New mexico hunting license fees and dates trophy ridge outfitters. Top areas in new mexico for elk hunting gone outdoors. 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. Fewer than one in three were successfulwhich is why garrett did not have a license, but i did. In units 10 and, we typically hunt public land, and in unit 12 we hunt both private and public lands. New mexico has so many great hunting opportunities knowing how to capitalize is critical. New mexico rifle elk hunts new mexico rifle elk hunting season. This overthecounter tag is valid within any of the areas and time periods detailed below. Any unit specific tips anyone willing to give me would be great. New mexico muzzle loader elk hunting for unit 34,36 and 37. And here are three excellent resources to help you plan your 2018 elk seasons. In 2018, almost 77,000 individuals applied for an elk tag in new mexico. Dec 06, 2018 up in the hills productions features new mexico mule deer rifle hunt 2018. New mexico hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq.
Late season hunts in nm start in december and run throughout the month. 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. New mexico cow elk hunts are a great way to get some free range elk meat at an affordable price. The month of september is a magical time in the mountains of new mexico. These three units are not necessarily known for high numbers. New mexico guided elk hunts in the gilaapache national forest. Probably the easiest elk unit for a flatlander myself that i have ever experienced. Ive been working on my calls for 5 months now and have been doing all my homework on elk hunting.
The decision was made in response to a rapid increase in the statewide elk population. We have 4 tags in the same unit, 3 for elk and 1 for deer. 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. The sections below are split into smaller files focused on the. Trophy ridge outfitters has both private land hunts and public land hunts. The timbers at chama offers private land hunts in new mexico unit 4. 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, mule deer hunts, antelope hunts, and oryx hunts.
New mexico landowner elk tags for sale private ranch rifle. Cow hunters will have plenty of shot opportunities while hunting on our private ranches. The magazine is printed and distributed statewide as an insert in local newspapers and is also available online. Jaco outfitters llc brings you the information you need for new mexicos hunting seasons including our guided turkey and antelope hunt rates and dates.
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. Every person who is required to have a license to hunt in new mexico. Positive forecast for elk new mexico wildlife magazine. Application period opens for 2019 arizona elkantelope hunts. Those enrolling after will be covered the following year. 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 with fishtail ranch outfitters in chama,new mexico. You get trophy quality elk, an introduction to the property by a professional guide, lodging, meals, and onsite transportation. We offer exceptional guided hunting packages in new mexico in the best hunting units. I got really lucky and drew 2nd archery tags for unit 34. Hunts can choose any five consecutive days, depending on availability, and hunt within that timeframe. Many hunters insists on a rut hunt for elk in new mexico but late season can be a great time to pattern trophy bulls. The hunt includes landowner voucher, fielddressing and transport of the elk to raton, nm. Similar to other general seasons and controlled elk hunts, these tags are a hunters only elk hunting opportunity.
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. All licenses must be applied for in march of each year. New mexico releases the 20192020 hunting regulations and opens online applications. 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. 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. Conserving new mexico s wildlife for future generations new mexico department of game and fish ed see pages 2, 20 and 21 cass and. Due to chronic elk damage and increasing private land elk populations, odfw is piloting a new general season antlerless elk damage tag. Application period opens for 2019 arizona elk antelope hunts. First bull elk of rifle season 2018 in new mexico this morning at new mexico elk hunts what an amazing adventure congratulations. New mexico elk hunters can obtain a privateland hunt or public draw hunt permit, but not both in the same year. New mexico elk hunts added 27 new photos to the album.
A few prime 2018 dates for the new mexico elk hunt are still available. Permits for public land hunting called elk draw licenses have varying season dates. Ridgeline outfitters has landowner private ranch elk tags for sale for 2020 november, december and january late season rifle elk hunts. New mexico elk hunting outfitters new mexico hunting guide. 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. We are very happy that we have returning hunters every season. See definitions, also refer to spike antler sketches on below 3 pt. Up in the hills productions features new mexico mule deer rifle hunt 2018. Late season elk hunts in new mexico offer great opportunities for a trophy bull at an affordable price.
Elk hunting new mexico new mexico hunting cloudcroft, nm. This prerut phase is a great time to ambush a huge trophy bull. We offer fully guided archery elk hunts, muzzleloader elk hunts and rifle elk hunts in these units. New mexico archery elk hunting elk hunting with rifle. New mexico landowner elk tags for sale private ranch. Drought had everything fouled up last year but, this year looks extremely promising.
Hunt with us as we explore central new mexico desert land hunting mule deer. Tips for lateseason elk hunting in new mexico mossy oak. 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. 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. New mexicos vast wilderness is a great place for hunters pursuing their game. 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. June 9, 2018 call dave garrett at 7196802527 for information about dates available. New mexico big game draw 2018 a3 new mexico outfitters.
Hunts take place in catron county in southwest new mexico and rio arriba county. New mexico department of game and fish public contact, information center. Click on previous years hunts to view our trophy bulls. New mexico elk hunts big game hunting rancho rojo outfitters. We have a stable elk population of 20003000 year round. 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. Rifle hunts cover rut activity and the move into bachelor groups. As the elk rut draws near, bachelor groups of bulls will disperse and start roaming the country looking for herds of cow elk. We have the largest most contiguous area to hunt in western new mexico on private land. New mexico hunting license fees and dates hunt for elk. New mexico also offers hunting opportunities not found anywhere else, including hunts for exotic species including. 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.
Rifle hunts start october 1st and run all the way to the end of january. Elk hunting in new mexico is the ultimate adventure. 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. Lateseason archery elk licenses available in new mexico rocky. We went scouting for our upcoming elk hunts and deer hunts in new mexico. Ridge outfitters hunting photos for 2019 trophy ridge outfitters hunting photos for 2018.
New mexico muzzleloader hunting season knight rifles. 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. Applications for controlled deer, elk, pronghorn and fall bear hunts run may 1 through june 5. It also means that application season is well underway, and plans for the 2018 elk season are falling into shape for many elk hunters. Clear creek ranch offers semiguided elk hunts, on private land. 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. Herd bulls in our premium quality units will often gather harems of up to 50 cows. Must be current with membership payment when drawn. Elk hunting in new mexico is an experience not soon forgotten. Andre finally gets to wrap his tag around his first set of antlers this season and it all happened so quickly. In the last decade alone, elk numbers have more than doubled. Northern new mexico private land elk hunts unit 4 elk tags guaranteed no draw. The nevada department of wildlife issued a record number of elk tags this season. New mexico elk hunts new mexico elk hunts facebook.
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. 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. 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. I see you are from ga, it will be an easy hunt for you if you are in decent walking around shape. Its not too late to hunt bull elk in new mexico with your bow. Lateseason archery elk licenses available in new mexico. If youve never hunted new mexico, you are in for the hunt of a lifetime. New toprut feature released wyoming applicants by point level. Must be enrolled by the states application deadline to be covered in the same year. Oct 24, 2018 its not too late to hunt bull elk in new mexico with your bow. December and january landowner elk tags are difficult to acquire and we have a limited amount available. Triple c outfitters provides a free application service and is happy to assist you with your new mexico elk application. Rules and information for upland and big game wildlife.
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 has 275 firstcome, firstserved late season licenses that will go on sale at 10 a. New mexico s vast wilderness is a great place for hunters pursuing their game. Hunts can be scheduled on any 3 consecutive days and we can usually accommodate groups of any size. New mexico elk hunting trophy new mexico elk hunts.
Elk tags are issued on a limited basis, so hunters are required to draw a tag or purchase a landowner elk tag. Northern new mexico hunts are among some of the best known for quality game hunting. New mexico rifle elk hunting for the sacramento mountain area. Contact jaco outfitters, llc about 2020 turkey season. 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. 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. The full departmentwide calendar can be found under home nmdgf calendar. Elk hunt opportunities are available in a few possible ways. Private land allows us to control both the number of hunters and the number of elk harvested, helping to maintain a quality elk herd. If youre interested in taking a cow elk, you just about can draw a. 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. Download full brochure full brochure, pages 1124, pdf, 8. For even more information, be sure to check out our 2018 new mexico elk application strategy article and mule deer application strategy article. Thal ranch is 6000 acres of private land in new mexico.
In order to maintain and manage our elk herds, we conduct annual elk hunts. With a diverse, remote landscape, the land of enchantment is home to some of the best elk hunting in the west. New mexico private land elk hunts unit 4 elk tags guaranteed no draw. 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. 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.
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