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Elk Hunts Available – Don’t Sit the 2023 Season Out

Travis Baker
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You put in for the elk draw and didn’t get a tag, or maybe you didn’t apply but wish you had. Either way, you would like to be chasing big bulls this Fall. Elk hunting is the iconic hunt of the West and you should not sit this season out.

WTA has a network of outfitters with private ranch land in New Mexico, Colorado, and across the West. And with landowner vouchers and over-the-counter tags, we can set you up with an archery hunt during the rut or a rifle hunt during late season. But we only have a select number of openings and we are booking now! 

Call us today and keep checking our website for up-to-date listings, last-minute cancellations, and specials. And if you subscribe to our emails and texts, we’ll deliver the alerts right into your inbox and directly on your phone.

Southern New Mexico Elk Hunting Outfitter – Guaranteed Tag

Archery: September 1–5
Rifle: October 8–12, November 5–9, December 27–31

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 part of the experience. The area is home to an abundance of elk, especially later in the season!

Oregon Private Ranch Archery Elk Hunt

Archery: September 2–6, 8–12, 13–17

This hunt is operated by a veteran outfitter with 20+ years of experience and conducted on 32,000 acres of private ranch ground in central Oregon. Elk are resident to the ranches throughout the summer and fall. During the first two weeks, hunts will be conducted from one of the numerous ladder stands, hard-sided box blinds, or ground blinds. Each of these sets is strategically placed over water sources, bait (legal in Oregon), or natural feeding areas.

New Mexico Private Land Trophy Elk Hunts

Rifle: November 26–30; December 9–13, 16–20

New Mexico elk hunt on several large ranches totaling nearly 500,000 private acres. This hunt takes place in the west-central part of the state close to the Arizona line. The genetics in this area are some of the best in the west, known for producing some of the biggest bulls to come out of New Mexico every season, including the current (440″) and prior (427″) state record bulls!

 

Colorado Ranching for Wildlife Elk Hunt

Rifle: November 4–6, 9–11, 13–15

Few places in the West can compare with the game-rich lands of northwestern Colorado. The two pieces of property that make up this 50,000 + acre ranch lie between 6,000–9,000 feet in elevation. Due to these large elevation changes, you find ecological diversity that can support large elk herds throughout the year. These late season hunts are the best time to observe hundreds of elk a day at times!

Utah Cow Elk Hunt – License Included

Rifle: October 9–11; November 27-29; December 4–6, 11–13

Looking to fill the freezer with some tasty venison this Winter? WTA has secured several cow elk permits exclusively for our customers on this huge private ranch. The property is located in western Utah and encompasses over 100,000 acres of some of the best elk habitat in the West. Hunts are guided 2×1 and must be booked in pairs.

Call our consultants today at 1-800-346-8747 to learn more about these elk hunting opportunities.

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Everything about the ocellated turkey is different from what hunters expect when they think about turkeys—from where they live, to what they look like, to where you hunt them. Even if they may not look or act like a conventional turkey, they are still a coveted species for anyone wanting to complete their World Turkey Slam. Often, they are the last turkey that hunters tackle when shooting for a slam, but there’s no reason to wait. Go now and experience a turkey-hunting adventure like no other!

Adventure is the keyword here. A hunt for ocellated turkeys takes you into the wild jungles of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, amid the ruins of the Mayan civilization and a world where jaguars still roam. Even though the camp is remote, getting there isn’t particularly difficult, dangerous, or challenging. It does take some time, but a flight from your nearest airport will have you in Merida, Mexico in just a few hours. Your representative will meet you there and transport you to Campeche, a beautiful, safe, and historic city set on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. After a comfortable night’s rest at one of the hotels hand-selected by WTA’s professional staff of consultants, you’ll be picked up the next morning for a journey into the jungle via a modern, air-conditioned van, followed by an open-air Jeep ride for the final few miles.

Nearly hidden under the jungle’s canopy, the camp is a curious mix of modern and traditional. The heavy-duty, screened wall tents are lifted off the jungle floor on wooden platforms. A generator provides ample energy to power electronics, including overhead lighting and the welcome relief of air conditioning. And yes, there is Starlink, although I suggest unplugging completely to fully experience life off-grid and away from the hustle of modern life. Camp is set along a meandering stream, complete with a swimming hole where you can spend the hot, humid midday hours cooling in the creek.

Camp and country aside, the real reason to travel deep into the Yucatan is to experience a turkey hunt like no other. In addition to checking off the species to complete a Slam, the ocellated sports some of the most beautiful plumage in the bird world. Looking more like a peacock than a traditional turkey, the male ocellated is plumed in a gorgeous array of purple and blue feathers that seem to change colors at different angles in the sun’s rays. In strut, the tips of the fan show what look like a series of eyes, lending the bird its name, which is derived from the Latin word for “little eye.” Its head is also like no other bird, with a sky blue color punctuated by orange warts and, in large toms, crowned by a pronounced crest. The ocellated turkey makes a striking mount, and the camp staff works to ensure the best care and transport of your turkey.

While the ocellated turkey does have a distinct call, it’s not like the deep gobble turkey hunters are most familiar with. Instead, the male ocellated, known locally as the macho, sends out a rolling chorus of notes that increase in both speed and volume, not unlike the sound of a two-stroke motorcycle struggling to start somewhere deep in the jungle.

Hunters used to calling turkeys into shotgun range will also be surprised to know that’s not common practice here. It can happen, but most ocellated turkeys are taken from the roost, after following a local guide on a hike through the pitch-black just before sunrise. No matter how far into the thick cover you go, your guide will walk you to the exact tree where the macho resides, and, before the turkey flushes, instruct you about when and where to shoot. If the hunter does his or her job, the ocellated tag is notched and a bucket-list bird hunt is achieved before the sun even rises for the day.

Once the World Slam celebration wears off, many other activities keep hunters busy in the jungle. First and foremost, there are several exotic bird species available to hunt on a trophy-fee basis. Great currasow and crested guan are the top two birds that hunters target after taking their ocellated turkey. Like the ocellated, both birds are sought after for their beautiful and unique plumage, making distinctive additions to your trophy room. Other hunting opportunities include the coatimundi, lowland paca, and collard peccary.

While Mexico may not be on the minds of all hunters, for that certain adventurous kind of person, a hunt in the jungle is a must-do trip. The brightly plumed ocellated turkey is much more than just a checked box on the way to a World Slam. It provides a unique reason to get with the professionals at WTA and plan a hunt at their exclusive camp deep in the Yucatan. They manage the details and make traveling to Mexico a safe, easy, and memorable event.

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