offer great opportunities for a trophy bull at an affordable price. June 9, 2018 call dave garrett at 7196802527 for information about dates available.
Trail research wizard kreitzer answers questions we received from the comments on our instagram post about the new mexico deer and elk application. Those enrolling after will be covered the following year. A3 new mexico outfitters nm big game hunting hunting. These three units are not necessarily known for high numbers. New mexico elk hunts new mexico elk hunts facebook.
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. This prerut phase is a great time to ambush a huge trophy bull. If youve never hunted new mexico, you are in for the hunt of a lifetime. New mexico elk hunts big game hunting rancho rojo outfitters. New mexico hunting license fees and dates trophy ridge outfitters. You get trophy quality elk, an introduction to the property by a professional guide, lodging, meals, and onsite transportation. New mexico also offers hunting opportunities not found anywhere else, including hunts for exotic species including. New mexico landowner elk tags for sale private ranch rifle.
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