Spring has finally arrived in the Nebraska Panhandle, bringing warmer weather and gobbling turkeys! We’re about halfway through the 2025 draw application season, and New Mexico recently posted results. If you weren’t lucky enough to draw any elk tags this year (I wasn’t either!), don’t worry—WTA has you covered!
We still have a variety of elk hunts available for this Fall, and every one of them includes a guaranteed tag for non-residents. Whether you’re after the thrill of a September archery hunt during the rut or prefer a late-season rifle adventure, we’ve got something for you. Bonus: several of these hunts have been discounted, so give us a call today to take advantage of these outstanding elk hunting opportunities!
Premier Private Land Elk Hunt in Utah
October 26–31
Northern Utah is the mecca for trophy elk hunting and this 36,000-acre private ranch may be near the top of the list. WTA has offered this hunt for years and the reports are always outstanding! This area has a tremendous population of elk and is surrounded by other well-managed hunting properties. Hunts are conducted 1×1 by spot and stalk and calling in the bulls. The lodging is very nice and the terrain is extremely gentle.
Southern New Mexico Private Land Rifle Elk Hunt
November 1–5, November 8–12, December 6–10
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 private properties are home to a very healthy population of elk with great genetics. The properties are lightly hunted, often taking only a few hunters at a time. Comfortable accommodations are all part of the experience. The area is home to an abundance of elk, especially later in the season!
New Mexico Archery Elk Hunt
September 8–14 or September 16–22
These seven-day 1×1 guided trophy archery elk hunts include a unit wide landowner tag, allowing you and your guide to hunt the entire unit in search of a trophy bull! This western New Mexico unit stretches to the Arizona state line and the genetics in this part of the state are as good as it gets. The terrain here consists of rolling hills of pinion juniper with an abundance of rye fields. This hunt is suited to anyone’s physical capabilities.
Western New Mexico Trophy Elk Hunt
Rifle: October 18–22
This trophy elk hunt takes place in the Zuni Mountains of western New Mexico. The area is diverse and not too physically demanding, offering a mix of hunting terrain from pinion juniper, ponderosa pines, and canyon country. The unit is home to a healthy number of elk with some trophy quality. This outfitter and his guides have been hunting the unit for many years and know the country well. Your landowner tag allows you to hunt the entire unit 1×1.
Southern New Mexico Archery Elk Hunt
Archery: September 9–14
Muzzleloader: October 18–22
Rifle: October 25–29
This trophy New Mexico elk hunt takes place on over 10,000 private acres of excellent habitat in unit 34. The property is home to a healthy population of elk with some great genetics. This is not a physically demanding hunt—you and your guide will access the property on Polaris Rangers or 4×4 vehicles and then on foot. WTA currently has a couple of archery, muzzleloader, and rifle hunts still open on this amazing property! Accommodations are provided in a comfortable ranch house located right on the property.
Call one of our consultants at 1-800-346-8747 or click the button below to learn more about these elk hunting opportunities and more!
