EELK Our elk hunts take place in the highly acclaimed Gila of Southwestern New Mexico and surrounding areas. Our many years of experience in these areas coupled with the exceptional genetics have enabled our clients to consistently enjoy success rates second to none on world class bulls. In our opinion, this is the finest public land elk hunting in the world as the record books will verify. Most of the terrain we hunt is not extremely steep even though elevations range from 6000 9000 feet. The guide ratio on all elk hunts are one guide per two hunters unless a one guide per one hunter is purchased for an additional rate of $200 a day for firearms and $150 a day for archery. ARCHERY Archery elk begins September 1 and runs through September 24. In New Mexico, we offer 6, 9, and 14 day hunts. In Arizona, we offer 6 and 12 day hunts. Most of our archery hunts take place in primitive weapon only areas. We have consistently enjoyed an average of 39% success rate with 81% shooting opportunity on mature bulls. Approximately 75% of the bulls harvested have qualified for the P&Y record book. Our hunting methods include spot and stalk, calling, stands over water, wallows and other proven techniques implemented by truly the best guides in the business. Most shooting is from 20-35 yards. We do not encourage shooting beyond 40 yards, but this may vary with individual hunter capabilities. Rates: NM 6 days - $3,750; 9 days - $4,750; 14 days - $5,750 AZ 6 days - $3,750; 12 days - $5,300 MUZZLELOADER Muzzleloader elk hunts begin in early October and run through late November. In New Mexico, these are five day hunts. Most of our muzzleloader hunts take place in primitive weapon only areas that haven't been rifle hunted in some 25 years. We feel this has dramatically influenced the age class of the animals available. Our muzzleloader hunters have also enjoyed an average of 53% success rate with 84% shooting opportunity. On the earlier hunts, hunters can expect bugling bulls. At this time, we rely heavily on calling and what we refer to as“chasing bugles”. During the later hunts, the bulls have moved into bachelor groups into their winter range which make spot and stalk hunting methods effective. Stand hunting over water is also effective depending on weather conditions. The modern muzzleloaders of today have increased the distance of these guns considerably. Depending on your gun, we feel comfortable out to 175 yards. New Mexico and Arizona allow scoped muzzleloaders. Rates: 5 days - $4,000 RIFLE Our rifle hunts also begin in early October and run through early December. In New Mexico these hunts are five days; in Arizona they are seven days. Our rifle hunters have enjoyed an average of 69% success rate with 80% shooting opportunity. Stand hunting is not near as effective on rifle hunts, requiring more physical ability from the hunter. Horses and mules may sometimes be used. In some cases, the shooting can be across deep canyons at fairly long distances. For this reason, we recommend large caliber long distance rifles such as a 300 mag. etc. Rates: 5 days - $4,000. Arizona 7 Days - $4,000