"Outfitted" Hunts" ...In all our "Outfitted" hunts, we provide your shelter, bedding, food, water, firewood, lighting, utensils, and all camp gear. Whichever option you choose, you will be hunting the same areas, staying in the same accommodations, eating the same food and enjoying the same camaraderie. All packages are based on a 5 day hunt period. The main variable is the level of guiding we provide. Our tents are heated with wood stoves. A camp shower and latrine facilities are provided. Most of my hunters will tell you they've never had better accommodations in any camp for any price. “Outfitted Non -guided ” ($1700 / hunter) This is my most popular hunt for experienced hunters on a budget. Hunters receive the full camp and trophy assistance services, maps, tips, and as much camp guidance as we can give, but you are self guided on your hunt. “Outfitted Semi-guided” ($2200 / hunter) Hunters receive 2 days of guiding to be scheduled anytime during their 5 day hunt period. Guides are assigned a maximum of 2 hunters for any given day. A team approach to an elk hunt is useful and 2 hunters can be staged very effectively to bring about a kill. This is a good way to get a couple of days of coaching prior to hunting on your own. This is also a very popular hunt with my experienced hunters. “Outfitted-Fully Guided" ($3200 / hunter) Hunters receive 2 on 1 (max) guiding for the entire 5 days. This is our premium full service hunt and our professional guide staff can greatly enhance your chances of success. I am often told by my hunters it was their best hunt ever. “Valles Caldera Outfitted-Fully Guided" ($4800 / hunter) Hunters receive 1 on 1 guiding for any hunt in the spectacular Valles Caldera National Preserve for the entire 5 days. We are one of very few outfitters authorized to hunt in the preserve. This is our premium full service hunt and our top-flight guide staff can greatly enhance your chances of success. Valles Caldera hunts require application in a separate lottery. See our Valles Caldera page for more information on these unique hunts. “Special Opportunity Hunts (sargent Wildlife Management Area) Outfitted-Fully Guided" ($4800 / hunter) Hunters receive 1 on 1 guiding for any hunt we list in the sargent WMA. This is a unique unit set aside and managed by the NM department of Game and Fish as a Wildlife study area. The sargent WMA is on the northern border of New Mexico (with Colorado) and is some of the most spectacular elk habitat there is. Elk numbers and trophy quality are great. This a very strictly managed area. Licenses are very limited. There is no vehicular access allowed to the unit. This is truly a special opportunity and well worth putting as a first choice on your application. It won't hurt your chances of drawing another premium unit as your second or third choice, and just might get you in on the hunt of a lifetime.

We have packs horses and mules available and we’ll accompany you to retrieve your kill. We have meat equipment available and will help you process your kill for freezing or for transport to your butcher. We'll help you with your cape and trophies and advise you on the best options for getting them home or to your taxidermist. Caping, packing and shipping services available for a small additional fee. (We do expect you to participate at all times in the cleaning and retrieval of your kill)

In the cases of remote hunt areas or "spike camps" we provide saddle stock to get you into your camp.

In all our "Outfitted" hunt packages you are required only to bring your own personal clothing and hunting gear. Many of our hunters bring their own sleeping bag, but it’s not required if you’re traveling light. We provide clean warm bedding. Hunters who are driving in sometimes bring 4-wheelers which help in getting you around on the forest roads. Some hunters bring freezer or insulated boxes to transport their meat home.

Airport pick-up and drop-off is available for hunters wishing to fly in. There is a small charge each way for airport pickup and drop-off service which varies with group size and airport. We have found that unless you are booked for a "Outfitted Fully Guided Hunt" you should plan on renting an SUV at the airport so you'll have transportation to camp and around your hunt area.
 

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"Drop Camp" Hunts ($1150 / Hunter) Our " Drop Camp" hunts are a favorite with our independent minded, do it yourself type hunters who want a quality camp setup in a good area but don't want to waste good hunting days in transporting a camp, finding a site, and setting it up. You'll arrive to a fully equipped camp; tents and shelter, bedding, water, firewood, lighting, cook stove, utensils, and all camp gear. Our tents are heated with wood stoves and a camp shower and latrine facilities are provided. (Pre-cooked frozen meals, and groceries can also be provided for an additional fee.) You are required only to bring your own food, soft drinks, personal clothing and hunting gear. Many of our hunters bring their own sleeping bag, but it’s not required if you’re traveling light. We provide clean warm bedding. Hunters who are driving in sometimes bring 4-wheelers which help in getting you around on the forest roads. Some hunters bring freezers or insulated boxes to transport their meat home. The main difference between these drop camps and our "Outfitted" camps is that these camps are largely unattended by our staff and camp livestock, You're on your own for your hunt, and you will do your own meal preparation. The equipment and accommodations are of the same high quality as our attended camps. These camps are economically priced and are available for a broader selection of hunt areas than our "Outfitted" packages. Often a group wishing to apply for a hunt unit we're not especially active in will select this hunt package to have their camp in the unit they want. Feel free to call me to discuss a custom tailored drop camp package, and for availability in your desired unit. Your license application will be processed in the outfitter pool thus improving your odds of being drawn.

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"Scouting Only" Hunts $450 / hunter  (additional hunters on the same application pay 1/2 price ) This is the hunt for the truly independent minded, do it yourself, "coyote camper" , . This service is available for most hunting units in the state. (This service is not available for the hunts listed on our "Choosing a Hunt" page. ) This service includes the following:

We'll provide you general habitat, trophy, geographical data, and drawing statistics on the various hunting units and hunt options so you can select a hunt that fits your schedule and trophy goals.

Upon selection of a unit, submit your application to the NM Department of Game and Fish. Note: You must submit applications for "Scouting Only" in the regular (non-guided) pool. I other words this package does not qualify you for entry in the outfitter pool for purposes of the license drawing. This is a change from my previous procedures in prior years so be sure you are aware of and understand this distinction. All of our "Outfitted" and "Drop Camp" packages (in approved units) qualify you for application in the outfitter pool. Scouting Only hunts do not. When you apply for a "Scouting Only" Hunt, be sure you respond "No" when asked "Is this a guided hunt?" during the application process.


If you are successful in drawing a tag, we will physically scout your hunt unit as close as feasible to your season and provide you up-to-date scouting information for your unit. This will include forage condition, water distribution, roads, photographs, any animal sightings, trophy quality, suggested camp sites, local facilities, emergency contacts, suppliers, etc.

Includes applicable large scale Forest Service, or BLM map(s) for the area (Usually 1:100,00 scale)

Includes up to three, full size, 7.5 minute topographical maps for promising areas. We'll provide you our suggested hunt strategies, with GPS coordinates and maps of good waterholes, feeding areas, campsites, etc.

We'll email you map segments and photographs well before you hunt so you can start to plan your hunt. I some cases aerial photographs will be available for your study.

We'll provide detailed driving instructions and road maps to your area. We'll suggest appropriate airports and car rental instruction if you will be arriving by air.

You are eligible for camp gear rental, horse tack rental, camp supplies , and many other additional services you may request.

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Miscellaneous Fees

• Additional Days in "Outfitted Camp" $160/ day (Non-guided day)

• Additional Days in "Outfitted Camp" $380/ day (Guided day)

• Additional Days in "Drop Camp" $60/ day
   

We have rentals of horses, tack, camp equipment, and other hunting accessories available for some areas. Please call me for availability and a rate quotation
 

Typical License Fees For Non-Residents of New Mexico

• Bull Elk in "Standard" unit $543

• Cow Elk in "Standard" unit $333

• Bull Elk in "Quality or High Demand" unit $768

• Mule Deer in "Standard" unit $270

• Mule Deer in "Quality or High Demand" unit $355

• Black Bear $260

• Oryx $1618

• Turkey $110 (Second Tag is $10)

I am always available to discuss a hunt with you so feel free to email me or call me at either of the numbers below to get started planning your hunt. Evenings and weekends are fine as well.

	John Jaquez San Juan River Outfitters and Livery Co. #200 Rd. 4599 Blanco,NM 87412 505-632-3530 (home) 505-621-6158 (mobile)