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 We operate an outfitting service located in Northeast New Mexico. This area has canyons and top country running on both sides of a river valley which is an ideal home to elk, mule deer, antelope, bear and turkey. We offer fair chase, guided trophy hunts for each of these species. We lease several adjoining private ranches that total around 220,000 acres. This allows us to coordinate game management on our hunting property. We are improving wildlife habitat by thinning trees, improving water, controlled burns, and controlling predators. Our high quality hunts are maintained through selective trophy hunts and limited numbers of hunters. Long-term emphasis on quality and respect of the game has been the key to high success rates for our hunters. Located in the middle of prime hunting country our hunting lease includes a variety of wildlife habitat. Ponderosa pines, cedar and pinion trees, mountain mahogany, oak brush and gramma grass are native to the land. Nutritional grasses and alfalfa grow along the river bottom hay fields. Ranging in elevation from 6500 feet on mesas and volcanic peaks to 5300 feet in the canyons and bottom country, this lease is in unit 58. Most of the terrain is accessible by 4 wheel drive vehicles, which enables hunting off the rim rocks. Our hunts are ideal for the hunters having problems with the rugged country that game inhabits or for the hunter who can’t get around like they once could. Every year we guide hunters in their mid to upper 70’s and usually have 100% success rates. We are excited about the management possibilities on this large tract of hunting country. Long range planning and management of game and habitat can be more effective. We are actively working with landowners, neighbors, guides, trappers and hunters to maximize their insight and influence. Our focus is to recognize and respect the wildlife as the valuable and unique resource that it is. We plan to improve the habitat and give the game every opportunity to increase in numbers and size.
 All of our hunts include private land permits. These tags are guaranteed and there is no state drawing to apply for. Most of our hunts are spot and stalk. We try to tailor hunts to the individual hunter and small hunting parties. We seldom have more than 6 hunters on any one hunt. Our experienced guides are local residents, most of who grew up in this area. This is an added advantage as guides are familiar with the country and assist in countless hours of scouting before hunters arrive and between hunts. The nearest airport is Colorado Springs, Colorado. Other airports are located in Denver Colorado, Albuquerque New Mexico, and Amarillo Texas. Hunters are scheduled to arrive in camp the afternoon of the day before their hunt starts. Hunters arriving early will be charged $125.00 per day. Price of the hunts does not include New Mexico hunting license, transportation to or from airport, processing and shipping of meat, taxidermy services or gratuities. A deposit of half of the price of the hunt is required at time of booking. The second half is due upon arrival and to be paid in cash or same as cash only. Non-hunting guests will be charged $125.00 per day. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Elk Hunting:
 Our elk hunts start in mid September with our archery hunt that we limit to 2 or 3 hunters per year. These hunts are very exciting, with a very good chance at the biggest bulls. October is when we run most of our rifle hunts. The bulls are still in rut. Glassing and stalking are our main ways of hunting. In 2007, we had another banner year, 14 hunters were able to take 13 trophy 6 X 6 or better bulls ranging in size from 285 to 365 with 5 of the bulls being 340 and up. The one hunter who did not harvest an animal passed up several bulls in the 320 class. The elk population continues to increase on our hunting property with more and bigger bulls each year. This is due in part to light hunting pressure resulting in a high percentage of big bulls not harvested, allowing big bulls to grow even bigger! The habitat includes native hay fields and alfalfa serving as an attractant. Our hunting country is over 220,000 acres in a single block of land consisting of 4 ranches. This enhances our chances for continued success.
Mule Deer:
 Our deer lease covers 180,000 acres. We offer a muzzleloader hunt in late September and a rifle hunt in early November. In addition to these hunts, two of the ranches that we lease qualify for a special late season rut hunt that takes place in late November and early December. For the past several years we have cut back on hunter numbers to help increase buck size and numbers. In 2007 all hunters harvested great 4 X 4 bucks with the largest scoring 186. In 2008 we will hunt one ranch of 100,000 acres during the regular scheduled deer season the first part of November. We will be running a late November rut hunt on one 40,000 acre ranch and will be running an early December on a separate 40.000 acre ranch. Both of these ranches have qualified for this special season. Hunters will have an exceptional chance at 180 and up class deer on these late hunts.
Antelope:
 These are exciting 3-day hunts. Hunters can expect to see high numbers of antelope. The first hunt runs in late August. The second hunt takes place in mid September when the bucks are in rut. We took a total of 16 hunters this past season and all harvested nice antelope. Northern New Mexico has a well known reputation for large populations of antelope. The large, flat, open spaces of our top country make for ideal antelope habitat. We have had 100% success for the past 7 years on these hunts and have harvested some nice trophy antelope. Hunts are guided 2 x 1.
Turkey Our Merriam turkey hunts are 3-day hunts, 2 bird limit that run in Mid April to early May. Our hunting country includes river bottoms and wooded canyons that are prime turkey habitat. This area may be some of the best Merriam turkey hunting available. Fresh spring growths in the hay and alfalfa fields concentrate turkey next to big cottonwoods where they roost. Hunters can expect to see high numbers of turkey. We have never hunted our turkey hard so they are not usually call shy. Most hunters will easily get their 2-bird limit. Hunts are guided 2 X 1.
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