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Still Looking for that 2022 Elk Hunt?

Travis Baker
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Still shopping for that 2022 archery elk hunt? Hunts seem to be flying off the shelf faster than ever. Lucky for you, the staff here at WTA keeps up on all of the latest and greatest in the hunting world and networks daily with our outfitters. We’re about halfway through the 2022 draw season, and for those who haven’t had any luck with pulling an archery elk tag, keep reading. We have a few options still available for this Fall. No draw required. Just show up and hunt!

Southern New Mexico Elk Hunting Outfitter – Guaranteed Tag

Dates: September 1–5, 2022 (2 Spots)

Southern New Mexico offers some of the finest elk hunting in the West and this outfitter has been hosting hunters for many years with great success. These properties are home to a very healthy population of elk with great genetics. The properties are lightly hunted, often times, only taking a few hunters at a time. First-class accommodations are all part of the experience. The area is home to an abundance of elk, especially later in the season!

Northern New Mexico Elk Hunting Outfitter

Dates: September 6–10, 2022 (1 Spot) or September 13–17, 2022 (1 Spot)

This 20,000-acre ranch in northern New Mexico is incredible and borders other well-known trophy elk properties such as Vermejo Park and the once-in-a-lifetime draw area known as the Valle Vidal. This is a high success hunt for quality animals with a guaranteed tag (no draw required).

Colorado Trophy Elk Hunt – 5 Star Lodging

Dates: September 1–5, 2022 (2 Spots)

Limited hunting pressure coupled with superior scouting techniques have allowed this property to maintain extremely high shot opportunities on their elk hunts. The majority of the archery hunting will be done from spacious Ambush ground blinds and some elevated blinds over water holes and small secluded food plots. Plus, five-star lodging and meals!

New Mexico’s Gila - Guaranteed Tags

Dates: September 9–14, 2022 (2 Spots) or September 17–24, 2022 (4 Spots)

The Gila National Forest of western New Mexico has long been noted for producing quality bull elk. Our outfitter has been offering professionally guided hunts in this area for over 30 years, using his family’s historic homestead as a base of operations. It is because of his deep roots to the area and sterling reputation that he is able to offer our clients guaranteed access to some of the best elk hunting in New Mexico at the best pricing available.

Give one of our consultants a call today at 800-346-8747 to learn more about these elk hunting opportunities. 

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