Deciding on clothing for a New Mexico elk hunt can be surprisingly difficult. After all, this is where desert, high plains and Rocky Mountains meet. The weather here is highly variable. You could experience hot temperatures, intense sun, rain and even snow in a matter...
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,...
By Lee Harrison As summer quickly carries on toward fall, many of us are looking forward to elk hunting season. The thrill of calling in big bulls builds every day. If you’re anything like us, these long summer days are fillled with thoughts of big antlers and full...
Anyone who has dreamed of chasing big bull elk out west has found themselves looking at New Mexico more than once. New Mexico is widely known for the Gila units, which can produce monster bulls. These units are the most sought after tags in all of New Mexico. These...
The 2020 hunting season is quickly approaching and we have a few New Mexico pronghorn hunts now available! Guaranteed Tags These trophy antelope hunts include landowner tags. If you didn’t get lucky in the draw this year – no problem! The hunt includes the tag, 3 days...
Having spent my career in the hunting industry, one of the questions I am asked most frequently is, “Why hunt New Mexico?” When answering this question, am I biased? You bet. But after hunting and guiding in other western states, there’s no doubt that New Mexico...
Finding A Hunt That Will Match Your Expectations Across the western United States, there are seemingly endless options for hunters looking for an elk hunting outfitter. I speak with hundreds of hunters each year and as a consumer, I know how daunting this search can...
