The weather in New Mexico can vary widely, as hunting trips span multiple seasons and elevations. Being a high desert environment in many areas, the comfort level for fall hunts is much nicer than states far to the north. Cold nights, mild days and stable temperatures...
Outside of the frigid late season whitetails and late depredation hunts, the majority of big game seasons end before or shortly after the New Year. Big game seasons kick back off in the early fall with archery hunts. But that still leaves a good chunk of the year...
With our favorite hunting trade shows back on the calendar for 2022, we’re looking forward to seeing many of you in person again! We always enjoy the opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones at these events. If you’ve been interested in a...
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...
In a state that’s known for big bull elk, New Mexico mule deer hunts often fly under the radar. But these hunts can produce some trophy quality bucks. The late season mule deer hunts are a favorite among our guides. The climate and habitat here are great for growing...
No matter what big game species you’re hunting in New Mexico, quality hunting optics are an important part of the equation. This country is big and open, often requiring us to glass long distances. What’s more, drawing a big game tag in New Mexico can be a big deal...
New Mexico is full of surprises when it comes to big game. Most hunters already know about the world-class elk hunting. There are also outstanding opportunities to hunt oryx, Barbary sheep (aoudad), mule deer, record-book pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep and desert...
Elk are notoriously difficult to pin down and the hunters consistently harvesting animals are systematic and skilled in their approach to every hunt. It doesn’t matter if you’re elk hunting in New Mexico or in Washington; these common mistakes will hurt your chances...
Hunters often ask us for a rifle recommendation when planning a New Mexico hunt. What’s the best rifle for a pronghorn hunt? What’s the best rifle for an elk hunt? Our recommendation is simple. Have one rifle that you know extremely well and use it for everything....
Our 2021 New Mexico pronghorn hunting has been an absolute blast! First and most importantly, we’d like to extend a big thanks to the wonderful hunters who joined us this year. It has been a pleasure hunting with each one of you. We hope to see you back here in...
We’ve been guiding muzzleloader elk hunts in New Mexico for years. But over the past several years, Best of the West Muzzleloaders have fundamentally changed our success on black powder elk hunts. That might sound like hyperbole. But it’s a fact. To learn...
No matter where you find yourself hunting elk this fall, there are a couple of universal things you can do to improve your chances of elk hunting success. And beyond just elk hunting, these principles could apply to any other type of hunt. On a long hunt, it can be...
Summer Oryx hunting is one of the greatest big game hunting opportunities that New Mexico has to offer. It happens at a time of year when there’s little if any other hunting available. The meat is absolutely some of the best game meat in the world. And it’s an...
At LOH Outfitters, our elk hunters have exceptional success rates for mature bull elk. We focus on some of the best New Mexico elk units for trophy bulls, including the remote Gila Wilderness and Cibola National Forest. Every hunt is unique. Each unit offers something...
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...
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...
