2009 Edition - New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides

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2009 Edition - New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides
2009 ISSUE
members of the new mexico council of outfitters and guides
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Step Out of The Shadows
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Table of Contents
Native Species
Exotic Species
pg 12
pg 22
Photo ©2000–2008 New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
CONTENTS
5
Board of Directors
5
Code of Ethics
6
Message from the President
8
Five Trails to a better Hunt - Jack Ballard
11
New Mexico Big Game Records
12
New Mexico Native Species
Elk
Pronghorn
Bighorn Sheep
Bear
Cougar
Javelina
22
New Mexico Exotics
Oryx, Persian Ibex, Barbary Sheep
24
Wingshooting
28
Map
29
Outfitters and Guides Directories
Cover Photo: JessLeePhotos.com
Wingshooting
Feature Photos ©2000–2008
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
pg 24
Red Willow Outdoors
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While both Red Willow Outdoors and the New Mexico
Council of Outfitters and Guides strive to provide
accurate information and ensure that we have accurate
advertising, the publisher or society 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.
Officers and Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
SW DIRECTOR
VICE PRESIDENT
GUIDE DIRECTOR
SECRETARY/TREASURER
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Bob Atwood
Bob Ball
G. T. Nunn
PAST PRESIDENT
Jack Diamond
NE DIRECTOR
Ric Martin
NW DIRECTOR
CONTACT US
Tom Klumker
Billy Seelbach
Rick Simpson
Mike Root
Huie Ley
John Olivas
Vacant
The New Mexico Council of
Outfitters and Guides
Box 11816
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87192
Ph: 505-977-5926 Fax: 505-296-5382
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Executive Director
Garth Smms
Ray Milligan
Outfitter and Guide
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3. 4. 5. 6.
Code of Ethics
The outfitter and guide will utilize knowledge and skill
for the benefit of the public and the profession he serves.
He will cooperatively strive to extend the public
knowledge and appreciation of his profession.
The outfitter and guide will be loyal to his client or
employer and perform the job to the best of his ability at
all times.
The outfitter and guide shall direct his best efforts
towards the fulfillment of his contractual obligations,
but he shall do nothing that will infringe on the rights of
his guests or the cause of good sportsmanship.
He shall advertise only in a dignified manner, setting
forth a factual presentation of the services he is prepared
to render for his prospective clients or the public and the
cost of such services.
If he has the responsibility to furnish stock, equipment or
boats, the equipment furnished shall be safely
maintained, operated and handled; the stock in such a
situation conditioned to the job at hand. He shall
maintain adequate sanitary service facilities and serve
clean wholesome food; both services to be conditioned
only by the primitiveness of the surroundings.
He shall respect the rights of other outfitters and guides
and shall not, without just cause, directly or indirectly,
injure their reputation or business. He will refrain from
expressing, publicly, opinions in regard to his associates
or on allied technical subjects, unless he is informed as
to the facts relating thereto.
7. He will guard his profession against the admission to its
ranks of persons unqualified because of good moral
character or who are, because of inadequate training,
unable to perform as a professional.
8. He will cooperate in extending training opportunities to
others through and interchange of ideas and experiences
and by seeking other means to assure the longevity of the
profession.
9. He will support the fish and game laws and will be fully
able to use approve methods in the care of wildlife meat
and trophies. He shall protect the fields and forests from
the ravages of wild fire and support the conservation of
natural resources.
10. He shall practice appropriate minimum-impact camping
techniques, and shall cooperate with other outfitters and
guides and agency personnel to continue to develop
better methods of caring for the lands and waters upon
which he outfits and guides.
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Photo ©2000–2008 New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Message from the President
When you consider hunting in New Mexico, you’re looking at perhaps the most varied list
of free ranging big game species in North America, a wonderful climate, and a whole spectrum
of landscapes from high desert to alpine meadows to choose from. New Mexico has it all,
and all of it is waiting for you. Whether you’re hunting a 400 class elk or trophy mule deer,
three species of wild turkey, the elusive Coues deer or even free range Oryx and Persian ibex,
few places, if any, can match the hunting experiences that New Mexico offers. We even can
take you back to the Old West with a challenging and exciting bear or lion hunt, on horseback,
behind hounds, a fast disappearing American tradition.
Since 1978 the New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides has been dedicated to providing the most enjoyable and rewarding hunting opportunities possible. Guided by our dedication
to fair chase and committed to a high code of ethics and standards, council members strive to
make your New Mexican hunting experience both memorable and successful. Whether this is
your first hunting trip to the Land of Enchantment, or one of many trips to the southwest, there
is always a new and exciting experience waiting for you, just over the next ridge.
On behalf of the officers, directors and members of the New Mexico Council of Outfitters
and Guides, you’re invited to experience some of the finest big game hunting found in North
America. Come visit us, and hunt New Mexico..
Bob Atwood
President
New Mexico Council of Outfitters and Guides
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The New Mexico Council of Outfitters & Guides
The New Mexico Council Outfitters and Guides is a non-profit corporation that was formed in 1978 to promote hunting,
fishing and outdoor recreation in New Mexico while improving and protecting the state’s valuable wildlife and habitat resources. It serves as an advocate for the state’s professional hunting industry, promoting the highest ethical standards while insuring
quality outdoor experiences for our clients. The goals of the Council are to enhance the image of professional hunting, to educate the public on the environmental and economic benefits to the state provided by the outfitting and guiding industry, to better the professional pursuits of our members, and to help preserve New Mexico’s rich heritage of hunting, fishing and outdoor
activities. More information may be be obtained by contacting the Council.
Our Aim and Purpose
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To work to improve the game and fish resources of
our state
To improve, enlarge and promote outdoor recreation
opportunities for our fellow New Mexicans and
Americans
To preserve and protect our rich outdoor heritage
To include hunting and fishing, for ourselves and
our children
To be a voice for all our fellow citizens, resident and
non-resident alike, who would take advantage of our rich
outdoor resources, and
To constantly strive to bring about more efficient and
conscientious services by all our members to their clients
and to all who enjoy our abundant natural resources.
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Five Trails to a Better Hunt
to intercept a drifting herd of antelope
© Jack Ballard
Whether it’s pursuing a black-faced
antelope buck across the flats, chasing
The most consistent complaint
an elusive mule deer buck in the
I hear from guides regarding the
in the evergreens near timberline,
physical fitness. The altitude, terrain
foothills or stalking a long-tined bull
hunting big-game in New Mexico
holds the promise of an unforgettable
experience. No matter the outcome,
properly prepared hunters with
reasonable expectations can anticipate
memories that still bring a satisfied
smile decades after the hunt. However,
folks that overlook necessary aspects
of preparation or fail to engage their
own efforts in the hunt sometimes
return home with regrets. Here are five
ways to ensure that your hunt is an
unforgettably positive experience.
1. GET FIT
preparation of their hunters involves
and vast scope of the Rocky Mountain
landscape place physical demands on
hunters much different than sitting in
a treestand or duck blind. Outfitters
provide transportation to the hunting
area in the form of pickup trucks, ATVs
or horses. However, don’t expect to be
hunting from the back of a horse any
more than you’ll be hunting from the
cab of a pickup. Horses are commonly
used to access a prime area, but then the
hunting is commonly done on foot.
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Hot-footing it across the flatlands
trailed by a trophy buck may require
moving at a jog, but most of the
sweat expended on a New Mexico
hunt involves hiking. And the best
preparation for hiking is walking. For
at least six month before your hunt,
emphasize walking and hiking as
integral parts of your fitness routine.
Ideally, your preparation should include
more than tracking city sidewalks or
graded walking paths. Try to get out a
couple times a week on a hiking trail
that takes you up and down inclines
and traverses uneven terrain. Wear a
pack that weighs ten to fifteen pounds
to accustom your shoulders and back to
carrying the gear you’ll likely need on
your hunt.
To really hone your physical
chewing his cud. This time I really
preparedness, communicate with your
3. SET SPECIFIC STANDARDS
might hike on a day’s hunt. Then try
prepared to kill will help you and your
Due to the increased demands placed on
Occasionally, an exceptional animal is
outfitter regarding the mileage you
to double it on some of your workouts.
your body by altitude and terrain, three
miles in the backcountry will feel like
six miles (or more) in the suburbs.
2. BE A SPOTTER
On a memorable hunt in Namibia, I
waited with a fellow hunter
Knowing the caliber of animal you’re
guide make decisions in the field.
looked over his antlers and concluded
that the entire hunt might pass without
finding a better animal. After I killed
the deer, TJ, my guide, breathed a sigh
of relief. “I was afraid you were going
spotted early in the hunt. “If it took just
to let him go,” he said.
two hours to spot a buck of that size,”
One of the best ways to handle
the hunter might surmise, “surely we’ll
this aspect of the hunt is to adopt
week.” Unfortunately, that’s not always
Suppose you hunt in an area known
find a bigger one over the course of a
specific standards before you arrive.
the case. Choosing to pass on an early
for abundant, but younger age bulls
on your first elk hunt. In
and our African guide for
this case you might decide
the safari vehicle to pick
to take any six-point bull. If
us up after sneaking in to a
it’s antelope you’re after, you
waterhole on foot. Suspecting
might settle on fifteen inches
that animals might still show
as a minimum horn length,
up on the way to an evening
depending on the caliber of
bush while Francois (our
Whatever you decide, make
drink, my eyes scanned the
bucks available in the area.
guide) described our position
up your mind in advance
to the driver on a two-way
and discuss your standards
radio. As he talked, I spied the
with your guide to make sure
dusty gray form of a warthog
they’re realistic. Then stick
trotting from the brush.
with your decisions. It will
Nudging Francois, I pointed
help you both when it comes
toward the hog. Immediately
time to pull the trigger.
he curtailed his conversation
with the driver. “Nice pig,” he
hissed. “Shoot it.”
I dropped the old boar with a single
slug, garnering an excellent trophy. Of
the four animals taken on the safari, I’m
especially proud of the warthog because
4. SHINE YOUR SHOOTING
opportunity at a real trophy might result
in the accuracy of their rifle. In reality,
later on.
three shots in a group measuring less
in downing a more mediocre specimen
Just last fall, I hunted with an outfitter
I spotted it myself. It’s your guide’s
for mule deer. On the first morning
as a spotter. Keep your eyes moving,
slightly non-typical buck bedded out
job to find the game, but you can help
especially at times when your guide’s
attention is focused on other tasks.
Bring along quality optics and use
them. Even though the hired eyes are
in your guide’s head, it helps to keep
yours on the lookout.
Many hunters take pride
of the hunt my guide spotted a wide,
of the wind at the head of a draw. We
glassed the buck and its two antlered
companions, then decided to move on.
Several hours later, we circled back by
the bedded bucks. They still lay there,
the wide-racked old warrior placidly
however, a rifle that consistently places
than an inch at the 100 yard standard
isn’t significantly better for hunting
than one that plops them in a two-inch
group. Missed shots on game animals
from bighorn rams to mule deer bucks
are most commonly a result of the
shooter’s error, not the accuracy of
the rifle.
One of the most striking differences
between hunting in most other parts of
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the country and the Rocky Mountains
larger game. If you can consistently
caught my attention. Assuming it was
must be prepared to fire. In the eastern
at 250 yards, you shouldn’t have a
closer look. When I adjusted the lenses,
involves the distance at which one
hardwoods, it’s often impossible to
see 150 yards, let alone shoot at that
distance. Under the wide skies of New
Mexico, you may be able to see for
miles. Unfortunately, the game can
empty milk containers with big splash
problem dropping a bull elk at 300,
provided the bullet you’re firing
carries sufficient weight and energy
for the task.
spot you at similar distances. Given
5. IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT KILLING
impossible to approach animals closer
others remark that hunting is just
should never take a shot that you feel
that takes them outdoors. To which
the openness of the terrain, it’s often
than 300 yards, perhaps more. You
is beyond the capability of yourself
or your rifle, but you may forfeit
opportunities if you’re not prepared to
hit an antelope buck at 300 yards.
Although shooting from a bench
tells you what your rifle can do, it
doesn’t say much about your ability as a
shooter in hunting situations. To prepare
for your hunt, practice shooting from
various positions at ranges that stretch
your comfort zone. Use exactly the
same equipment (cartridges, shooting
On several occasions, I’ve heard
another excuse to engage in an activity
I usually reply, “nonsense.” If the
goal was simply getting outside the
suburbs, hiking would be a much
cheaper alternative that doesn’t require
a costly permit and isn’t restricted to a
season. When I go hunting, my goal is
to kill something, a desire sometimes
motivated by meat for the freezer, at
other times spurred by the challenge
of downing an exceptional animal for
the wall.
Nonetheless, some of my most
sticks, rangefinder, etc.) that you’ll
memorable experiences have nothing
firing at milk jugs filled with water,
morning, I sat at the edge of a grove of
employ on the hunt. I particularly like
as any bullet that creates a momentary
geyser upon striking the jug is well
within the vital zone of an antelope or
to do with filling my tag. One snowy
quaking aspens, hoping to spy moving
elk. Some forty yards down the slope,
a tan figure about the size of a dog
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a coyote, I raised my binoculars for a
the image of a large bobcat came into
focus. Spotting the movement of my
hands, the cat peered in my direction.
Desiring a better look, the curious
feline hopped onto a large, fallen aspen
that angled from the earth. He crept
up the trunk until the fuzzy pads of
his feet were some four feet above the
ground. Then he lay down, all the while
intently studying the orange-clothed
blob at the base of a tree up the slope.
For many long moments I observed the
magnificent tomcat, from his coal-tipped
ears to the stump of his stubby tail.
Finally, my aching backside forced me
to shift my position. In the blink of an
eye the cat hopped from his perch and
vanished into a maze of ashen aspens.
The financial investment of an
outfitted hunt prompts some hunters to
over-emphasize the taking of an animal.
However, it’s better to view the expense
as an investment in the total experience,
rather than simply a license to kill. With
the right attitude and preparation, you’ll
have an adventure worth remembering
whether you fill your tag or not.
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Native Species Of New Mexico
DEER
Tracking a buck mule deer is the
classic hunt of the American West.
outfitter are your best bet for bagging a
trophy mount.
Mule deer are challenging quarry and
super-acute hearing. While a mule deer
is unable to detect most motionless
objects, its eyesight is extraordinarily
While deer populations have declined
highly regarded by big game hunters
years because of drought and other
size. Bigger than white-tailed deer,
spot-and-stalk methods are preferred
pounds and stand up to 42 inches at the
fair physical shape to enjoy a hunt for
across many western states over the
reasons, the mountains of Northern
New Mexico are famed for their heavy
horned big bucks. Some good numbers
of muleys are also found in the Gila
and Cibola national forests to the
south. Hunts on private land through an
for their elusiveness and large body
adult bucks may weigh more than 200
shoulders. Does usually weigh about
125 pounds.
The mule deer gets its name from
its large ears — a testament to its
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sensitive to movement.
Depending on the terrain, tracking or
for hunting mule deer. It helps to be in
muleys, as steep climbs are sometimes
required to reach them, although
horses or vehicles can be used to get
reasonably close. Hunting from a tree
stand is an option in some heavily
the Coues deer because of its small size.
Caldera National Preserve in the Jemez
are positioned along favored travel
you-don’t tendencies, the apparitional
had a success rate of more than 80
wooded terrain, in which hunters
routes or near feeding areas to wait in
ambush. Mule deer are not as flighty as
whitetails and even bow hunters have a
Known for its now-you-see-me, now-
Coues deer is one of the most difficult
Mountains where bull elk hunters have
percent in recent years.
species of deer to bag and are a prized
Few western states come close to
addition to any trophy room.
matching New Mexico for the size and
bedded muley.
ELK
quality of its hunts.
good optics and patience. It’s amazing
of New Mexico are home to more than
draw for hours and see nothing, only to
Every fall from the awe-inspiring
good chance to sneak within range of a
The keys to hunting mule deer are
how you can look down a sagebrush
have a couple of monster bucks stand
up 500 yards away.
Remember, if you’re up for a
challenge, the southwest corner of the
state is home to the “gray ghost.”
Coues deer are a subspecies of white-
tailed deer. One of the smallest deer in
America, they stand about 30 inches tall
at the shoulder. A large buck will rarely
exceed 100 pounds. But don’t dismiss
number of its magnificent elk, and the
A trophy hunter’s paradise, the forests
70,000 Rocky Mountain elk.
San Juan Mountains and world famous
Valle Vidal of Northern New Mexico
to the breathtaking mountains of the
Gila National Forest in the south, New
Mexico’s forests come alive with the
sounds of bugling elk, the state’s most
coveted big game trophy.
In addition to New Mexico’s private
ranches and national forests, excellent
hunts are available on the Valles
During early-season hunts elk are
in rut. The best method to bag a bull
is to draw the animal toward you with
bugling or cow calling, rather than
you going to it. By bugling, your goal
is to convince the bull that you are
trying to steal his cows so he will come
challenge you. With cow calls, you are
playing to the bull’s primal instinct to
find mates.
The rut lasts into October and the
action can be as good, if not better, at
that time of year, as the bulls compete to
find the few remaining unclaimed cows.
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As the rut draws to a close, bulls
you’ll need to bring warm boots and
rewards are high. A trophy bull elk
bachelor herds that will often remain
especially those in the mountains, can
true testament of a big game hunter’s
leave the cows and begin to form
together until the following year’s rut.
Spot-and-stalk becomes the method
of choice then as the bulls are drawn
to prime feeding areas to replenish fat
reserves for the impending winter.
Because elk are such large animals,
rifles like the .300 or .338 are preferred,
although many bulls are shot each year
with the trusty .270 or 7mm. Rifles
should be sighted in for 250 yards for
late-season hunts. For early-season
bugling hunts, shots are usually closer
than 100 yards and sometimes as close
as 30. Archery and muzzleloader hunts
are also available throughout New
Mexico.
Winter often comes early to the
high country of New Mexico so
heavy underwear. Late-season hunts,
be very cold, so good boots and warm,
layered clothing are a must. Camouflage
hanging on the trophy room wall is a
prowess.
clothing, including for your hands and
BIGHORN SHEEP
rut when you are calling bulls in.
a long respected reputation in New
on the time of year and where you
bighorns of the state’s alpine wilderness
face, is essential, especially during the
The ruggedness of your hunt depends
would like to go. You can find great
hunts that are suited to your physical
abilities — from a hunt that requires
only a minimum of hiking, on up
to an extended backcountry hunt on
horseback spending several days at
a remote mountain camp. Due to the
variety of New Mexico’s terrain and the
large distribution of its elk herds, your
options are seemingly endless.
Elk hunting is never easy but the
From Wing-Shooting Preserves
to Sportsmen’s Clubs to
Guides & Outfitters,
Markel Outdoors Leads the Way
W
hether your guests are
seeking upland birds,
trophy deer, or citation game
fish, look to Markel for
business protection. We offer:
• Commercial General Liability
• Umbrella/Excess Liability
• Property Coverage
• Equipment Coverage
The sheep outfitting industry has
Mexico and the Rocky Mountain
are a premier trophy for sportsmen from
around the world. Hunts currently take
place in the Pecos and Wheeler Peak
wilderness areas above 12,000-feet
elevation in the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains. There is also an annual hunt
for desert bighorns in the southern part
of the state, which is a rare and prized
opportunity for sheep hunters.
Most Rocky Mountain bighorn
outfitting in New Mexico is done in
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the old-time style with packhorses and
tent frame camps. The seasoned sheep
hunter knows there will be long days
in the saddle and that the climbing in
the high country will be tough on the
legs and feet. It is essential to get your
may be some long days and cold nights.
The weather could sock in and you
now-you-don’t tendencies,
the apparitional Coues deer is
one of the most difficult species
of deer to bag
could spend days in your sleeping bag
listening to the pounding of rain or the
whisper of falling snow.
Always be safe in this remote country
body in shape and it is probably just
and pack emergency gear. You cannot
You will have to rough it a bit and there
weather can turn dangerous within
as important to toughen up your mind.
n Known for its now-you-see-me,
have too many clothes because the
hours if not minutes. A good mountain
rifle is imperative and probably more
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A trophy hunter’s paradise,
the forests of New Mexico are
home to more than 70,000
Rocky Mountain elk.
n
chosen caliber.
out there. Hunters not experienced
endure a long hunt in the high country
excited at the first opportunity for a
A positive attitude is important to
mountains. Sheep hunting is all about
glassing. The best guides will carry
important are the hours you’ve spent
fine-tuning your shooting skills and
learning the trajectory of your
spotting scopes and binoculars of the
finest quality. Often the guide’s most
important role is telling you when not
to shoot — that a bigger ram is still
Hunt New Mexico with
in pursuing bighorns can get overly
shot. An experienced sheep guide will
be able to judge the size of the ram
through a spotting scope to ensure you
get the ram you really want.
A bighorn’s body is compact and
muscular, perfectly designed for
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herds of mule deer and flocks of wild turkey in abundance. We offer fully guided hunts for elk, mule deer, black
bear, mountain lion (cougar), Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, merriams turkey and pronghorn antelope, barbary
sheep, oryx and ibex. We will assist you in drawing a public big game elk, mule deer, antelope, big horn sheep, oryx
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Located in North Central New Mexico in the
beautiful Sangre De Cristo Mountains in the
magnificent Mora Valley. We also hunt in
Southwestern New Mexico’s renowned
Gila National Forest!
jumping and gaining narrow footholds.
trip to New Mexico’s high country,
antelope nor a goat. Its ancestry traces
acute and it can watch other animals
— the mountain peaks are too gorgeous
million years ago. Its impressive horns
The animal’s eyesight is extremely
— or you, the hunter — from up to a
most hunters simply have to return
not to want to see again and the wild
mile away.
bighorns too irresistible a draw.
The male bighorn is renown for its
massive brown horns that curl back
PRONGHORN
cheeks. By the time a ram reaches about
blazing speed, the pronghorn is truly
curl and a spread of up to 33 inches.
challenge of your stalking and shooting
over the ears, down, and up past the
seven years of age, it can have a full
It is very difficult to find an old ram
horns, as if they were antlers. A quality
trophy antelope has thick horns at least
With its incredible eyesight and
14 inches long, so it’s very helpful to
have an experienced guide with you
a unique species and a formidable
who can determine your buck’s size
from a distance. Catron County in
the south-central part of the state is
prominent eyes make it an impressive
40 inches because the animals often
broom, or clash with each other, which
can break off the tips. However, most
sheep hunters value a heavy horned old
ram as the finest trophy in all of sheep
famed for its massive record-breaking
trophy mount. And the experience of
pronghorn.
bagging the fastest big game animal in
New Mexico’s pronghorn are
North America is a story you’ll want to
plentiful. On a good day, you may spot
tell again and again.
as many as 100 of them as you glass
The pronghorn, commonly referred
the windswept prairie, with roughly
hunting.
to as an antelope, is unique to North
majestic scenery of the alpine
Americana, means “American antelope-
Bighorn sheep hunting and the
wilderness get in the blood. After one
America. Its scientific name, antiocapra
goat.” But it is actually neither an
grow from behind its eyes and it is the
only animal in the world to shed its
skills. The animal’s branched horns and
with horns that spread to more than
back to an ancient family from some 20
20 percent of them being adult bucks.
Getting close enough for a good shot
is the real trick. It requires patience
and stealth, so be ready to get down
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and crawl on your stomach at times. 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-quick speed
for defense. Pronghorn can reach speeds of up to 60 miles
per hour and can run for incredibly long distances without
stopping to rest.
An adult pronghorn stands three feet high at the shoulders.
Bucks weigh about 110 pounds and does about 80 pounds.
The buck has a black neck patch below the ears, which
distinguishes it from the doe.
New Mexico’s plains are windy and snowstorms can occur.
You should dress to protect yourself from the wind. A wind
stopper jacket under your camouflage jacket and a light pair
of long underwear under your hunting pants should suffice,
shots are from less than 250 yards away, but you should be
prepared to take a longer shot than that. Most antelope appear
farther away than they actually are. In treeless country with
few points of reference, you’ll be thankful to have a guide
and rangefinder to determine the distance to your trophy
of a lifetime.
BEAR AND COUGAR
New Mexico’s black bear population is estimated at 5,000.
The name can be misleading — black bears in New Mexico
can also be chocolate brown, tan or cinnamon in color.
Medium-sized among bears, the North American black bear
averages 135 to 350 pounds, but some hunters are lucky
enough to bag bruins over 400 pounds.
Black bears are agile climbers with an acute sense of smell
but throw in a heavy jacket and warm long johns in case of
and excellent hearing. On all fours, adults stand more than
hands while you stalk your big buck.
areas of New Mexico and they tend to feed on herbaceous
inclement weather. You’ll also need gloves to protect your
A pronghorn is not a large target and accurate shooting is
a must because the first shot is so critical. A preferred rifle
is the .243 or .270 with a 100- to 150-grain bullet. Most
three feet tall at the shoulders. Bears are found in all forested
growth in dense, hidden areas.
New Mexico’s bear hunts take place in the fall and they
are typically hunted with hounds until the animal is treed.
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An adult male on average occupies an
area of 25 square miles and can extend
their territories to as much as 50 miles
in search of food, so be prepared to
cover some ground on your bear hunt.
Your hard work will pay off with a
trophy mount of a predator that man has
hunted since prehistoric times.
Cougars, or mountain lions, are
one of the most elusive creatures in
the world. Found only in the western
hemisphere of the Americas, these big
cats live in all mountainous areas of
n Your hard work will pay off with
a trophy mount of a predator
that man has hunted since
prehistoric times.
New Mexico.
The fur of this large predator is short
and reddish-brown to gray-brown with
white on the underside and a blacktipped tail. Adult males average
125 pounds and females are about 100
pounds.
Any veteran houndsman will tell
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you that a cougar hunt seldom unfolds
ahead of you explodes! Congratulations,
A cougar often begins with the search
found you.
in a way the uninitiated might expect.
for a fresh track, so recent snowfall is
you found the javelina. And they’ve
Javelina are the only pig like animals
a huge help. When a suitable track is
native to North America and are found
when the fun begins. Cougars are sleek
Arizona into South America. About
found the dogs are released and that’s
and elusive so the events that unfold on
a cougar hunt are often unpredictable.
The big cat could throw the dogs off
track and give them the slip — it may
also turn and fight the hounds.
Cougar and bear hunting in New
Mexico is truly an exciting, unique
experience. So if you’d like to try
a hunt that’s anything but ordinary
and that may produce for you what is
arguably the most exotic and coveted
big game trophy in North America, give
from Southern New Mexico, Texas and
three and a half to four feet long,
weighing between 35 and 60 pounds,
the javelina has poor eyesight and
exceptional hearing. They travel usually
in bands of six to ten, sticking to brushy
canyon bottoms and grassland. They
are found around prickly pear cactus
and permanent water holes, sticking to
cooler slopes as the day warms. They
are aggressive if they feel threatened,
and the whole band can charge if they
bear or cougar hunting a try.
JAVELINA
Its a fine winter morning, early in
the year in southern New Mexico, as,
trying to be as quiet as possible, you
stalk javelina. Moving through a brushy
canyon bottom, dodging the prickly
pear cactus, you first get a slight whiff
of a musky smell. You stop, trying to
pin point the odor, then you hear a
clacking sound, and suddenly the brush
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feel one is hurt or in danger, clacking
their straight tusks and biting.
The javelina season is limited to the
first three months of the year and licenses
are available through lottery draw only.
Pound for pound there is probably no
more exciting desert animal to hunt in
North America, an experience spiced with
challenge and the always present chance
of a charging sixty pounds of muscle
tipped with tusks to keep you alert.
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Exotics Species Of New Mexico
ORYX, PERSIAN IBEX AND BARBARY SHEEP
Come to the wilds of New Mexico
for chance-of-a-lifetime hunts for some
of the most exotic and prized big game
safari animals in the world. No passport required, New Mexico is home to
oryx and Barbary sheep from Africa
and Persian Ibex from the mountains of
Siberia and Iran.
Adult male oryx weight from 400 to
500 pounds and stand about 47 inches
tall at the shoulder. Their V-shaped,
slender, black horns — that usually measure 30 to 40 inches in length
— and distinctive black and white faces
make them impressive mounts for any
trophy room, and their meat is excellent
table fare.
Oryx, also known as gemsbok, are
large antelope from Africa’s Kalahari
Desert that were introduced to southern
New Mexico in the 1960s. A sizable
population of about 2,500 animals
inhabits the brushy desert on and
around White Sands Missile Range in
the Tularosa Basin.
Oryx roam the canyons, foothills and
lowlands of the missile range, typically
in small bands of up to 50 animals.
They are prolific breeders and there is
no shortage of them in New Mexico.
An oryx hunt is typically not physically
demanding and hunter success rates are
very high on the missile range.
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Persian Ibex were released in the
Florida Mountains of southern New
Mexico in the 1960s. Hundreds of them
roam the area today, but they are elusive, difficult creatures to hunt. Prized
trophies for their dark, curved horns,
these short-legged, agile animals stand
about 30 inches at the shoulder. Adult
females weigh about 90 pounds and
males can tip the scales at up to 150
pounds.
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
takes a slow, stealthy approach uphill to
get close enough for a shot. They can easily bluff and
out maneuver you so it’s a great help to have a guide assist
you during your approach.
Barbary sheep were introduced from Africa to lands near
Picacho, New Mexico in the 1960s. Today they are found in
small, scattered herds in rough, mountainous terrain of the
high desert. The animal is a coveted trophy for its spread of
prominent horns, which can measure up to 30 inches, and
curve upward and outward, then back inward. A Barbary
sheep makes an impressive body mount because of its
flowing mane and beard, and unique chaps on its front legs.
New Mexico is home to oryx
and Barbary sheep from Africa
and Persian Ibex from the mountains
of Siberia and Iran.
Similar to ibex, Barbary sheep are hunted by spot-and-stalk
— the rougher the terrain, the better. Be ready to cover some
ground, you can literally wear out a good pair of boots
stalking these elusive creatures.
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Bird Game Species Of New Mexico
TURKEY
When turkey hunting, always expect
the unexpected. But in New Mexico one
thing you can count on is that there are
plenty of opportunities to bag a gobbler.
and public lands. The state’s turkey
makes it a challenging, rewarding
are allowed to take two turkeys per
also known for its impressive plumage
populations are doing so well hunters
season instead of the usual one.
New Mexico’s wild turkeys are
quarry to pursue. The Merriam’s is
with its white-tipped tail feathers, and
black body that reflects blue, purple and
The state boasts an abundant population
generally found in mountainous areas
subspecies found mostly in the northern
forests. The gregarious, vocal nature
with a .12 gauge and turkey loads.
it an especially exciting bird to hunt
eyesight so you’ll need camouflage,
of wild turkeys with the Merriam’s
part of the state and the Rio Grande
subspecies in the south and east. New
Mexico has both spring and fall turkey
seasons with excellent hunts on private
in scrub oak and ponderosa pine
of the taller Rio Grande turkey makes
during the spring mating season. The
craftiness of the Merriam’s turkey
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bronze hues.
Wild turkeys are typically hunted
Turkeys are known for their sharp
including over your hands and face.
Turkeys are savvy and often
unpredictable birds, making them one
combined limit of mourning and white
opportunity to either be outwitted or
quarry to hunt in North America. A
for all upland birds are required, even
lasts from mid November into
of the most challenging of winged
guide will not only put you at a good
spot and help you with calling in these
elusive birds, a guide will also help
keep you calm at that thrilling moment
of truth when your gobbler is about to
strut into gun range.
UPLAND GAME
Dove: Three species of dove as well as
band–tailed pigeons may be hunted.
Starting the first of September each
year, both mourning dove and its
larger cousin, the white wing dove
are plentiful throughout the state. Fast
flying, and offering even the most
experienced wing shooter a range of
challenges, both can be found in the
early mornings and late afternoons
wing has not been reached. Licenses
collared dove, and both resident and
non-resident licenses are available
over the counter throughout the state.
Grouse: The high country of New
Mexico. In an attempt to manage
migration into the state by this species,
there is no bag limit as long as the
them, bring your track shoes!
Mexico, normally three days in
extremely short season in New
break for elk hunters and a good
December, and most successful
excuse for any hunter who wishes to
pheasant hunting is done either in the
enjoy the colors and crisp air of fall
in the pine forests of the state. Called
“fool hens” by the early settlers
Rio Grande Valley or the grain and
milo fields of eastern New Mexico.
because of their habit of feeding in
the open and flushing late, when they
WATERFOWL
every bit as hard to hit as their Eastern
western edge of the Central Flyway
are flushed and flying, blue grouse are
cousins.
the most common species, bobwhite,
recently appeared in Eastern New
run than fly, so if you plan on hunting
hunting provides both an exciting
The season is early fall and grouse
daily limit on dove is 15 with 30 in
an invasive non-native species have
not hold for pointers and would rather
Pheasant: Pheasant hunting has an
Quail: Four species of quail are native
possession. Eurasian-collared doves,
February. “Scalies” in particular do
Mexico holds blue or spruce grouse.
around water holes or recently
harvested grain fields. The current
out-run by their query. The season
to New Mexico: scaled or blue quail,
New Mexico is located on the
and, despite its many clear “blue bird”
days, offers an incredible variety of
waterfowl especially for a ‘desert’
state.
in the far eastern side of the state,
Sandhill Crane: Sandhill crane may be
black top knot and the beautiful
subject to a limited draw, except in the
Gambel’s quail, with its distinctive
hunted in the state, but licenses are
Montezuma quail in the south western
mountains. With or without dogs,
quail offer the upland hunter every
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A guide will not only put you at a
good spot and help you with calling, a
guide will also help keep you calm at
that thrilling moment of truth.
Photo © Craig Springer
n
southeast. Seasons vary by regions, but
most hunting is available from October
o January. Most bag limits are 3 per day
and six in possession.
Ducks: Duck hunting opportunities range
from decoyed ducks on New Mexico’s
lakes and rivers to jump shooting ducks
on our prairie potholes. Teal season opens
in September, but the majority of duck
hunting runs from October into January.
and Ross’s geese. Seasons generally run
from October to as late as mid-March for
light geese.
Long recognized as a big game
Species include scaup, common moorhen,
hunting destination, New Mexico’s bird
pintail and the American coot.
upland birds or waterfowl, will tempt any
Virginia rail, sora, snipe, canvasback,
Geese: Species of geese found in New
Mexico include Canada and white-fronted
geese as well as snow, blue-phase snow
shooting opportunities, whether for
hunter to include his vest and shotgun
when planning a trip to the Land of
Enchantment.
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GAME MANAGEMENT UNIT MAP
Operation Game Thief
Habitat Stamp Program
Operation Game Thief continues to be a successful deterrent to wildlife law violators. This program was established in 1977 as a way to report violations involving game and fish and allow the reporter to
remain anonymous. The reward fund does not use tax
or license fees. It comes from clubs, organizations,
businesses and from thousands of men and women
who have contributed anywhere from a few to hundreds of dollars each.
Each time a Habitat Improvement Stamp is purchased,
sportsmen and women reinforce their support and commitment to New Mexico’s wildlife and future generations
whom enjoy that wildlife.
The $5 stamp purchase is required of all hunters age 12
through 69 hunting on Bureau of Land Management and
U.S. Forest lands. Last year the Habitat Stamp Program
accumulated over $1.1 million and funded 138 improvement
projects, including:
Rewards for the arrest or charges against
game violators are:
$750 for cases involving elk or bighorn sheep
$500 for deer or oryx
$350 for antelope
$250 for turkey, bear, cougar, javelina, ibex, Barbary sheep, endangered species, small game, fish,
raptors and furbearers
Chronic Wasting Disease Map
• 91,671 acres of vegetative treatments,
• 240 acres of riparian enhancements,
• 330 in-stream fish structures,
• 68 wildlife-watering sites,
• 235 population or habitat surveys,
• 164 signs,
• 1,374 hours of extra law enforcement effort,
• 8 miles of road obliterations,
• 13 miles of fence modifications, and
• maintenance of 644 existing structures.
(4263)
OR www.wildlife.state.nm.us
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OTHER DESIGNATED AREAS:
E.S. Barker WMA—in GMU 55.
Big Hatchet WMA—in GMU 26.
Brantley WMA—in GMU 31.
Colin Neblett north—north of U.S. 64 in
GMU 55.
Colin Neblett south—south of U.S. 64 in
GMU 54.
Fort Bayard watershed—in GMU 24.
Heartbar WMA—bounded by a posted line
enclosing a strip extending one-half mile on
each side of the west fork of the Gila River
from the eastern boundary of the Gila Cliff
Dwellings National Monument to the southern
boundary of the Department’s property at
Little Creek.
Huey WMA—in GMU 33.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy disorder of deer and elk. It is characterized
by a drooping head, lethargy and weight loss leading to death.
There is no known cure and no direct relationship between CWD
and any other disease of animals or people.
Where chronic wasting disease is found, less than six percent
of deer are infected. It's even more rare in elk. A few precautions are recommended: 1. Don't shoot an animal that is acting
abnormal or looks sick. 2. Wear latex gloves when field-dressing
the animal. 3. Minimize contact with a deer or elk's brain and
spinal cord. 4. Don't consume deer or elk brains, tonsils, tongue
or spinal cord. 5. Bone out your meat and discard the brain, tonsils, tongue, spinal cord, eyes, spleen, bones and lymph nodes in a
landfill.
There is no evidence that the disease can be transmitted to
domestic livestock or to animals other than deer and elk.
Humphries WMA—in GMU 4.
Marquez WMA—in GMU 9.
Rio Chama WMA—in GMU 4.
Rio de los Pinos WMA—in GMU 52.
Sargent WMA—in GMU 4.
Seven Rivers WMA—in GMU 31.
Urraca WMA—in GMU 55.
Department of Game and Fish
Contact Information
Main Office
PO Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM 87504
1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Important Numbers
Public Information (general information) .... (505) 476-8000
To Be Mailed Information ...........................(800) 862-9310
Hunter Education .........................................(505) 222-4731
Special Hunts License Sales ........................(505) 476-8087
Wildlife Management ..................................(505) 476-8038
Bear Harvest Hotline....................................(877) 950-5466
Cougar Harvest Hotline ...............................(877) 950-5466
Law Enforcement .........................................(505) 476-8066
Fisheries Management .................................(505) 476-8055
Conservation Services..................................(505) 476-8101
Area Offices
Northeast Office
215 York Canyon Rd., Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-2311 Fax (505) 445-5651
Northwest Office
3841 Midway Pl. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505)222-4700 Fax (505) 222-4720
Southeast Office
1912 W. Second St., Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 624-6135 Fax (505) 624-6136
Southwest Office
2715 Northrise Dr.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(505) 532-2100 Fax (505) 522-8382
2009 New Mexico Council of Outfitters Members
A & M Adventures
Monte Adams
Ph: 575.278.3481
100 Aguila Land
Folsum NM 88419
[email protected]
www.am-adventures.com
Redwing Outfitters
Bob Daugherty
Ph: 575.445.2940
55 Dillon Creek Road
Raton NM 87440
[email protected]
www.redwinghunts.com
Blue Mountain Outfitters
Bob Atwood
Ph: 505.864.6867
PO Box 697
Belen NM 87002
[email protected]
www.bluemountainoutfitters.com
Mountain States Guide Service
Rob Degner
Ph: 505.320.2602
PO Box 6310
Navajo Dam NM 87419 [email protected]
www.mountainstatesguideservice.com
Chama River Outfitters
Robert Ball
PO Box 334
Chama NM 87520
Beaverhead Outfitters
Jack Diamond
Box 446
Burnt Cabin
Winston NM 87943
Ph: 575.756.1881
[email protected]
www.chamariveroutfitters.com
Mangas Outfitters
Tuffy Barnett
PO Box 354
Datil NM 87821
United States Outfitters, Inc.
Travis Benes
PO Box 2568
Taos NM 87571
Ph: 575.838.6202
928 428-6609
[email protected]
www.mangasoutfitters.com
Ph: 575.469.9197
Fax: 575 758-1744
[email protected]
www.huntuso.com
Horizon Guide & Outfitters
Kelly Dow
PO Box 1765
Socorro NM 87801
TWC/Double H Ranch
William Ferrant
PO Box 527
Datil NM 87821
Southwest NM Trophy Outfitters LLC
Nettie Carrejo
Ph: 575.773.4729
PO Box 373
Fax: 575.773.4545
Quemado NM 87829
The Timbers at Chama
Bill Glisson
HC 75 Box 136
Chama NM 87520
Ph: 575.772.5210
Fax: 575.772.5211
[email protected]
NM Professional Big Game Hunting
Mic Chapel
Ph: 575.773.4599
PO Box 291
Fax: 575.773.4699
Quemado NM 87829
[email protected]
www.nmtrophyhunts.com
STC Outfitting
Stephen Conner
PO Box 396
Cloudcroft NM 88317
[email protected]
www.beaverheadoutfitters.com
Ph: 575.835.0813
Fax: 575.835.2238
[email protected]
www.horizonoutfitters.com
Arizona Guided Hunts
Pat Feldt
Ph: 520.237.2705
PO Box 959
Vail AZ 85641
[email protected]
www.arizonahunting.net
Bucklands Statewide Outfitters
Chad Buckland
Ph: 505.281.0804
PO Box 2672
Edgewood NM 87105
[email protected]
www.bucklandsstatewideoutfitters.com
Black Range Outfitters
Sterling Carter
PO Box 97
Winston NM 87943
Ph: 575.772.5677
Crossbar Outfitters
Marty Greenwood
PO Box 283
San Antonio NM 87832
Ph: 575.771.5665
Fax: 575.771.5665
[email protected]
RMEF.org - Tortenson Wildlife Center
Ph: 505.588.7950
Fax: 505.588.7051
[email protected]
www.thetimbersatchama.com
Ph: 575 835-8632
[email protected]
Handrich Guides and Outfitters
Dave Handrich
Ph: 575.539.2387
PO Box 276
Glenwood NM 88039
Ph: 575.687.4006
Fax: 575.687.4006
[email protected]
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Rancho Rojo Outfitters
Mark Harper
PO Box 155
Coyote NM 87012
Ph: 575.638.5004
Fax: 575.638.5409
[email protected]
www.harperhunts.com
Henderson Guide and Outfitter
Wesley Henderson
Ph: 575.772.5767
Box 170
Winston NM 87943
Buglemaster Outfitter
Troy Joe Hicks
PO Box 1334
Cortez CO 81321
Moon Valley Outfitters
Corwin Hulsey
PO Box 97 Luna NM 87824
Ross Johnson Outfitters
Ross Johnson
PO Box 26
Magdalena NM 87825
Backcountry Hunts
Steve Jones
1029 Haston Rd
Carlsbad NM 88220
Kennedy Hunting Services, Inc.
Kirk Kennedy
41 Outfitters Rd.
Des Moines NM 88416
San Francisco River Outfitters
Tom Klumker
Rt. 10, Box 179-C
Glenwood NM 88039
Knight Guiding/Outfitting LLC
Daric Knight
PO Box 212
Springerville AZ 85938
Ph: 970.565.2004
Fax: 970.564.8641
[email protected]
Ph: 575.547.2141
[email protected]
www.moonvalleyoutfitters.com
Ph: 575.772.5997
[email protected]
www.rossjohnson.com
Ph: 575.887.6178
575.887.5086
[email protected]
www.backcountryhunts.com
Ph: 505.278.2185
Haystack Mountain Outfitters
R.A. “Pancho” Maples
3306 Woodbine Way
Roswell NM 88203
Ric Martin’s Trophy Adventures
Ric Martin
187 Coyote Road
Jemez Springs NM 87025
New Mexico Elk Hunting
Jack McCormick
88 Brannen Rd.
Tijeras NM 87059
Largo Canyon Outfitters
Mark McKnight
300 Heiland Rd.
Aztec NM 87410
Premier Hunts of New Mexico
Art Orthman
PO Box 402 Eagle Nest NM 87718
Tri-State Outfitters, Inc.
Bridger Petrini
PO Box 70
Raton NM 87740
Trapper’s Trophy Hunting
Vernon Langworthy
Ph: 575.648.2562
PO Box 50
Carrizozo NM 88301
West Tex-New Mex Hunting
Jess Rankin
PO Box 2305 Roswell NM 88202 Tererro Gen Store and Riding Stables, Inc
Huie Ley
Ph: 505.757.6193
1353 St Road 63 N
Fax: 505.757.2723
Tererro NM 87573
[email protected]
www.pecoswilderness.com
Ridgeline Outfitters LLC
Dan Reyes
1239 Sunflower Ave.
Belen NM 87002
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Ph: 505.281.3725
[email protected]
www.elkoutfitter.com
Ph: 505.330.1639
[email protected]
www.largocanyonoutfitters.com
Frontier Outfitting and Guide Service
G. T. Nunn
Ph: 505.350.9775
PO Box 35
Bosque NM 87006
Ph: 575.539.2517
Fax: 928 333-2674
[email protected]
www.knightguiding.com
Ph: 575.829.3897
Morris Mosiman Hunting Services
Morris Mosiman
Ph: 575.445.3255
HCR 62-Box 81
Raton NM 87740
JACO Outfitters, LLC
John Olivas
PO Box 65 Holman NM 87723
Ph: 928 521-9897
[email protected]
Milligan Brand Outfitting & Guide
Ray Milligan
Ph: 575.756.2630
R.1 Box 87 [email protected]
Chama NM 87029
www.milliganbrand.com
Fax: 505.278.2186
[email protected]
www.kennedyhuntingservices.com
Fax: 575.539.2518
[email protected]
www.huntinginnewmexico.com
Ph: 575.625.2843
Ph: 505.379.5551
[email protected]
www.jacooutfitters.com
Ph: 575.377.3556
[email protected]
www.premierhunts-nm.com
Ph: 575.445.0200
Fax: 575 445-0205
[email protected]
www.tristateoutfittersusa.com
Ph: 575.622.6600
[email protected]
Ph: 505.866.1074
Fax: 505.866.1074
[email protected]
www.ridgelineoutfitters.com
Circle Seven Guided Hunts
Rick Rogers
PO Box 707 High Rolls Mtn Pk.NM 88325
Michael Root’s Guide Service
Mike Root
HC 30 Box 35
Cuchillo NM 87901
H and A Outfitters, Inc.
Andrew Salgado
PO Box 16461
Santa Fe NM 87592
RB Outfitter and Guide Services
Ron Schalla
PO Box 57
Chama NM 87520
Hi Lonesome Outfitters
Kerry Sebring
PO Box 241
Quemado NM 87829
S-S Outfitters
Rick Simpson HC 66 Box 70 Glencoe NM 88324
United States Outfitters, Inc.
George Taulman
325 Santistevan Lane
Taos NM 87571
JFW Ranch Consulting, LLC
Jim Welles
10600 Eagle Rock NE
Albuquerque NM 87122
Rugged Cross Outfitters
David Welty
PO Box 117
Winston NM 87943
Ph: 575.682.2530
Fax: 575 682-2530
www.circlesevenguidedhunts.com
Harry Wood Guide & Outfitter
Harry Wood
5244 CR149 Centerville TX 75833
Ph: 903.536.7130
[email protected]
www.harrywoodguides.com
Ph: 575.743.2026
[email protected]
Ph: 505.474.6959
Fax: 505.474.3349
[email protected]
www.nmbiggamehunting.com
Ph: 575.756.1409
[email protected]
Ph: 575.773.4787
[email protected]
sebringstrophyoutfitters.com
Ph: 575.653.4249
[email protected]
www.s-soutfitters.com
Ph: 800.845.9929
Fax: 575.758.1744
[email protected]
www.huntuso.com
Ph: 505.294.7861
[email protected]
www.newmexicobiggamehunting.com
Ph: 575.743.0251
757 743-0321
[email protected]
Limestone Outfitters
Darell Welty
Ph: 575.772.5768
Box 75
Fax: 575.772.5109
Winston NM 87943
Keith White Outfitting
Keith White
1307 Shady Lane
Hondo TX 78861
Ph: 830.426.2994
Fax: 830 426-3779
[email protected]
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SCI’s 2010 Annual Hunters’ Convention
The Ultimate Hunters’ Market
January 20-23, 2010 Reno, Nevada
s"OOKTHEBESTTRIPSANDTIMESAVAILABLE
with more than 500 guides and outfitters!
s3EETHELATESTGEAR"OOTHSFILLED
with guns, gear, art, taxidermy and more!
s(UNDREDSOFDAYANDEVENING
auction items!
Please join us for this members-only event.
Proceeds support SCI’s mission protecting the freedom to hunt
and promoting wildlife conservation worldwide.
For tickets and more information
visit www.SafariClub.org
or call 888 746 9724
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