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2022 Archery Elk
 

Unit 34, Archery, Bows Only, September 1-14, Either Sex Elk, High Demand License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non- Resident), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. (This is a super hunt and one of our top four suggestions for a "First Choice" elk bow-hunt. This hunt has recently gone from 10 days to a 14 day season, and gives you great flexibility in choosing your hunt timing and also the chance to extend your hunt. I consider this to be one of the best elk hunts in the nation. This is the first elk hunt of the year and delivers great early season action, before the herd bulls gather a crowd of cows to bust you, and now with the extended season, you reach well into the heat of the rut. This is my own personal favorite)
Hunt Code: ELK-2-311

Unit 34, Archery, Bows Only, September 15-24, Either Sex Elk, High Demand License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non- Resident), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. (This is a hot hunt and one of our top two suggestions for a "First Choice" elk bow-hunt. This is a 10 day season, and gives you great flexibility in choosing your hunt timing and also the chance to extend your hunt. This hunt is recently timed later and thus nearer the peak of the rut. Bulls are very vocal and responsive. This hunt will keep your heart pumping. This is our most popular choice)
Hunt Code: ELK-2-312

Unit 36, Archery, Bows Only, September 1-14, Either Sex Elk , High Demand License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non- Resident), All "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. (This is a great hunt for the hardcore bowhunter, featuring some very productive (and tough) wilderness terrain. Among our top suggestions for a "First Choice" elk bow-hunt. This is now a 14 day season (was 10), and gives you great flexibility in choosing your hunt timing and also the chance to extend your hunt. You'll not find a better elk hunting value in the nation as far as big bulls, lots of them, and 14 days to hunt them! This is the first elk hunt of the year and delivers great early season action before the herd bulls gather a crowd of cows to bust you. Unit 36 shares the same great genetics of Unit 34 and great elk numbers. You are hunting the same bulls and great genetics of the adjoining Mescalero Apache reservation. )
Hunt Code: ELK-2-322

Unit 36, Archery, Bows Only, September 15-24, Either Sex Elk , High Demand License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non-Resident), All "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. (This is a hot hunt and one of our top four suggestions for a "First Choice" elk bow-hunt. This is a 10 day season, and gives you great flexibility in choosing your hunt timing and also the chance to make yours’s a ten day hunt. This hunt is timed as the rut gets in full swing. (It is a few days later this year and even closer to the peak of the rut) Bulls are very vocal and responsive. This hunt will keep your heart pumping. This season timing is our most popular choice. Unit 36 shares the same great genetics of Unit 34 and great elk numbers and trophy quality. You are hunting the same bulls and great genetics of the adjoining Mescalero Apache reservation. For the hardcore hunter, this unit has some challenging wilderness areas that one of my hunters referred to as the "Jurassic Park of Elk" (There are some monsters in there.)
Hunt Code: ELK-2-323

Unit 51, Archery, Bows Only, September 1-14, Either Sex Elk, Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident). Drop Camp and all "Outfitted" hunt packages available. Unit 51 is a northern unit near the Chama area in the Carson National Forest. It has great elk numbers and good odds of being drawn for a tag. This is the first elk hunt of the year and delivers great early season action before the herd bulls gather a crowd of cows to bust you. It is adjacent to the Jicarilla Apache Reservation and thus enjoys the benefits of some of the great genetics brought in early by the tribe. We a suggest a Unit 51 hunt as a good "second or third choice" on your application. Although this unit is classified as "Standard" it offers a good hunt with great odds of being drawn for a tag. This hunt offers good trophy quality, and rates high in hunter satisfaction and success. We had a great year in 2020, with lots of action and good bulls harvested.
Hunt Code: ELK-2-164


Unit 51, Archery, Bows Only, September 15-24, Either Sex Elk, High Demand License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non-Resident). Drop Camp and all "Outfitted" hunt packages available. Unit 51 is a northern unit near the Chama area in the Carson National Forest. This is classic elk country with high country aspen meadows, creeks , and wallows. Very Scenic! It has great elk numbers and good odds of being drawn for a tag. This hunt is timed to the peak of the rut. Elk are love starved, very vocal, and lots of action goes on. It is adjacent to the Jicarilla Apache Reservation and thus enjoys the benefits of some of the great genetics brought in early by the tribe. We a suggest a Unit 51 hunt as a good "second or third choice" on your application. Take this opportunity for a good hunt with great odds of being drawn for a tag. This hunt offers good trophy quality, and rates high in hunter satisfaction and success. We had a great year in 2020, with lots of action and good bulls harvested.
Hunt Code: ELK-2-165


Unit 52, Archery, Bows Only, September 1-14, Either Sex Elk, High Demand License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non-Resident). Drop Camp and all "Outfitted" hunt packages available. Unit 52 is a northern unit near the Chama area in the Carson National Forest. It has great elk numbers and good odds of being drawn for a tag. This is the first elk hunt of the year and delivers great early season action before the herd bulls gather a crowd of cows to bust you. It is adjacent to the Jicarilla Apache Reservation and thus enjoys the benefits of some of the great genetics brought in early by the tribe. We a suggest a Unit 51 hunt as a good "second or third choice" on your application. Take advantage of the great odds of being drawn for a tag. This hunt offers good trophy quality, and rates high in hunter satisfaction and success.
Hunt Code: ELK-2-173


Unit 52, Archery, Bows Only, September 15-24, Either Sex Elk, High Demand License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non-Resident). Drop Camp and all "Outfitted" hunt packages available. Unit 52 is a northern unit near the Chama area in the Carson National Forest. This is classic elk country with high country aspen meadows, creeks , and wallows. Very Scenic! It has great elk numbers and good odds of being drawn for a tag. This hunt is timed to the peak of the rut. Elk are love starved, very vocal, and lots of action goes on. It is adjacent to the Jicarilla Apache Reservation and thus enjoys the benefits of some of the great genetics brought in early by the tribe. We a suggest a Unit 51 hunt as a good "second or third choice" on your application. Take advantage of a good hunt with great odds of being drawn for a tag. This hunt offers good trophy quality, and rates high in hunter satisfaction and success.
Hunt Code: ELK-2-174

Unit 50, Archery, Bows Only, September 1-14, Either Sex Elk, Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident). Drop Camp and all "Outfitted" hunt packages available. Unit 50 is slightly lower in elevation than the adjoining Units 51 and 52 We have steadily seen elk numbers increase and hunting opportunity improve. We suggest a Unit 50 hunt as a good " third choice" on your application. We have watched Unit 50 present some great opportunity, and consider it a good “sleeper unit” It is lesser known than it’s “cousins” 51 and 52 directly to the west, so therefore your odds of being drawn are nearly assured. Back up your first and second choices with this good hunt.
Hunt Code: ELK-2-158

Unit 50, Archery, Bows Only, September 15-24, Either Sex Elk, Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident). Drop Camp and all "Outfitted" hunt packages available. Unit 50 is slightly lower in elevation than the adjoining Units 51 and 52 We have steadily seen elk numbers increase and hunting opportunity improve. We suggest a Unit 50 hunt as a good " third choice" on your application. We have watched Unit 50 present some great opportunity, and consider it a good “sleeper unit” It is lesser known than it’s “cousins” 51 and 52 directly to the west, so therefore your odds of being drawn are nearly assured. Back up your first and second choices with this good hunt.
Hunt Code: ELK-2-159

Unit 2, Archery, Bows Only, September 1-14, Either Sex Elk, Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident). Drop Camp and all "Outfitted" hunt packages available. Unit 2 is our home unit, and while it is a legendary mule deer unit, it is lesser known for it's rapidly expanding elk herd. We have steadily seen elk numbers increase and hunting opportunity improve. We suggest a Unit 2 hunt as a good "second or third choice" on your application. We have watched Unit 2 become a better and better elk unit and have been having some great action here over the last few years. It offers a good hunt with great odds of being drawn for a tag. There are ever increasing elk numbers and trophy quality and I have come to consider it the best “sleeper” unit in our program.
Hunt Code: ELK-2-100

Unit 2, Archery, Bows Only, September 15-24, Either Sex Elk, Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident). Drop Camp and all "Outfitted" hunt packages available. Unit 2 is our home unit, and while it is a legendary mule deer unit, it is lesser known for it's rapidly expanding elk herd. We have steadily seen elk numbers increase and hunting opportunity improve. We suggest a Unit 2 hunt as a good "second or third choice" on your application. We have watched Unit 2 become a better and better elk unit and have been having some great action here over the last few years. It offers a good hunt with great odds of being drawn for a tag. There are ever increasing elk numbers and trophy quality and I have come to consider it the best “sleeper” unit in our program.
Hunt Code: ELK-2-101

Unit 16A, Archery, Bows Only, September 1-14, Either Sex Elk , High Demand License Fee($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non- Resident), Only "Drop Camp" Hunt Packages Offered (Good, first, second, or third choice. Ideal for the independent "Do-It -Yourselfers" out there who wants a premium bow hunt, but on a budget. This is the "Gila", home of the legendary "Gila Monsters"; the bulls that made New Mexico famous.)
Hunt Code: ELK-2-239

Unit 16A, Archery, Bows Only, September 15-24, Either Sex Elk, Quality/High Demand License Fee($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non- Resident) , Only "Drop Camp" Hunt Packages Offered (The mid-September dates put this choice deep into the rut and makes it a superb hunt. A highly recommended first, second, or third choice. Ideal for the independent "Do-It -Yourselfers" out there who wants a premium bow hunt, but on a budget. This is the "Gila", home of the legendary "Gila Monsters"; the bulls that made New Mexico famous.)
Hunt Code: ELK-2-240

Unit 16B and 22 (Both Units), Archery, Bows Only, September 1-14, Either Sex Elk , High Demand License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non-Resident), Only "Drop Camp" Hunt Packages Offered (Good, first, second, or third choice. Ideal for the independent "Do-It -Yourselfers" out there who wants a premium bow hunt, but on a budget. This is the "Gila", home of the legendary "Gila Monsters"; the bulls that made New Mexico famous.)
Hunt Code: ELK-2-246

Unit 16B and 22 (Both Units), Archery, Bows Only, September 15-24, Either Sex Elk, Quality/High Demand License Fee($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non- Resident) , Only "Drop Camp" Hunt Packages Offered (The mid-September dates put this choice deep into the rut and makes it a superb hunt. A highly recommended first, second, or third choice. Ideal for the independent "Do-It -Yourselfers" out there who wants a premium bow hunt, but on a budget. This is the "Gila", home of the legendary "Gila Monsters"; the bulls that made New Mexico famous.)
Hunt Code: ELK-2-247

Unit 16c, Archery, Bows Only, September 1-14, Either Sex Elk , High Demand License Fee ,($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non-Resident) Only "Drop Camp" Hunt Packages Offered (Good, first, second, or third choice. Ideal for the independent "Do-It -Yourselfers" out there who wants a premium bow hunt, but on a budget. This is the "Gila", home of the legendary "Gila Monsters"; the bulls that made New Mexico famous.)
Hunt Code: ELK-2-251

Unit 16C, Archery, Bows Only, September 15-24, Either Sex Elk, Quality High Demand License Fee($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non- Resident) , Only "Drop Camp" Hunt Packages Offered (The mid-September dates put this choice deep into the rut and makes it a superb hunt. A highly recommended first, second, or third choice. Ideal for the independent "Do-It -Yourselfers" out there who wants a premium bow hunt, but on a budget. This is the "Gila", home of the legendary "Gila Monsters"; the bulls that made New Mexico famous.)
Hunt Code: ELK-2-252

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2022 Muzzleloader Elk
 

Unit 34, Muzzleloader, October 15-19, Either Sex Elk, Standard License Fee" ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. (This is a top-flight hunt in a great unit at a time in the season when there is still a good deal of rut activity. You are hunting the same bulls and great genetics of the adjoining Mescalero Apache reservation. One of our top picks for your muzzleloader elk first choice slot)
Hunt Code: ELK-3-316

Unit 36, Muzzleloader, October 8-12, Mature Bull Elk Only (Minimum 6" fork or brow-tine), High Demand License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non- Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. (This is a smoking hot hunt in a great unit, deep in the rut. You are hunting the same bulls and great genetics of the adjoining Mescalero Apache reservation. One of our top picks for your muzzleloader elk first choice slot)
Hunt Code: ELK-3-324

Unit 51, Muzzleloader, December 3-7, Either Sex Elk, Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non- Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. This is a post migration hunt in a good unit. Many of the high country bulls and cows from adjoining Colorado are here to spend the winter. You are hunting the same elk and great genetics of the adjoining Jicarilla Apache reservation. One of our top picks for your muzzleloader elk hunts)
Hunt Code: ELK-3-172

Unit 52, Muzzleloader, October 8-12, Mature Bull Elk Only (Minimum 6" fork or brow-tine), High Demand License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non- Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. This is a rut hunt in a good unit. This is the late rut, bulls are still very vocal and respond well to calls. You are hunting the same bulls and great genetics of the adjoining Jicarilla Apache reservation. One of our top picks for your muzzleloader elk hunts)
Hunt Code: ELK-3-176

Unit 2, Muzzleloader, October 8-12, Mature Bull (Minimum 6" fork or brow-tine) Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident) , "Drop Camp" and all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. Unit 2 is our home unit. It's a legendary mule deer unit, but we have some darn good elk hunting here too. This unit is a sleeper, because it doesn't look like typical elk habitat, but ends up being a great hunt for our hunters. We have seen populations steadily increase here and some big old bulls . This is a tag that you are highly likely to draw and makes a great "back-up" selection. I recommend that you place one of our premium units such as 34,36, 51, or 52 as your first choice and follow it up with Unit 2 as a second or third choice. This strategy will go a long way toward ensuring you will draw a tag and enjoy a quality hunt. This is your ideal "Insurance" hunt for your 3rd choice.
Hunt Code: ELK-3-102

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2022 Rifle Elk

Unit 34, Rifle, October 22-26, Either Sex Elk, Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available This is one of our top picks for an elk rifle hunt in a super unit with great elk numbers and big, big ,bulls. You are hunting the same bulls and great genetics of the adjoining Mescalero Apache reservation. This is a big unit with elk all over it. We usually see some good post rut activity and bulls will often respond to a call.
Hunt Code: ELK-1-317

Unit 36, Rifle, October 15-19, Mature Bull Only (Minimum 6" fork or brow-tine) Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $543 Non-Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. This is one of our top three picks for an elk rifle hunt in a super unit with great elk numbers and great trophy quality. This hunt also has all the terrific advantages of a rut rifle hunt. These early dates put this hunt in the heat of the bugle. You’ll not find a better rifle hunt in the state.
Hunt Code: ELK-1-325

Unit 36, Rifle, October 29 - November 2, Mature Bull Only (Minimum 6" fork or brow-tine) High Demand License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $773 Non-Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. This is one of our top picks for an elk rifle hunt in a super unit with great elk numbers and great trophy quality. You are hunting the same bulls and great genetics of the adjoining Mescalero Apache reservation.
Hunt Code: ELK-1-326

Unit 51, Rifle, October 8-12, Mature Bull Only (Minimum 6" fork or brow-tine) Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available This is amongst our top picks for an elk rifle hunt in a super unit with great elk numbers and big bulls. You are hunting the same bulls and great genetics of the adjoining Jicarilla Apache reservation. This is a big unit with particularly good elk populations. you will experience good rut activity and bulls are still on fire and vocal. This is a rare rifle rut hunt. Make this one of your top picks. Unit 51 and surrounding units are home to the largest elk herd in the state. (approx. 23,000) We often experience near 100% kill success on this hunt.
Hunt Code: ELK-1-166

Unit 51, Rifle, October 15-19, Mature Bull Only (Minimum 6" fork or brow-tine) Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available This is an elk rifle hunt in a super unit with great elk numbers and big bulls. You are hunting the same bulls and great genetics of the adjoining Jicarilla Apache reservation. This is a big unit with particularly good elk populations. You will experience some late rut activity and bulls will still respond to a call. Make this one of your backup choices. Odds are good of drawing this tag. Unit 51 and surrounding units in the Chama area are home to the largest elk herd in the state.(approx. 23,000). We often experience near 100% kill success on this hunt.
Hunt Code: ELK-1-167

Unit 51, Rifle, October 22-26, Mature Bull Only (Minimum 6" fork or brow-tine) Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available This is an elk rifle hunt in a super unit with great elk numbers and big bulls. You are hunting the same bulls and great genetics of the adjoining Jicarilla Apache reservation. This is a big unit with particularly good elk populations. Make this one of your backup choices. Odds are good of drawing this tag. Unit 51 and surrounding units in the Chama area are home to the largest elk herd in the state.(approx. 23,000) We often experience near 100% kill success on this hunt.
Hunt Code: ELK-1-168

Unit 52, Rifle, October 15-19, Mature Bull Only (Minimum 6" fork or brow-tine) Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available This is an elk rifle hunt in a super unit with great elk numbers and big bulls. You are hunting the same bulls and great genetics of the adjoining Jicarilla Apache reservation. This is a big unit with particularly good elk populations. Make this one of your backup choices. Odds are good of drawing this tag. Unit 52 and surrounding units in the Chama area are home to the largest elk herd in the state.(approx. 23,000)
Hunt Code: ELK-1-178

Unit 52, Rifle, October 22-26, Mature Bull Only (Minimum 6" fork or brow-tine) Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available This is an elk rifle hunt in a super unit with great elk numbers and big bulls. You are hunting the same bulls and great genetics of the adjoining Jicarilla Apache reservation. This is a big unit with particularly good elk populations. Make this one of your backup choices. Odds are good of drawing this tag. Unit 52 and surrounding units in the Chama area are home to the largest elk herd in the state.(approx. 23,000)
Hunt Code: ELK-1-179

Unit 2, Rifle, October 15-19, Mature Bull (Minimum 6" fork or brow-tine) Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident) , "Drop Camp" and all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. Unit 2 is our home unit. It's a legendary mule deer unit, but we have some darn good elk hunting here too. This unit is a sleeper, because it doesn't look like typical elk habitat, but ends up being a great hunt for our hunters. We have seen populations steadily increase here and some big old bulls . This is a tag that you are highly likely to draw and makes a great "back-up" selection. I recommend that you place one of our premium units such as 34, 36, or 51 as your first choice and follow it up with Unit 2 as a second or third choice. This strategy will go a long way toward ensuring you will draw a tag and enjoy a quality hunt.
Hunt Code: ELK-1-103

Unit 50, Rifle, October 8-12, Mature Bull Elk, Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident). Drop Camp and all "Outfitted" hunt packages available. Unit 50 is slightly lower in elevation than the adjoining Units 51 and 52 We have steadily seen elk numbers increase and hunting opportunity improve. We suggest a Unit 50 hunt as a good " third choice" on your application. We have watched Unit 50 present some great opportunity, and consider it a good “sleeper unit” It is lesser known than it’s “cousins” 51 and 52 directly to the west, so therefore your odds of being drawn are nearly assured. Back up your first and second choices with this good hunt.
Hunt Code: ELK-1-160

Unit 50, Rifle, October 15-19, Mature Bull Elk, Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident). Drop Camp and all "Outfitted" hunt packages available. Unit 50 is slightly lower in elevation than the adjoining Units 51 and 52 We have steadily seen elk numbers increase and hunting opportunity improve. We suggest a Unit 50 hunt as a good " third choice" on your application. We have watched Unit 50 present some great opportunity, and consider it a good “sleeper unit” It is lesser known than it’s “cousins” 51 and 52 directly to the west, so therefore your odds of being drawn are nearly assured. Back up your first and second choices with this good hunt.
Hunt Code: ELK-1-161


Unit 34, Rifle, November 23-November 30, Cow Elk (Any Antlerless Elk) Standard License Fee ($60) Available to NM Residents Only,
Hunt Code: ELK-1-318

Unit 34, Rifle, December 3-7, Cow Elk (Any Antlerless Elk) Standard License Fee ($60) Available to NM Residents Only,
Hunt Code: ELK-1-319

Unit 51, Rifle, November 5-9, Cow Elk (Any Antlerless Elk) Standard License Fee ($60) Available to NM Residents Only
Hunt Code: ELK-1-169

Unit 51, Rifle, November 12-16, Cow Elk (Any Antlerless Elk) Standard License Fee ($60) Available to NM Residents Only
Hunt Code: ELK-1-170

Unit 51, Rifle, November 19-23, Cow Elk (Any Antlerless Elk) Standard License Fee ($60) Available to NM Residents Only
Hunt Code: ELK-1-171

Unit 52, Rifle, November 19-23, Cow Elk (Any Antlerless Elk) Standard License Fee ($60) Available to NM Residents Only/ Mobility Impaired Only
Hunt Code: ELK-1-182


Unit 52, Rifle, December 3-7, Cow Elk (Any Antlerless Elk) Standard License Fee ($60) Available to NM Residents Only
Hunt Code: ELK-1-183

Unit 2, Rifle, December 10-14, Cow Only (Any Antlerless Elk) Standard License Fee ($60), Available to NM Residents Only, Unit 2 is our home unit. It's a legendary mule deer unit, but we've had good elk hunting here too. This unit is a sleeper, because it doesn't look like typical elk habitat, but ends up being a great hunt for our hunters. This is a tag that you are most likely to draw and makes a great "back-up" selection.)
Hunt Code: ELK-1-104
 

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2022 Mobility Impaired Elk

Unit 34, Rifle, Mobility Impaired (Requires New Mexico M.I. Certificate), October 8-12, Either sex elk, Standard License Fee ($90 NM Resident/ $548 Non-Resident) , all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available (This is an unbeatable rifle hunt in the heat of the rut if you qualify for Mobility Impaired status)
Hunt Code: ELK- 1-315

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2022 Youth Only Elk

Unit 34, Rifle, Youth Only (<18 y.o.), October 8-12, Either Sex Elk, High Demand License Fee , ($90 NM Resident/ $773Non-Resident), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. (This is a superb bull or cow hunt in the heat of the rut. If you want to do something really special for your young hunter this is it. They will remember this hunt for the rest of their life and thank you) Ask about our discount for youth hunters.
Hunt Code: ELK-1-313

Unit 34, Rifle, Youth Only (<18 y.o.), October 8-12, Cow Only (Any Antlerless Elk) , Available to NM Residents Only, Standard License Fee ($58), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. If you want to do something really special for your young hunter this is it. They will remember this hunt for the rest of their life and thank you) Ask about our youth discounts
Hunt Code: ELK-1-314

Unit 2, Rifle, Youth Only, (<18 y.o.), December 10-14, Cow Only (Any Antlerless Elk), Available to NM Residents Only, Standard License Fee ($58), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available
Hunt Code: ELK-1-105

Unit 52, Rifle, Youth Only, (<18 y.o.), November 12-16, Cow Only (Any Antlerless Elk), Available to NM Residents Only, Standard License Fee ($58), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available
Hunt Code: ELK-1-180

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Mule Deer Options

2022 Rifle Mule Deer

We primarily hunt Unit 2 for mule deer. This is our home unit. We live here and know this unit. There is no better mule deer hunting in New Mexico, and there is no better outfitter than SJRO for your Unit 2 deer hunt. There is recent good news for the mule deer hunter. The season dates were all pushed one week later and thus deeper into the rut and migration dates. Deer hunting will be phenomenal this year with these season changes.
Unit 2 in my opinion it is the finest mule deer habitat in the nation. The record books tell you all you need to know about the trophy potential of Rio Arriba County. There are more Boone and Crockett entries for Rio Arriba County than for any county in the nation. Only Colorado as an entire state exceeds the number of entries as Rio Arriba County, New Mexico.

Unit 2A, Rifle, October 29-November 2, Standard License Fee ($41 Resident / $283 Non Resident), Buck Only (Minimum Fork Antlered), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available (Good second or third choice)
Hunt Code: DER-1-100

Note: The new season dates will push all seasons deeper into the rut and the migration. Hunting has been tremendous. Due to the migration and the onset of the rut, numbers of big bucks soar as the days go by in late October and early November. This is the year to get that monster buck. John 575-621-6158

Unit 2B, Rifle, October 22-26, Standard License Fee ($41 Resident / $283 Non Resident) , Buck Only (Minimum Fork Antlered), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available (Good second or third choice)
Hunt Code: DER-1-109

Unit 2B, Rifle, October 29- November 2, Standard License Fee ,($41 Resident / $283 Non Resident) Buck Only (Minimum Fork Antlered), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. New season dates put this hunt well into the migration and the beginning of rut activity. (Good second, or third choice)
Hunt Code: DER-1-111

Unit 2B, Rifle, November 5-9, Quality License Fee ($41 Resident / $368 Non-Resident), Buck Only (Minimum fork Antlered), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available (Our top pick for your first choice. Superb hunt with monster muleys in heat of rut. The new season dates this year make this hunt a real winner. I don't think you can find a better hunt in the nation. You should have this hunt at the top of your life's "To Do" list)
Hunt Code: DER-1-113

Unit 2C, Rifle, November 12-16, Quality / High Demand License Fee ($41 Resident / $368 Non-Resident) , Buck Only (Minimum Fork Antlered), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available (This is a carefully managed trophy unit with some huge bucks in it. This unit is big and rough and is for the serious mule deer hunter. THIS IS A SUPERB UNIT. Tags are limited here, but it's your chance to kill a record book deer. The records are dominated by bucks from this county (Rio Arriba) This is a late hunt and the rut is kicking in. The big boys will be stepping out. We love this unit but you have to be aware that you are in for a hunt that will be demanding and require good optics and a lot of concentration. Truly the best hunt out there for the hardcore trophy mule deer enthusiast. Make this hunt your first choice and see if you “hit the lottery” Good Luck!

Hunt Code: DER-1-125 

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2022 Mule Deer Youth Only

Unit 2A, Rifle, Youth Only (<18), November 19-27, Standard License Fee , ($29 Resident / $283 Non Resident) , Buck Only (Minimum Fork Antlered), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. Parents, consider this hunt a chance to give your young hunter a lifetime experience; a chance for a mule deer in one of the most historic trophy units of the west.
Hunt Code: DER-1-102

Unit 2B, Rifle, Youth Only (<18) November 19-27, Standard License Fee,($29 Resident / $283 Non Resident), Buck Only (Minimum fork Antlered), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available. Parents, consider this hunt a chance to give your young hunter a lifetime experience; a chance for a mule deer in one of the most historic trophy units of the west.
Hunt Code: DER-1-115

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Unit 2A, Archery, January 1-15, 2023, Standard License Fee ,($41 Resident / $283 Non Resident), Buck Only (Minimum Fork Antlered), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available (2A is a good unit with the great genetics of this area. Although there is less available area than with its more well-known sister units 2B and 2C, is a good unit with some great hunting opportunity. Consider it for your second or third choice.
Hunt Code: DER-2-105


Unit 2B, Archery, January 1-15, 2023, Quality/High Demand License Fee, ($41 Resident / $368 Non-Resident) , Buck Only (Minimum Fork Antlered), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available (This is one of the two best winter bow-hunts in the state (or the nation for that matter). Great deer numbers, big bucks in a legendary trophy unit. The record books are dominated by bucks from this county, "Rio Arriba") I'd combine this with Unit 2C as my first and second choices.
Hunt Code: DER-2-119


Unit 2C, Archery, January 1-15, 2022, Quality / High Demand License Fee ($41 Resident / $368 Non-Resident) , Buck Only (Minimum Fork Antlered), all "Outfitted" Hunt Packages Available (This is the hunt for the serious trophy hunter. Huge bucks in this unit. This is the one for those up to the challenge.) I'd combine this with Unit 2B as my first and second choices for the ultimate winter bowhunt.
Hunt Code: DER-2-127

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2022-2023 ORYX

Note: Oryx Applications are due by March 16, 2022. Only 2 hunters are allowed per application. These are the premier "once-in-a-lifetime" hunts (literally; you can only legally hold one of these tags once in your life)

Stallion Range, Rifle, September 9-11, 2022, Either Sex, License Fee $1623, (Plus $150 White Sands Missile Range access fee), Meat and Trophy Care, Meals, Guiding and Accommodations $2500 / Hunter
Hunt Code: ORX-1-100

Rhodes Canyon, Rifle, October 21-23, 2022, Either Sex, License Fee $1623 (Plus $150 White Sands Missile Range access fee), Meat and Trophy Care, Meals, Guiding and Accommodations $2500 / Hunter
Hunt Code:ORX-1-102

Stallion Range, Rifle, January 13-15, 2023, Either Sex, License Fee $1623, (Plus $150 White Sands Missile Range access fee), Meat and Trophy Care, Meals, Guiding and Accommodations $2500 / Hunter
Hunt Code: ORX-1-105

Rhodes Canyon, Rifle, December 2-4, 2022, Either Sex, License Fee $1623 (Plus $150 White Sands Missile Range access fee), Meat and Trophy Care, Meals, Guiding and Accommodations $2500 / Hunter
Hunt Code:ORX-1-104

Stallion Range, Rifle, January 27-29, 2023, Either Sex, License Fee $1623, (Plus $150 White Sands Missile Range access fee), Meat and Trophy Care, Meals, Guiding and Accommodations $2500 / Hunter
Hunt Code:ORX-1-106



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Turkey Hunts

We will conduct spring turkey hunts in Unit 34, the Sacramento Mountains of south central New Mexico. There are great turkey numbers here and this is a good opportunity to add a Merriams to your slam. Available dates for these hunts are From April 15-May 10. 2023. Tags are available over the counter and are not subject to any draw requirements. Your Non-Resident tag costs $100 (resident $25). You may take two bearded turkeys with this tag. This is a great way to shed the winter blues in some beautiful country. We will be hunting in and around the Lincoln Forest. Don't miss this chance for an unforgettable western turkey hunt experience for Merriam's. We will accommodate you in our lodge or set a classic wall tent camp in the middle of prime hunting area. These camps will be the same comfortable setup we're known for on our elk and deer hunts. We'll provide all your accommodations, meals, and supplies for any 5 day hunt period in the above range of dates. We'll put you in great pre-scouted places and get you into some great spring turkey action. You are responsible for your own calls, blinds, decoys. etc.


Cost / person: $2295 for a 5 day all inclusive hunt. (Licenses not included)

Attention Goulds Turkey Hunters - If you want to complete your slam with a Goulds turkey, we have some excellent opportunity in Sonora Mexico. We handle all the permit and gun import details and will guide you to some great Goulds hunting. Call me for details. John 575-621-6158

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