2015 Edition - New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides

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Members of the new mexico council of outfitters and guides
JFW Ranch Consulting, LLC
“Your Connection to New Mexico Success”
Premier Nm Private Ranch
& Public Land – Elk, Deer, Antelope,
Oryx, Bighorn & Barbary Sheep
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www.newmexicobiggamehunting.com
505.294.7861
Table of Contents
38 . . . . . MISSION STATEMENT
HUNTING IN NEW MEXICO ... PAGE 41
38 . . . . . CODE OF ETHICS
39 . . . . . BOARD OF DIRECTORS
39 . . . . . PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
39 . . . . . WE’RE WORKING FOR YOU
41 . . . . . HUNTING IN NEW MEXICO
47 . . . . . 4 SEASONS OF FLY FISHING IN
. . . . . . . NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
51 . . . . . 2014 NEW MEXICO OUTFITTERS &
. . . . . . . GUIDES MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
4 SEASONS OF FLY FISHING IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
... PAGE 47
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ... PAGE 51
New Mexico Stockman
Write or call: P.O. Box 7127
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87194
505/243-9515
Fax: 505/998-6236
[email protected]
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51 . . . . . . . . Native Big Game Outfitters
52 . . . . . . . . Exotic Species Outfitters
54 . . . . . . . . Predator Hunting Outfitters
55 . . . . . . . . Bird Hunting Outfitters
56 . . . . . . . . Fishing Outfitters
57 . . . . . . . . Recreational Outfitters
Cover Photo:
Desert Bighorn Ram
by Jim Hamberlin
While both New Mexico Stockman and the New Mexico Council of Outfitters and
Guides strive to provide accurate information and ensure accurate advertising, the
publisher or council cannot be held responsible for the ultimate quality of the products
or information contained in this publication. Neither the council, it’s officers, directors,
or contractors are guarantors of your satisfaction with the products advertised herein.
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NMCOG Mission Statement
The aim and purpose of the New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides is to promote and protect the professional hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation industry in
New Mexico while improving the state’s valuable wildlife and habitat resources. We
serve as an advocate for the industry by maintaining high ethical standards and insuring
a quality outdoor experience for the client. Our goal is to enhance the image of professional hunting, to educate the public on the environmental and economic benefits provided by the industry, to better the professional pursuits of our members, and to help preserve New Mexico’s rich heritage of hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities. For more
information please visit our website www.nmoutfitters.com. You can also like us on
Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
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Outfitters & Guides
Code of Ethics
1 . The outfitter and guide will utilize knowledge
and skill for the benefit of the public and the profession they serve. They will cooperatively strive
to extend the public knowledge and appreciation
of the profession.
2 . The outfitter and guide will be loyal to the
client or employer and perform the job to the best
of their ability at all times.
3 . The outfitter and guide shall direct their best
efforts towards the fulfillment of the contractual
obligations and do nothing that will infringe upon
the rights of the client or the cause of good
sportsmanship.
4 . The outfitter and guide shall advertise in a dignified manner, setting forth a factual presentation
of the services prepared to be rendered for the
prospective clients, or the public, and the cost of
such service.
5 . If the outfitter has the responsibility to furnish
stock, equipment or boats, the equipment furnished shall be properly maintained, operated and
handled. The outfitter shall maintain adequate
sanitary service facilities and serve wholesome
food only to be conditioned by the primitive nature
of the surroundings.
6 . The outfitter and guide shall respect the rights
of the other outfitters and guides and shall not,
without just cause, directly or indirectly, injure
the reputation of the individual or business. The
outfitter and guide shall refrain from expressing
publicly opinions in regard to other outfitters and
guides or on allied technical subjects, unless
informed as to the facts related thereto.
7 . The outfitter and guide shall guard the profession against the admission of persons unqualified
because of moral character or who are of inadequate training and thus unable to perform as a
professional.
8 . The outfitter and guide shall cooperate in
extending training opportunities to others through
an interchange of ideas and experiences and by
seeking other means to assure the longevity of
the profession.
9 . The outfitter and guide shall support the New
Mexico Department of Game and Fish laws and
will use approved methods in the care of wildlife
harvests. The outfitter and guide shall protect the
fields and forests from the ravages of wildfire and
support the conservation of natural resources.
10 . The outfitter and guide shall practice appropriate minimum- impact camping techniques, and
shall cooperate with other outfitters and guides,
as well as agency personnel, to continue to
develop better methods of caring for the lands
and waters upon which the outfitter or guide
operates.
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CONTACT US
NM Council of Outfitters and Guides
505-440-5258
www.nmoutfitters.com
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THE NEW MEXICO COUNCIL OF
OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES
51 Bogan Road
Stanley, NM 87056
Ph: 505-440-5258
www.NMoutfitters.com
Message from We’re Working for You
the Presidnt
T
o all the hunters that either
live in or come hunt our great
state, we at the New Mexico
Council of Outfitters and Guides
want to THANK YOU for your
patronage to the State of New Mexico’s economy and the NM Department of Game and Fish revenue. To
all those that have never experienced the beauty of this vast western state,
please accept our invitation to come and see for yourselves what diverse
wildlife this state has to offer.
Outfitter and guide members want to assure you that we have your best
interests at heart and strive to prove that by adhering to the high standards
within our “Outfitter and Guide Code of Ethics.” We want your feedback
and ask that if you ever have an issue with your New Mexico hunting or fishing experience, please let us know the good and bad so that we can better
serve your interests.
I come to this job, newly elected in 2015, and knowing I have large shoes
to fill. On behalf of myself and my fellow directors, I want to thank former
President, Bob Atwood for his many years of dedicated, fair minded service
to the Council and the hunters of New Mexico.
Our industry has many issues facing it, from the attacks by both the antihunting and anti-gun lobbies to issues facing us with the Endangered
Species Act. I personally have a goal to assure you that the outfitting industry in New Mexico is your partner as we go forward to address these issues
with common sense actions to further your enjoyment of all New Mexico
has to offer.
To all of the outfitters and guides out there, whether in state or out of
state, we ask that you join us. We need your help, like never before, to build
partnerships with the organizations that see and understand the need for our
industry. We also need to educate those that don’t know us to better understand what we contribute to them and this great state.
And to those who are thinking about a western hunting or fishing trip,
please consider New Mexico, the “Land of Enchantment”, in your future
plans. We would appreciate the opportunity to introduce you to our culture,
the local folks, and you will go home knowing you have a friend in New
Mexico.
Jim Welles
President, New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides
Officers & Board of Directors
Jim Welles, President
Albuquerque, NM
Rick Simpson, Vice President
Glencoe, NM
GT Nunn, Secretary-Treasurer
Bosque, NM
Bob Atwood, Past President
Belen, NM
Jordan Hall, Guide Director
Las Cruces, NM
Ray Milligan, Director (NW)
Chama, NM
Tom Klumker, Director (SW)
Alma, NM
John Olivas, Director (NE)
Holman, NM
Mike Root, Director (SE)
Cuchillo, NM
Jack Diamond, Director (Ex-Oficio)
Beaverhead, NM
If you have hunted much in Africa, Canada, or the Western United States
you’ve no doubt noticed that nearly every province or state has an outfitter and
guide association. Commonly referred to as O&G associations in North America,
many are unaware that these groups are essential to the existence of professional
hunting.
So what exactly does an O&G association do? Whether it’s the Namibia Professional Hunting Association (NPHA), Guides and Outfitters Association of
British Columbia (GOABC), or the New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides
(NMCOG) our missions are all the same; to protect the sport of hunting from those
who seek to destroy it, to advocate the interests of the professional hunting industry,
to promote responsible game management, and to support the individuals whose
livelihood depends on hunting.
Most O&G associations provide a continuous presence in local government.
Many have full time lobbyists that work tirelessly to prove the importance of the
industry to government officials, many of whom are unfamiliar with hunting or outdoor recreation in general. Some associations, including NMCOG, also provide
government representation at the national level and work with law makers to ensure
that the people’s right to hunt wild game is preserved for future generations.
Additionally, O&G associations routinely bear the brunt of industry lawsuits
that would otherwise be left to the individual sportsman to fight. Right now, in the
United States, nearly every O&G association is either already fighting or will likely
become involved in some type of endangered species lawsuit. From wolves, to grizzlies, to sage grouse, to prairie chickens, environmental lawsuits are a dime a dozen.
In a world where almost nothing can be accomplished without the ruling of a lawsuit, it should be somewhat comforting to realize that there are currently groups out
there fighting for your right to be a sportsman.
In conjunction with their legislative and litigation efforts, O&G associations
also exist to promote an ethical and quality professional hunting industry. Nearly
each association publishes a directory listing of their membership in order to highlight the industry operators. As a hunter looking to contract with a top quality Outfitter for your trip of a life-time, starting your search at the O&G association’s website is likely your best bet. O&G associations strive to maintain local industries of
the highest ethical standards by supporting Outfitters who exemplify strong
integrity, demonstrate good character ,and possess all of the required permits,
licenses, and insurance to operate in that state or province. And if you notice that
your outfitter’s name is not listed as a member of their local O&G association your
first question to them should be, why not?
The New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides was founded in 1978 by a
group of hunting outfitters who saw the need to form a formal organization to protect their industry against the growing threats of powerful special interest groups.
This remains the central objective of the association today and has grown to encompass the guided fishing industry as well. NMCOG is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization that is funded 100 percent by membership dues and donations. Funds are
stretched to finance everything from legislative efforts, to litigation, to industry promotion.
For most O&G associations budgets are tight and organizations are in a continual juggling act to make a small amount of money go a very long way.
Outfitter/guide membership dues alone are never sufficient to cover the expenses
incurred to advocate the interests of
the industry. O&G associations rely
on the support of sportsmen such as
yourself to help finance the efforts of
the organization. Whether you routinely contract with an Outfitter,
you’re a non-resident do-it-yourself
hunter, or you’re a resident hunter,
please consider supporting the O&G
association in the area where you hunt.
A sportsman membership with
NMCOG is just $25/year. Support the
folks that defend your right to pursue 2014 North American O&G Association
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Hunting in
New Mexico
hile it seems unthinkable to those of us
from, or familiar with, the Land of
Enchantment, New Mexico is often partnered with the subconscious image of a hot, dry,
and flat desert wasteland. And while the state does
offer areas of breath taking rose-colored deserts,
New Mexico is actually the 4th most mountainous
state in the Nation, with a mean elevation of 5,700
feet. Landscapes range from high snow capped
peaks to low windswept grasslands and encompasses nearly everything in-between.
Victims of the New Mexico stereotype are also
often surprised to learn that the state is plentiful
with wild game and fishing. New Mexico has been
successful in establishing itself as a significant and
well respected location to hunt large, trophy quality elk, and that’s not the only once in a life time
opportunity to be had. From an assortment of
native big game, to free ranging exotic game, to
predator hunting with hounds, to world class fly
fishing; New Mexico should definitely be on your
sportsman bucket list.
New Mexico are famed for their heavy horned big
bucks. Good numbers of mule deer can also be
found in the Gila and Cibola national forests.
Booking a private land hunt with an outfitter is
your best bet for bagging a trophy.
Tracking or spot-stalking are the preferred
methods for hunting mule deer in NM. It helps to
be in fair-good physical condition as steep climbs
and unpredictable terrain are common. Mule deer
are not as flighty as whitetails and even bow
hunters have a good chance to sneak within range
of a bedded muley.
In addition to mule deer, New Mexico has substantial populations of whitetail deer in the northeastern corner of the state and the southwest corner
is home to the illusive
“gray ghost” or Coues
deer. Coues deer are a subspecies of whitetail deer.
One of the smallest deer in
America, they stand about
30 inches tall at the shoulder and rarely exceed 100
pounds. Coues deer are
one of the most difficult
species of deer to harvest
and would be a prized addition to any trophy room.
DEER
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Tracking a buck mule deer is the classic hunt of
the American West and the mountains of Northern
While NM has a reputation for being rather arid,
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heavily forested alpine wilderness actually covers
a large portion of the state. These forests are home
to more than 70,000 Rocky Mountain elk. Few
western states come close to matching New Mexico in size, number, and quality of elk hunts.
Bull elk are undoubtedly the state’s most coveted big game trophy.
Early-season elk hunts take place during the rut
and the action can be as good, if not better, than
any other time during the year. The best method to
harvest a bull during this time of year is to draw the
animal toward you with a bugle or cow call.
Winter comes early in the high country of New
Mexico so hunters need to remember to prepare for
varying weather conditions. Late-season hunts can
be very cold and snow
laden while early-season
hunts can be cold at night
and very warm during the
day. Conditions can
quickly change from warm
and sunny to cold and
cloudy with rain or snow.
Hunters should prepare for
conditions to change
rapidly. Good boots and
warm, layered clothing are
essential.
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tion of elk herds in New Mexico you can find great
hunts that are suited to nearly any physical ability.
Whether your dream hunt involves minimal hiking
and the comforts of a warm hunting lodge or an
extended backcountry hunt spending several days
horseback at a remote mountain camp, New Mexico can provide what you are looking for.
BIGHORN SHEEP
photo by Art Orthman
The bighorn sheep industry in New Mexico has
a long and respected reputation. The Rocky Mountain Bighorn sheep of the state’s alpine wilderness
are a premier trophy for sportsman around the
world. The largest wild sheep in North America,
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575-642-8090
rams can weigh over 300 pounds and stand 42
inches at the shoulder.
Desert Bighorn sheep, native to the southwestern United States, can also be found in New Mexico and are a rare and prized opportunity for any
sheep hunter. Slightly smaller in body size and
horn girth than their rocky mountain cousins, these
animals also have extremely acute eyesight and
can watch an animal, or hunter, from up to a mile
away.
Sheep hunting is all about glassing and the best
guides carry spotting scopes and binoculars of the
finest quality. An experienced sheep guide will be
able to judge the size of a ram through a spotting
scope to ensure that you get the ram you really
want.
Most sheep outfitting is done with packhorses
and tent frame camps. Any seasoned
sheep hunter knows there will be long
days in the saddle and that the climb
into the high country, often above
12,000 ft in elevation, will be tough on
the legs and feet. It is essential to get
your body in shape, especially if you
are unaccustomed to being at high elevations, and toughening up your mind
can be equally as important.
Vigilance is king in the backcountry.
Remember to pack emergency gear and
you can never have enough layered
clothing. Drinking plenty of water is the
key to fighting off altitude sickness and
a good mountain rifle is also essential. However,
probably more important are the many hours spent
fine-tuning your shooting skills and learning the
trajectory of your firearm in preparation of the
hunt.
PRONGHORN
Pronghorn, commonly referred to as antelope,
are unique to North America and are plentiful
along the windswept prairies of New Mexico. On a
good day you may spot as many as 100 at a time.
Getting close enough to get a good shot is the real
trick. Pronghorn are the second fasted land animal
on earth. Second only to the cheetah, pronghorn
can run up to 55 mph and can maintain speeds of
35 mph for several miles. Hunting requires
patience and stealth. Get ready to crawl, pronghorn
can detect movement from up to four miles away.
Active both day and night, pronghorn prefer
open terrain and depend on their keen eyesight and
lightning speed for defense. Because the pronghorn is not a large target, it is important to make an
accurate shot. The preferred rifle for hunting antelope is a .243 or .270 with a 100-150 grain bullet.
Most shots are from less than 250 yards but you
should be prepared to take a longer shot. Antelope
appear farther away than they actually are. In treeless country there are few points of reference and
having a good rangefinder on hand is essential.
With its incredible eyesight and blazing speed,
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Hunting in New Mexico
the pronghorn is truly a unique species and a formidable challenge of your stalking and shooting
skills. The animal’s branched horns and prominent
eyes make it an impressive trophy mount.
JAVELINA
Javelinas are the only pig-like animals native to
North America. They are found in southern New
Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. Javelinas have poor
eyesight but exceptional hearing. They usually
travel in bands of six to ten and prefer to stick to
brushy canyon bottoms and grassland. They can
be found around prickly pear cactus and permanent
water sources. In the heat of the day they can be
found along the cooler slopes of the canyon. Javelinas are very aggressive and the whole band can
charge if provoked. They have short straight canine
tusks which they use as their primary defense
against predators.
Pound for pound there is probably no more
exciting desert animal to hunt in North America.
Javelina season in New Mexico is limited to the
first three months of the year and is available
through lottery draw only. An experience spiced
with challenge and an ever present risk of being
charged by sixty pounds of muscle tipped with
sharp tusks will no doubt keep you on your toes.
BLACK BEAR
The term black bear can be misleading. New
Mexico’s black bear population also consists of chocolate brown, tan, and cinnamon
colored bears. Medium in size among the
bears of North America, black bears average 135 pounds although a 400 pound bruin
is not unheard of. Black bears are agile
climbers with an acute sense of smell and
excellent hearing.
Black bears are found in all forested
areas of New Mexico and they tend to feed
on herbaceous growth in dense hidden
areas. An adult male, on average, occupies
an area of 25 square miles but can extend
their territories to as much as 50 miles in
search of food. In New Mexico black bear hunts
are offered in the fall. They are typically hunted
with hounds until the animal is treed. However,
many hunters have also successfully bagged a trophy bear by waiting patiently in a blind near a
known feeding or water source.
COUGAR
Known by many names, the American cougar,
or mountain lion, is one of the most elusive creatures in the world. Found only in the western
hemisphere of the Americas, these big cats can be
found in all mountainous areas of New Mexico.
Veteran hounds-men will tell you that a cougar
hunt seldom unfolds in a way the uninitiated might
expect. A cougar hunt often begins with the search
for a fresh track. Recent snowfall can be a huge
help with this task but is not a requirement for seasoned Outfitters. Once a suitable track
is found the dogs are released and the
fun begins. Cougars are sleek and elusive so hunting them is often unpredictable. Cats are well known to throw
dogs off track and give them the slip or,
sometimes, to turn around and fight.
EXOTIC SPECIES (Oryx,
Persian Ibex, & Aoudad)
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free ranging species of African Oryx and Aoudad
(known locally as Barbary Sheep) as well Persian
Ibex from the mountains of Siberia and Iran.
Oryx, also known as Gemsbok, are large antelope from Africa’s Kalahari Desert. They were
introduced to New Mexico in the 1960s and a sizable population of about 2,500 animals inhabits the
brushy deserts of the White Sands Missile Range
and Tularosa Basin.
Adult male Oryx weigh from 400 to 500
pounds and stand approximately 47 inches at the
shoulder. Their v-shaped, slender, black horns usually measure 30-40 inches in length. Their distinct
black and white faces make them an impressive
mount for any trophy room and their meat is
arguably the best of any wild game.
Oryx roam the canyons, foothills, and lowlands
of the missile range. They typically travel in bands of
up to 50 animals and are prolific breeders. An Oryx
hunt is not usually physically demanding and hunter
success rates are very high on the missile range.
Persian Ibex were also released into New Mexico in the 1960s. Today a herd of approximately
700 head roam the Florida Mountains just outside
of Deming, NM. Ibex are short-legged, agile creatures that are extremely elusive and difficult to
hunt.
Ibex live in rocky, rugged country usually on
high cliffs. They can jump several feet, walk along
sheer cliffs, and spot movement from a half-mile
away. Spot-and-stalk is the preferred hunting
method. Once you spot your Ibex it’s usually a
slow, stealthy, uphill approach to get close enough
for a shot. Ibex can easily bluff and out maneuver
you so it is very helpful to have an experienced
guide assist you during your hunt.
As with Oryx, Barbary sheep were introduced
from to New Mexico from Africa in the 1960s.
Today they are found in small scattered herds
along the rough, mountainous terrain of the high
desert of southern New Mexico. Similar to Ibex,
Barbary sheep are hunted using the spot-and-stalk
technique. Be ready to cover some ground because
as far as Barbary sheep are concerned, the rougher
the terrain the better.
Barbary Sheep are coveted for their prominent
horns which can measure up to 30 inches and curve
upward and then back down. A Barbary sheep
make an impressive body mount because of their
flowing mane, beard, and the unique chaps along
their front legs.
New Mexico boasts an abundant population of
wild turkeys with the Merriams subspecies found
mostly in the northern part of the state and the Rio
Grande subspecies in the south and east. The state
has both spring and fall turkey seasons with excellent hunts on private and public lands.
New Mexico’s wild turkeys are generally
found in mountainous areas in scrub oak and ponderosa pine forests. The gregarious, vocal nature of
the taller Rio Grande turkey makes it an especially
exciting bird to hunt during the spring mating season. The Merriams are known for its impressive
plumage with white-tipped tail feathers and black
body which reflects blue, purple, and bronze hues.
Three species of dove as well as band-tailed
pigeons may be hunted in New Mexico. Starting
each year on the first of September, both Mourning
dove and its larger cousin, the White Wing dove,
are plentiful throughout the state. These birds are
fast flying and offer even the most experienced
wing shooter a range of challenges. Both can be
found in the early morning and late afternoon,
around water holes, and in recently harvested
fields.
The high country of New Mexico holds Blue or
Spruce grouse. Grouse season is early fall and provides both an exciting break for elk hunters as well
as an excuse for any hunter to enjoy the colors and
crisp air of fall in the pine forests. Called “fool
hens” by early settlers because of their habit of
feeding in the open and flushing late, once these
birds have been flushed and are flying they are
every bit as hard to hit as their eastern cousins.
Four species of quail are native to New Mexico. Scaled or Blue quail are the most common
species. Gambels quail are easy to recognize with
their distinctive black top knot. Bobwhite quail can
be found in the far eastern portion of the state and
Montezuma in the southwestern mountains. With
or without dogs, quail offer the upland hunter
every opportunity to either be outwitted or out-run
by their quarry. Quail season lasts from mid
November into February. If you plan to hunt a
Scaled quail better bring your track shoes.
“Scalies” in particular do not hold for Pointers and
would rather run than fly.
Pheasant hunting has an
extremely short season in
New Mexico, normally just
three days in December. The
most successful pheasant
hunting is done either in the
Rio Grande Valley or in the
grain fields of eastern New
Mexico.
Sandhill crane can be
hunted in eastern and central
portions of New Mexico.
They can normally be found
in harvested grain fields and
near water sources. Seasons
vary by region but most hunting is available from
October to January.
Duck hunting opportunities run from September into January. Teal season opens in September
with the other species coming later. Duck species
include Scaup, common Moorhen, Virginia rail,
Sora, Snipe, Canvasback, Pintail, and American
coot. Hunting with decoys is common practice in
the Bosque areas along central New Mexico’s
lakes and rivers.
Species of geese found in New Mexico include
Canadian and White-fronted geese as well as
Snow, Blue-phase snow, and Ross’s geese. Seasons generally run from October to as late as mid■
March for light geese.
Photo by Joseph Gonzales
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Four Seasons
of Fly Fishing
in Northern New Mexico
O
ften when people think of New Mexico
they picture sandy deserts with little
water. This image couldn’t be farther
from reality when describing Northern New
Mexico. The tail end of the Rocky Mountains
heads far into the northern part of the state, creating a landscape that is breathtaking and
extremely diverse. There are high mesas of
sage and juniper, deep rocky canyons, mountains with forests of pines and aspens and
alpine meadows. These different extremes of
altitude and types of landscape offer anglers
the opportunity to fish on many types of water,
all within close proximity of each other. From
mountain meadow creeks, steep gradient freestone streams, alpine lakes, ponds and small
headwaters to larger rivers and tailwaters
below dams, Northern New Mexico has them
all, truly making this area western fly fishing’s
“Land of Enchantment”.
Northern New Mexico’s fishing waters have
four main species of trout available to be caught;
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rainbow, brown and brook trout along with Rio
Grande cutthroats. There is also the possibility of
catching cuttbow trout (a rainbow/cutthroat
hybrid), pike and/or small mouth bass. In most of
the area’s waters an angler will be able to catch
more than one type of trout during a typical fishing
day. In many fishing spots, if an angler is lucky,
there is the chance of catching three or possibly all
four of the main species of trout that live in Northern New Mexico.
Northern New Mexico has good fishing
throughout the whole year primarily due to its
diversity in landscape and altitude. Below is a synopsis of where the best fishing locations typically
are and what kind of fishing one can expect during
the different seasons. The time frames listed are
somewhat generalized and can extend or overlap
due to localized weather and water conditions.
SPRING (March, April & May)
The fish start to get more active as winter turns
into spring and the days get longer and the air and
water temperatures begin to warm up. Many
aquatic insects, that are the prime food source for
most trout, start to move about after being dormant
throughout the winter. This causes the fish to feed
more than they have during the past few months.
The fish will tend to start moving out of the deeper
holes where they have spent the winter into the
shallower, warmer areas of the rivers and lakes. Iceout (when the ice melts) is one of the best times of
year for fishing on Northern New Mexico’s lakes
and ponds as most of them have not been fished on
throughout the winter. The warmer weather and
good fishing conditions in the
springtime are typically governed by
degree of altitude,
with the lower
areas warming up
first. This means
that the streams
and rivers at lower
altitudes will be
fishing well while
those that are
higher up may still
be covered with
snow. As the snow
starts to melt in the
mountains, many
rivers and streams
can have very high Summer - Alpine Meadow Fly Fishing
water conditions
due to run-off. Often the run-off will be occurring in is still cool and the fish are hungry and strong. Midindividual spots in specific drainages so there is June is when the large stoneflies start to hatch in
usually always somewhere to go fishing where the many areas giving anglers some great top-water
water levels aren’t too high. This is a great time of action with large dry flies. Larger trout often smash
year to target the tailwater stretches of the Chama these bigger bugs with abandon; this is quite a thrill!
and the San Juan Rivers where the water flows are As June moves into July the high alpine meadow
regulated by the releases from the dams. Springtime areas start to fish really well. The grasshoppers are
is also when rainbow trout spawn which causes everywhere and they become one of the prime food
them to become quite aggressive and makes the sources for hungry trout. Dry fly action with
larger fish easier to catch.
grasshopper patterns can be phenomenal in most
locations. Northern New Mexico has some of the
SUMMER (June, July & August)
most beautiful and remote mountain streams and
Typically the run-off conditions have subsided rivers in the western United States with mid to late
by the beginning of June and the fishing is excellent summer being the best time of year to target them.
throughout the region in all types of water and loca- At the higher altitudes up in the mountains, the air
tions. The water temperature in the rivers and lakes and water temperatures are pleasant so one doesn’t
usually need to wear wading gear. Fishing these
areas during this time of year is a great way to beat
the summer heat. With so many headwaters,
smaller streams and lakes that are off the beaten
path, anglers can almost always find a spot to be
alone, out in some gorgeous country. In August all
manner of rigs will be working which gives anglers
the opportunity to try their luck with both sub-surface and top-water fishing techniques.
FALL (September, October & November)
Winter - The Trout Don't Stop Eating
The fall is possibly the best season to fish in
Northern New Mexico. The weather is perfect and
the fish really start to try and pack on calories for
the winter which means they tend to bite really
well. As the first frosts start to show up in the high
country, the fishing gets better in the larger sections of the streams and rivers at slightly lower elevations. The fishing in the area’s lakes turns on
again as the water temperatures start to drop. Lake
fish that typically are down deep during the heat of
the summer begin to come up again and cruise the
edges looking for food. In September dry flies still
work well but, as the air starts to cool off even
more into October, nymphs and streamers take
over as the most productive fly patterns. The fall is
when the large brown trout start to think about
spawning. These bigger fish are very hard to catch
until this time of year when they become very
“fired up” and easier to hook. The males often get
the classic hooked jaw known as a kipe and exhibit
bright spawning colors. This is also the prime time
to fish the lakes, rivers and streams in the Chama
area where good fishing typically lasts into early
December. Along with the great fishing, the landscape is incredible with the aspen’s and cottonwood’s leaves turning bright gold and yellow.
Most people associate the fall in Northern New
Mexico with elk and deer hunting; they should add
epic fly fishing to the list.
Grande and cuttbows on the Red River. During the
winter the fish don’t say they are done for the year
– just a lot of the fishermen do.
Many of the best fishing locations in Northern
New Mexico are somewhat hard to find and require
area specific fishing techniques to do well. If you
are interested in fishing in this part of the state, consider hiring a fly fishing guide for at least a day or
two to get you started. Many of the guides, outfit-
ters and lodges in Northern New Mexico also offer
“cast and blast” hunting and fishing packages. In
the fall, elk and deer hunters may want to consider
a day or two of fly fishing as part of their hunting
trip, especially if they tag out early.
For more information about fly fishing in Northern New Mexico please contact: Noah Parker, Land of Enchantment
Guides, www.loeflyfishing.com, [email protected],
505-629-5688.
WINTER (December, January & February)
Fall fishing can continue to be good into early
December, depending on how cold it gets. If the
temperatures drop significantly the fishing will
slow down in many locations. This is not to say the
fishing is finished until the spring – far from it.
Certain rivers such as the San Juan, the lower
Chama, the Red and the Rio Grande offer great
fishing throughout the winter. The only caveat is
the weather. Northern New Mexico can be very
cold but, when the sun is out and there isn’t much
wind, the conditions can be quite pleasant. If one
dresses well and prepares for the elements, a great
day of fishing can be had anytime throughout the
winter months. Probably the biggest benefit to fishing in the winter is that, in popular locations such
as the San Juan River, anglers can often have the
water to themselves. The winter is also the very
best time of the year to target large pike on the Rio
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NATIVE BIG GAME OUTFITTERS
Backcountry Hunts
Steve Jones
1029 Haston Rd
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 361-1053
www.backcountryhunts.com
Beaverhead Outfitters
Jack Diamond
HC 30 Box 446
Winston, NM 87943
(575) 772-5795
www.beaverheadoutfitters.com
Black Mountain Outfitters, Inc
Tom McReynolds
28150 N. Alma Suite 103 #442
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
(602) 705-4297
www.bmohunts.com
Black Range Outfitters, LLC
Sterling Carter
PO Box 97
Winston, NM 87943
(575) 772-5210
Bob Atwood
PO Box 697
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-6867
www.bluemountainoutfitters.com
Circle S. Stables
Kraig Storey
PO Box 371
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 520-5775
www.circlesridingstable.com
Circle Seven Guided Hunts
Rick Rogers
PO Box 707
High Rolls Mtn Pk., NM 88325
(575) 682-2530
www.circlesevenguidedhunts.com
Compass West Outfitters
Chris Guikema
33 Road 25531
Aztec, NM 87401
(505) 801-7500
www.200inches.com
Dirk Neal’s Outfitting Service
Dirk Neal
PO Box 193
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-2729
www.redriverstables.com
Extreme Hunting Adventures
Matt Gilstrap
HC 30 Box 469
Winston, NM 87943
(575) 772-5927
www.newmexico1outfitter.com
Folsom Outfitters
Kyle Bell
PO Box 394
Folsom, NM 88419
(575) 278-2444
www.folsomoutfitters.com
Henderson Guide and Outfitter
Wesley Henderson
Box 170
Winston, NM 87943
(575) 772-5767
JACO Outfitters, LLC
John Olivas
HCR 34 Box 65
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 379-5551
www.jacooutfitters.com
Frontier Outfitting
& Guide Service
G.T. Nunn
PO Box 35
Bosque, NM 87006
(505) 350-9775
James Guide Service
Marvin James
PO Box 2312
Flagstaff, AZ 86003
(928) 526-6212
www.jamesguideservice.com
G3 Outfitters
Jay Platt
PO Box 513
Reserve, NM 8783
(575) 772-5925
www.g3outfitters.com
Jim Welles
10600 Eagle Rock NE
(505) 294-7861
Gavilan Creek Outfitters, LLC
Foster Butt
437 E Old Hickory Blvd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-9323
www.gavilancreekoutfitters.com
Karl Brosig Hunting
Karl Brosig
2413 E. Hwy 80
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 683-6259
Graham’s Guide Service, LLC
Joseph Graham
266 Eagle Creek Canyon Rd.
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 937-2099
www.grahamsguideservices.com
H&A Outfitters, Inc.
Andrew Salgado
PO Box 16461
Santa Fe, NM 87592
(505) 474-6959
www.nmbiggamehunting.com
Kauffman Outfitters
Dennis Kauffman
PO Box 187
Mountain Park, NM 88325
(575) 430-4239
www.kauffmanoutfitters.com
Kennedy Hunting Services, Inc.
Kirk Kennedy
41 Outfitters Rd.
Des Moines, NM 88418
(575) 278-2185
www.kennedyhuntingservices.com
Harrington Ranch Outfitters
Joe Miller
PO Box 532
Mimbres, NM 88049
(575) 536-3313
Knight Guiding/Outfitting LLC
Daric Knight
PO Box 212
Springerville, AZ 85938
(928) 521-9897
www.knightguiding.com
Harry Wood Guide & Outfitter
Harry Wood
5244 CR 149
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-7130
www.harrywoodguides.com
Largo Canyon Outfitters
Mark Mcknight
300 Heiland Rd
Aztec, NM 87410
(505) 330-1639
www.largocanyonoutfitters.com
Haystack Mountain Outfitters
R.A. “Pancho” Maples
3306 Woodbine Way
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 626-3386
Limestone Outfitters
Darell Welty
PO Box 75
Winston, NM 87943
(575) 772-5768
Lobo Outfitters
Dick Ray
4821A Hwy 84
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-5546
www.lobooutfitters.com
Lodge and Ranch at Chama
Land & Cattle Co.
Frank Simms
PO Box 127
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 756-2133
www.lodgeatchama.com
Mangas Outfitters
Tuffy Barnett
PO Box 354
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 838-6202
www.mangasoutfitters.com
Michael Root’s Guide Service
Mike Root
HC 30 Box 35
Cuchillo, NM 87901
(575) 743-2026
Milligan Brand Outfitting, Inc
Ray Milligan
HC 75 Box 87
Chama, NM 87520
(505) 470-1944
www.milliganbrand.com
Morris Mosimann Hunting
Services
Morris Mosimann
HCR 62-Box 81
Raton, NM 87740
(575) 445-3255
Mountain States Guide Service
Rob Degner
PO Box 6310
Navajo Dam, NM 87419
(505) 320-2602
www.mountainstates
guideservice.com
New Mexico Elk Hunting
Jack McCormick
88 Brannen Rd.
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 321-8202
www.elkoutfitter.com
New Mexico Hunting Adventures
Vincent Vigil
10201 Ventana Hills Rd.
(505) 363-1638
www.nmhuntingadventures.com
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Native Big Game Outfitters
Bill Lewellen
PO Box 215
Jarales, NM 87023
(575) 642-8090
www.oneononeadventures.com
Premier Hunts of New Mexico
Art Orthman
PO Box 402
Eagle Nest, NM 87718
(575) 377-3556
www.premierhunts-nm.com
Rancho Rojo Outfitters
Mark Harper
PO Box 155
Coyote, NM 87012
(575) 638-5004
www.harperhunts.com
RB Outfitter and Guide Services
Ron Schalla
PO Box 57
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 756-1409
www.rboutfittershunt.com
Redwing Outfitters
Bob Daugherty
HC 30 Box 165
Winston, NM 87943
(575) 743-0448
www.redwinghunts.com
(716) 992-2406
www.rtohunts.com
(575) 937-3572
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Rugged Cross Outfitters
David Welty
PO Box 117
Winston, NM 87943
(575) 743-0251
Email: [email protected]
Trophy Hunting Adventures
Dave Garrett
1522 S. Oak St.
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 680-2527
www.trophyhuntingadventures.com
Tom Klumker
HC 61 Box 179-C
Glenwood, NM 88039
(575) 539-2517
www.huntinginnewmexico.com
Trophy Ridge Outfitters
Audrey McQueen
725 S. Genevieve
Eager, AZ 85925
(505) 350-6487
www.trophyridgeoutfitters.net
Santa Fe Guiding Company
Bob King
75 Sibley Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 466-7964
www.santafeguidingco.com
United States Outfitters, Inc.
George Taulman
325 Santistevan Lane
Taos, NM 87571
(800) 845-9929
www.huntuso.com
S.O. Hunts
Shannon Owen
777 Giles Ln
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 418-8143
www.nmhunts.com
WASA Outfitters
Wade Wood
42 Caballo Ln
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 207-8205
www.wasaoutfitters.com
Southwest NM Trophy
Outfitters LLC
Nettie Carrejo
PO Box 373
Quemado, NM 87829
(575) 773-4729
West Tex-New Mex Hunting
Jess Rankin
PO Box 2305
Roswell, NM 88202
(575) 622-6600
www.new-mexico-hunts.com
S-S Outfitters
Rick Simpson
HC 66 Box 70
Glencoe, NM 88324
(575) 653-4249
www.s-soutfitters.com
Ridgeline Outfitters LLC
Dan Reyes
1239 Sunflower Ave.
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 866-1074
www.ridgelineoutfitters.com
STC Outfitting
Stephen Connor
PO Box 396
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
(575) 687-4006
www.stcoutfitting.com
Rio Brazos Outfitters, Inc
Frank Simms
7 Paintbrush Ct
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(575) 756-2133
www.riobrazosoutfitters.com
Rocky Mountain Big Game Hunts
Jan Brown
PO Box 356
Regina, NM 87046
(575) 289-3394
The Timbers at Chama
Bill Glisson
HC 75 Box 136
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7950
www.thetimbersatchama.com
Ross Johnson Outfitters
Susan Johnson
PO Box 330
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 772-5997
www.rossjohnsonoutfitters.com
Tomahawk Outfitters
James Kneip
RR 1 Box 33
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-5963
www.tomahawkoutfitters.com
Royal Trophy Outfitters
Andre Galenda
1689 Sturgeon Point Rd
Derby, NY 14047
Top Notch Outfitters
Brian Newell
PO Box 1353
Capitan, NM 88316
EXOTIC SPECIES OUTFITTERS
PO Box 707
(575) 682-2530
Chris Guikema
33 Road 25531
Aztec, NM 87401
(505) 801-7500
www.200inches.com
Matt Gilstrap
HC 30 Box 469
Winston, NM 87943
(575) 772-5927
Frontier Outfitting
& Guide Service
G.T. Nunn
PO Box 35
Bosque, NM 87006
(505) 350-9775
Graham’s Guide Service, LLC
Joseph Graham
266 Eagle Creek Canyon Rd.
Ruidoso, NM 88345
(575) 937-2099
www.grahamsguideservices.com
Andrew Salgado
PO Box 16461
Santa Fe, NM 87592
(505) 474-6959
Backcountry Hunts
Steve Jones
1029 Haston Rd
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 361-1053
Joe Miller
PO Box 532
Mimbres, NM 88049
(575) 536-3313
Jack Diamond
HC 30 Box 446
Winston, NM 87943
(575) 772-5795
www.beaverheadoutfitters.com
Harry Wood
5244 CR 149
(903) 536-7130
Tom McReynolds
28150 N. Alma Suite 103 #442
(602) 705-4297
www.bmohunts.com
3306 Woodbine Way
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 626-3386
Bob Atwood
PO Box 697
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-6867
Rick Rogers
John Olivas
HCR 34 Box 65
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 379-5551
Jim Welles
10600 Eagle Rock NE
(505) 294-7861
Art Orthman
PO Box 402
(575) 377-3556
Kauffman Outfitters
Dennis Kauffman
PO Box 187
Mountain Park, NM 88325
(575) 430-4239
www.kauffmanoutfitters.com
Rancho Rojo Outfitters
Mark Harper
PO Box 155
Coyote, NM 87012
(575) 638-5004
www.harperhunts.com
Mangas Outfitters
Tuffy Barnett
PO Box 354
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 838-6202
Redwing Outfitters
Bob Daugherty
HC 30 Box 165
Winston, NM 87943
(575) 743-0448
Jack McCormick
88 Brannen Rd.
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 321-8202
Ridgeline Outfitters, LLC
Dan Reyes
1239 Sunflower Ave.
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 866-1074
Vincent Vigil
(505) 363-1638
Frank Simms
7 Paintbrush Ct
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(575) 756-2133
Exotic Species Outfitters
Jan Brown
PO Box 356
Regina, NM 87046
(575) 289-3394
Susan Johnson
PO Box 330
Datil, NM 87821
(575) 772-5997
Tom Klumker
HC 61 Box 179-C
Glenwood, NM 88039
(575) 539-2517
Bob King
75 Sibley Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 466-7964
S.O. Hunts
Shannon Owen
777 Giles Ln
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 418-8143
www.nmhunts.com
S-S Outfitters
Rick Simpson
HC 66 Box 70
Glencoe, NM 88324
(575) 653-4249
STC Outfitting
Stephen Connor
PO Box 396
(575) 687-4006
Brian Newell
PO Box 1353
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 937-3572
Audrey McQueen
725 S. Genevieve
Eager, AZ 85925
(505) 350-6487
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Exotic Species Outfitters
United States Outfitters, Inc.
George Taulman
325 Santistevan Lane
Taos, NM 87571
(800) 845-9929
www.huntuso.com
WASA Outfitters
Wade Wood
42 Caballo Ln
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 207-8205
PREDATOR HUNTING OUTFITTERS
Backcountry Hunts
Steve Jones
1029 Haston Rd
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 361-1053
Bob Atwood
PO Box 697
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-6867
G3 Outfitters
Jay Platt
PO Box 513
Reserve, NM 8783
(575) 772-5925
Jack McCormick
88 Brannen Rd.
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 321-8202
Rick Rogers
PO Box 707
(575) 682-2530
Andrew Salgado
PO Box 16461
Santa Fe, NM 87592
(505) 474-6959
Bill Lewellen
PO Box 215
Jarales, NM 87023
(575) 642-8090
www.oneononeadventures.com
Chris Guikema
33 Road 25531
Aztec, NM 87401
(505) 801-7500
www.200inches.com
Joe Miller
PO Box 532
Mimbres, NM 88049
(575) 536-3313
Art Orthman
PO Box 402
(575) 377-3556
Matt Gilstrap
HC 30 Box 469
Winston, NM 87943
(575) 772-5927
Tom McReynolds
28150 N. Alma Suite 103 #442
(602) 705-4297
www.bmohunts.com
Folsom Outfitters
Kyle Bell
PO Box 394
Folsom, NM 88419
(575) 278-2444
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Regina, NM 87046
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Datil, NM 87821
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1689 Sturgeon Point Rd
Derby, NY 14047
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4821A Hwy 84
(970) 264-5546
Rugged Cross Outfitters
David Welty
PO Box 117
Winston, NM 87943
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PO Box 354
Datil, NM 87821
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PO Box 57
Chama, NM 87520
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777 Giles Ln
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 418-8143
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Predator Hunting Outfitters
S-S Outfitters
Rick Simpson
HC 66 Box 70
Glencoe, NM 88324
(575) 653-4249
STC Outfitting
Stephen Connor
PO Box 396
(575) 687-4006
Tomahawk Outfitters
James Kneip
RR 1 Box 33
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-5963
Trophy Hunting Adventures
Dave Garrett
1522 S. Oak St.
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 680-2527
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WASA Outfitters
Wade Wood
42 Caballo Ln
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 207-8205
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Backcountry Hunts
Steve Jones
1029 Haston Rd
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(575) 361-1053
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PO Box 697
Belen, NM 87002
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Dave Garrett
(Owner/Outfitter)
1522 S. Oak St.
Trinidad, Colorado 81082
719-680-2527
Folsom Outfitters
Kyle Bell
PO Box 394
Folsom, NM 88419
(575) 278-2444
Kirk Kennedy
41 Outfitters Rd.
(575) 278-2185
G3 Outfitters
Jay Platt
PO Box 513
Reserve, NM 8783
(575) 772-5925
Jack McCormick
88 Brannen Rd.
Tijeras, NM 87059
(505) 321-8202
Joe Miller
PO Box 532
Mimbres, NM 88049
(575) 536-3313
Ron Schalla
PO Box 57
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 756-1409
3306 Woodbine Way
Roswell, NM 88203
(575) 626-3386
John Olivas
HCR 34 Box 65
Holman, NM 87723
(505) 379-5551
Redwing Outfitters
Bob Daugherty
HC 30 Box 165
Winston, NM 87943
(575) 743-0448
Frank Simms
7 Paintbrush Ct
LANDOWNER
TAGS
Elk & Antelope
Buy
Sell
Trade
We Buy
Antlers
◆ All Units
◆ Unit Wide
◆ Ranch Only
Hunt New Mexico, LLC,
Mark & Gina Chavez
NM License #4582
www.trophyhunting adventures.com
[email protected]
(505) 292-3744
Owners of New Mexico’s Largest
Archery Shoppe
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Santa Fe, NM 87506
(575) 756-2133
Tomahawk Outfitters
James Kneip
RR 1 Box 33
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 483-5963
Bob King
75 Sibley Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 466-7964
Brian Newell
PO Box 1353
Capitan, NM 88316
(575) 937-3572
S-S Outfitters
Rick Simpson
HC 66 Box 70
Glencoe, NM 88324
(575) 653-4249
WASA Outfitters
Wade Wood
42 Caballo Ln
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 207-8205
Bird Hunting Outfitters
STC Outfitting
Stephen Connor
PO
Box 396 NM 88317
Cloudcroft,
(575) 687-4006
Bill Glisson
HC 75 Box 136
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7950
FISHING OUTFITTERS
Circle S. Stables
Kraig Storey
PO Box 371
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 520-5775
Chris Guikema
33 Road 25531
Aztec, NM 87401
(505) 801-7500
www.200inches.com
Land of Enchantment Guides
Noah Parker
PO Box 55
Velarde, NM 87582
(505) 629-5688
www.loeflyfishing.com
Lodge & Ranch at Chama
Land & Cattle Co.
Frank Simms
PO Box 127
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 756-2133
PO Box 57,
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 756-1409
Jan Brown
PO Box 356
Regina, NM 87046
(575) 289-3394
Tom Klumker
HC 61 Box 179-C
Glenwood, NM 88039
(575) 539-2517
Milligan Brand Outfitting, Inc
Ray Milligan
HC 75 Box 87
Chama, NM 87520
(505) 470-1944
www.milliganbrand.com
Bob King
75 Sibley Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 466-7964
Rob Degner
PO Box 6310
(505) 320-2602
www.mountainstatesguideservice.com
Soaring Eagle Lodge
Larry Johnson
PO Box 6340
(505) 632-3721
www.soaringeaglelodge.net
Ron Schalla
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Fishing Outfitters
Bill Glisson
HC 75 Box 136
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7950
RECREATIONAL OUTFITTERS
Circle S. Stables
Kraig Storey
PO Box 371
Springer, NM 87747
(575) 520-5775
Rick Rogers
PO Box 707
(575) 682-2530
Dirk Neal’s Outfitting Service
Dirk Neal
PO Box 193
Red River, NM 87558
(575) 754-2729
www.redriverstables.com
Land of Enchantment Guides
Noah Parker
PO Box 55
Velarde, NM 87582
(505) 629-5688
www.loeflyfishing.com
Lobo Outfitters
Dick Ray
4821A Hwy 84
(970) 264-5546
Lodge & Ranch at Chama
Land & Cattle Co.
Frank Simms
PO Box 127
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 756-2133
Rob Degner
PO Box 6310
(505) 320-2602
www.mountainstates
guideservice.com
Vincent Vigil
(505) 363-1638
Ron Schalla
PO Box 57
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 756-1409
Tom Klumker
HC 61 Box 179-C
Glenwood, NM 88039
(575) 539-2517
Bob King
75 Sibley Road
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 466-7964
PO Box 396
(575) 687-4006
Bill Glisson
HC 75 Box 136
Chama, NM 87520
(575) 588-7950
WASA Outfitters
Wade Wood
42 Caballo Ln
Clayton, NM 88415
(575) 207-8205
Soaring Eagle Lodge
Larry Johnson
PO Box 6340
(505) 632-3721
www.soaringeaglelodge.net
STC Outfitting
Stephen Connor
NEW MEXICO BIG-GAME HUNTS
Blue
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Outfitters
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Elk, Mule Deer,
Antelope, Oryx,
Merriams Turkey
Archery,
Muzzleloader, Rifle
Experienced 20+ yrs Guiding &
Outfitting
BOB ATWOOD
PO Box 697 Dept OC
Belen, NM 87002
505-864-6867
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Quinlan Ranch Over 16,700 deeded acres
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Over 44,000 deeded & lease acres
Jim Welles - Associate Broker (NMCOG Board President)
(806) 763-5331
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Charlie Middleton - Qualif ied Broker
(Lubbock SCI Board of Directors)
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