Rifle Hunts: October & November
Muzzleloader Hunts: October & November
Archery Hunts: September
Youth Gun Hunts: October
Western New Mexico is arguably one of the top producing areas for trophy bull elk in the country. If you are fortunate enough to draw one of these tags, you’d be hunting with a premier outfitter that is local to the area and possesses years of experience within each unit.
See below for unit specific information…
Unit 16B
Elevation: 5,000-10,895 feet
General information: This is a rugged unit comprised of flat ridges and mesas that are surrounded by steep canyons along with the densely timbered wilderness lending itself well to physically capable hunters and those seeking larger bulls. Due to the lack of road access these hunts will be conducted with a mixture of hiking from tent camps or on horseback to more remote areas. Archery season will consist of calling, spot and stalk and sitting over water. In the gun seasons bulls move into more densely timbered cover; glassing from high vantage points will be the primary method of locating bulls.
Trophy Expectations: 300-330+
Seasons: Archery 1 (Sept 1-14), Archery 2- (Sept 15-24), Rifle 1- (Oct 8-12), Rifle 2- (Oct 15-19), Rifle 3- (Oct 22-26)
Lodging: Wall tent
Unit 16E
Elevation: 6,500 – 9,500 feet
General information: These hunts will be conducted from a tent camp only accessible through the use of horses. The landscape will vary from treeless flats to mountainous areas containing low brush, ponderosa pine and juniper. Horses will only be used to transport hunters and gear into camp or pack-out animals during the archery seasons. Muzzleloader and rifle hunters can expect to hike from camp as well as ride horses from camp.
Trophy Expectations:300-330+
Seasons: Archery 1 (Sept 1-14), Archery 2- (Sept 15-24), Muzz- (Oct 15-19), Rifle- (Oct 22-26), Rifle youth- (Oct 8-12)
Lodging: Wall tents
Unit 21A
Elevation: 6,400-8,872 feet
General information: This is a rugged, mountainous unit that lends itself well to physically capable hunters. The lower elevations consist of yucca and mesquite covered hills then turning into pinyon and ponderosa pine in the higher country. The archery seasons will consist of calling, spot and stalk and sitting over water with a mixture of hiking and riding out on horseback. Subsequent rifle hunts will be on horseback where hunters will be searching the pine covered ridges and wide valleys for bachelor groups and lone bulls that have returned to their winter grounds to recoup from the rut.
Trophy Expectations: 300-330+
Seasons: Archery 1 (Sept 1-14), Archery 2- (Sept 15-24), Rifle 1- (Oct 8-12), Rifle 2- (Oct 15-19), Rifle 3- (Oct 22-26)
Lodging: Wall tents/Cabin/Spike camps
If you have questions regarding this hunt, have drawn a tag and now wish to locate the right outfitter, or would like assistance applying into the New Mexico elk draw- please contact WTA TAGS at 1-800-755-TAGS (8247) or email us at TAGS@trophyadventures.com.
Rifle, Muzzleloader
$6,800 (1×1)
Archery Hunts (6 and 8 Day hunts)
Sept. 1-6 / Sept. 9-14- $6,800
Sept. 17-24 – $7,500
Youth Hunts
$6,800
$847 includes elk permit license and stamps – Computer draw – deadline mid-March. Contact WTA TAGS for professional application assistance 1-800-755-TAGS(8247)
Fly to Albuquerque NM, rent a car and drive to the lodge near Winston, NM. Directions will be provided by outfitter.
No observer fee for one adult on any youth hunt – Kids Apply Free Call WTA TAGS today!
Easy: Somewhat easy walking when it comes to physicality. Minimal walking or hiking and terrain is very accessible. Mostly hunting from blinds or tree stands.
Moderate: Physicality is somewhat moderate to advanced. Spot and stalk method of hunting as well as some hunting from blinds. Terrain can vary from prairies to mountains at higher elevations.
Difficult: Requires an advanced degree of physical endurance. Terrain is typically more mountainous and hunting can take place at higher elevation.
Extreme: Most difficult and physically demanding hunts. Requires advanced to extreme endurance and terrain or game pursued may involve dangerous situations.
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