The New Mexico applications are done. Now we wait for the draw results. Over the coming spring months, this is the perfect time to prep for the hunting season. Take the time during the off-season to get your gear dialed in. One of the first things on your off-season...
The New Mexico elk hunting season is on the horizon. It’s time to get ready for a guided New Mexico hunt of a lifetime. Our hunts boast a 90+% shot opportunity and the trophy quality is exceptional. Hunters should arrive ready to hike hard, glass hard, and hunt hard....
The New Mexico application deadline is March 17, 2021. If you’re interested in hunting elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, Barbary sheep, pronghorn, or Oryx this year, it’s time to plan your hunt. All applications must be submitted by the March 17th deadline. Here’s what...
Oryx hunting in New Mexico is an action-packed hunt. And it’s the only place in North America to hunt them free range! These are beautiful animals that make exceptional trophies. And the meat is some of the finest wild game you’ll find anywhere. If you’re interested...
Hunt Barbary Sheep (Aoudad) with us in New Mexico! We have a last minute opening for a Barbary Sheep hunt in New Mexico. Ditch the snow and come hunt with us in sunny New Mexico this month. If you’re interested in this opportunity, call Jerry directly at...
Whether you’re coming to New Mexico for a bow hunt, muzzleloader hunt or rifle hunt, it’s important to come prepared and confident in your weapon. Elk are big, tough animals. In the following video, Jerry outlines some of our weapon recommendations for a New Mexico...
We had a great November full of memorable muzzleloader and rifle hunts for elk and mule deer. Some of the late season hunts were challenging, but that just comes with the territory. Here’s a quick update on the November hunts here in New Mexico: November kicked off...
As we look forward to a new year of elk hunting in New Mexico, we hope many of you are also getting excited about next year’s hunting plans. No sooner does one season end, than planning for the next one begins! When it comes to planning a New Mexico elk hunt, from the...
When many hunters think of elk hunting, it often comes with thoughts of loud bugles and aggressive bulls. But outside those few weeks in September and early October, calling isn’t the most productive tactic – in fact even during the rut, other tactics can sometimes be...
We’d like to highlight another one of our favorite hunting units in New Mexico. Unit 17 is easily one of our top places to hunt elk. It’s known to hold some of the biggest bull elk in New Mexico. And the rugged terrain makes it a classic western hunting experience. If...
During a quick break in our hunting schedule, we’d like to share a quick update on our October elk hunts here in New Mexico. Here’s a rundown of what happened at LOH Outfitters last month… The October elk hunts here in New Mexico got off to a quick start and our...
By Brendon Rosales This season, our New Mexico archery elk hunting was a bit of an odd one – but what else would we expect in 2020?! Fortunately, COVID didn’t put a damper on our hunts. In fact, our guides and hunters were thrilled to be out in the field for some elk...
Over the last several weeks, we’ve put together some videos on our recommended elk hunting gear and clothing systems. Hopefully, these provide some helpful tips as you prepare for a New Mexico hunt! In case you missed them, go check out our previous videos that cover...
A New Mexico mule deer hunt is a classic spot-and-stalk adventure. Hunting these western icons is totally addicting and it’s easy to see why so many hunters become obsessed with mule deer. Here at LOH Outfitters, we enjoy both private ranch and draw hunt...
Previously, we shared our recommended clothing for a warm, early season elk hunt or pronghorn hunt. If you’re interested in our early season packing scheme, go take a look here. In this blog post, we’ll be talking about cold weather gear. Yes, the weather...
We enjoyed a great antelope hunting season here in New Mexico! The LOH Outfitters crew worked hard, and our hunters were able to take some outstanding pronghorn. Here’s a recap of the 2020 season. Our hunters this year experienced a 100% success rate on all of...
Deciding on clothing for an early season elk hunt can be surprisingly difficult. After all, this is where desert, high plains and Rocky Mountains meet. The weather here in New Mexico is highly variable. You could experience hot temperatures, intense sun, rain and even...
New Mexico offers some of the best big game hunting opportunities of any western state. To learn more about why you should be applying in New Mexico, go see our previous article on that subject. Here’s an overview of how the New Mexico big game draw works: No...
With elk season upon us, many of us are dreaming of bugling elk, full freezers and awesome trophy antlers. When it comes to preserving those antlers, keep in mind that elk are extremely large. Whether it’s the cost or the sheer size, a shoulder mount may not be the...
Elk hunting in New Mexico unit 36 is one of favorite places to guide. It’s steep and rugged. But a high density of elk and quality bulls make this one of the best elk hunts in the state. Unit 36 Overview “If you want to go get a lot of action and see a ton of elk,...
Drawing an early season tag for a New Mexico elk hunt in one of the great units that we hunt here at LOH Outfitters is flat-out exciting. Our hunters have averaged a 90% opportunity rate on bulls between 300” to 400”. For those who weren’t able to come up with a tag...
The season is quickly approaching and our hunting guides have been working hard, scouting for elk, mule deer and pronghorn here in New Mexico. As hunters, we know that every season brings a unique set of opportunities and challenges. Fortunately, we have some great...
By Lee Harrison Elk calling during the rut is one of the most exhilarating things on this planet. When 700-pound animals scream at each other and you’re in the mix of things, it’ll make your heart jump out of your chest. However, it doesn’t always happen this way....
A fully guided elk hunt isn’t cheap. Nor would you want it to be. The bitter taste of a poor experience can last a long time. We receive many questions about the costs that factor into a hunt. So we thought it would be worthwhile to break it down. What is the cost of...
In case you missed it, we recently highlighted our elk hunts in New Mexico’s primitive weapon units 13, 15 and 17. Even though we concentrate on these bow and muzzleloader-only units, we do offer guided hunts in some other great areas across the state. Here,...
