New Mexico Trophy Elk Hunting
Elk hunting for world class bulls
Our elk hunts take place in the highly acclaimed Gila of Southwestern
New Mexico and surrounding areas of New Mexico and Arizona. Our 30 plus
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. Most of the terrain we hunt is not extremely
steep even though elevations range from 6000-9000 feet.
RIFLE
Our rifle hunts also begin in early October and run through
early December. These hunts are five 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.
ARCHERY
Archery elk begins September 1 and runs through September 24.
We offer 6 and 9 day hunts. 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.
MUZZLELOADER
Muzzleloader elk hunts begin in early October and run through
late November. 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 30 years. Our muzzleloader hunters have 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. New
Mexico and Arizona do not have any restrictions on muzzleloaders.
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.
