New Mexico Gila Elk Hunt – Unit 16C

The Gila National Forest of western New Mexico is arguably one of the top producing areas for trophy bull elk. If you are fortunate enough to draw this tag, you’d be hunting with one of the premier outfits in the state. Our outfitter has been offering professionally guided hunts on both public and private ranches in this unit for over 30 years using the family’s historic homestead as base of operations that lies in the heart of unit 16C.

For those who are willing to take on the ponderosa pine covered hills and have the desire to pursue trophy bulls in a top producing area within the state, this hunt may be an excellent choice. Bull quality in the Gila averages around 300, ″ but it is also the kind of place that can produce the next state record. The archery hunts are probably the most exciting as clients and guides get to chase and call bulls in the bugle. The rifle hunts are also very popular as well. The local guides employed by this outfitter are professional, accommodating and love what they do.

Accommodations consist of the ranches historic lodge, comfortable ranch house or wall tent set-up depending on the circumstances. Delicious home-cooked breakfast and dinner and sacked-lunch in the field is typical.

Even though this unit has relatively difficult draw odds; the outfitter has secured guaranteed tags through his connections and deep roots to the area and because of the limited nature of these high-quality landowner tags, early booking is often required.