Rifle & September Crossbow Hunts for Limited Walking

Private Land Access | 100% Fair Chase | Landowner Elk Permit Included

With the compounded growth of New Mexico’s Elk Populations over the past 40-plus years, there are now huntable numbers of elk in every region in New Mexico, from the highest mountains down to the desert and just about everywhere in between. Especially the rolling open prairie. Private ranches and pasture lands are now home to large elk herds that reside “year-round” and are somewhat reminiscent of the prairie elk herds of long ago! Rugged country and wilderness elk hunting is no longer the dominant producing elk area. Many lower, easy access Private lands are producing much higher kill success on Trophy Class Elk.

These hunts are not under high fences! The Elk are free-ranging and wild and are on and off the property “year-round”. Their patterns are predictable (most of the time) with various conditions and our hurting methods are structured to take advantage of consistent elk movement and usage patterns of the property.

Hunting Methods are Mainly, glassing from 4WD vehicles and selecting various vantage point stands/blinds for the best shooting opportunity. These areas are also heavily used during the September archery season with strong pre-rut and later bugling activity. If you have any physical restrictions that would impair you from pulling a compound bow you will most likely qualify for a mobility-impaired certificate that will allow you to use a “Scoped Crossbow” during archery season!

This could be one of the best advantages for Trophy Bull Elk harvest potential for hunters with walking limitations and/or mobility impairment. The application link is included below, we’ll be happy to help if you have questions about the application process.

The Season

• Crossbow or Compound Bow: Sept. 5-10, 12-17, or 19-24
• Early Bugle Rifle: Oct. 7-11
• Regular Season Rifle: Oct. 14 - Nov. 20

Archery hunters should expect cool/cold mornings and evenings with warm, even hot days. New Mexico is notorious for temperature fluctuation, ranging from around 35-60 degrees

mornings and evenings with temperatures between 50-80 degrees during the day. Keep in mind you’re likely to be in the field from before dawn until after dusk when the temperature is cool, you may experience light rain, or very warm weather during the day. Make sure you pack enough clothing to layer for hunting during the day, and for clean dry clothing when you’ve come in from the field at night. Looking at the weather predictions before dressing for a day in the field can help you determine what you wear and what extra clothing to leave in the vehicle.

Layered, moisture-wicking clothing should keep you comfortable from sun up to sun down. Ensure you have full coverage long long-sleeved, full-length clothing that won’t leave you sweating during the day,

but will help retain body heat when the temperature is cool or cold. Packing an extra pair of socks in your field pack will ensure comfort in case of rain and help prevent blisters when on longer hikes.A lightweight waterproof rain suit (jacket and pants) will break the wind keeping you warmer if necessary and keep you dry in case of a shower.

Cold Weather Hunts:

• October: You can expect morning and evening temperatures from around 30-50 degrees, with daylight hours ranging between 50-70
• November: Mornings average temperatures mornings and evening generally range from 10-30 with daylight hours ranging from 35-65 with an average of about 45
• December: Weather is similar to November, with average temperatures dropping approximately 2-6 degrees below November averages.

Merino Wool is naturally moisture-wicking and will help eliminate some body odor. Consider a base layer of socks, boxer briefs, and top and bottom long underwear in Marino wool, followed by varying-weight Marino wool layers you can add or remove during the day depending on weather conditions. Outer layers should be both waterproof and lightweight. A lightweight down vest weighs nothing and takes up little space in your field pack. A waterproof softshell jacket that can be added over the top of all of your layers, it should be large enough to accommodate several base layers including your down vest, too small and it could prevent the perfect shot. A warm/heavy down jacket is recommended if you’re hunting late in the year when expected weather conditions will be cold. You don’t have to carry all of your layers with you into the field, but it’s better to have them in the vehicle if you need them so you don’t lose a hunt day. Kuiu has a great layering system

Base price is per person for a 5-Day Regular Season Rifle Hunt. Make it a 6-Day Crossbow/Compound Bow Hunt or an Early Bugle Rifle Hunt for an additional fee per person.

Lodging and Meals are NOT included - Local Recommendations will be Provided

State Elk License NOT Included