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South central New Mexico is home to some of the states best elk hunting with units 34 & 36 leading the way. These units have been consistent producers of quality bulls (300+) with truly giant bulls (370+) being taken every year. With bull/cow ratios at roughly 50:100 this area experiences a very intense rut for those that would want to archery hunt. The pure numbers of elk in these units unit also makes for excellent muzzleloader and rifle hunting as well.
The landscape varies greatly from a desert floor up to pinon, juniper and oak brush canyons that give way to 8,500ft mountainous environments. These landscape changes only enhance the overall hunting experience in these areas.
Our WTA TAGS endorsed outfitters have been roaming these units for 20+ years. Their guides continue to work hard, scouring the hills to ensure that every client has the highest quality hunt possible. At times, particularly in unit 36, they do utilize horses to allow for access into the most remote portions of the unit and to retrieve harvested animals.
Hunters can expect to be staying in small cabins or nice wall tents with floors and the home cooked meals are excellent.
If you have drawn a unit 34 or 36 elk tag in New Mexico or if you would like to discuss purchasing a Unit-wide Guaranteed Landowner Tag please give WTA TAGS a call at 1-800-755-TAGS(8247).
Gun Vouchers – Unit 34-Â may be redeemed for muzzleloader (Oct.17-21 approx.), rifle (Oct.24-28 approx.), or the YOUTH ONLY rifle hunt (Oct.10-14 approx.). This is one of New Mexico’s premier youth only elk seasons.
Archery Vouchers – Unit 34- may be redeemed for 1st archery (Sept.1-14 approx.) or 2nd archery (Sept. 15-24 approx.)
Gun Vouchers- Unit 36– may be redeemed for muzzleloader (Oct. 10-14 approx.), 1st rifle (Oct 17-21 approx.) 2nd rifle (Oct 31-Nov 4 approx.)
Archery Vouchers – Unit 36 – may be redeemed for 1st archery (Sept 1-14 approx.) or 2nd archery (Sept 15-24 approx.)
Tag Drawn Hunt – $6,500 (approx.)
Unit-wide Guaranteed Tag Hunt – $18,500 (approx.)
Plus tax and license
Tax: 8% (approx)
Tag/License/Stamps- $850 (approx)
Alcoholic beverages are not provided by the outfitter.
Hunters can expect to be staying in small cabins or wall tents with home cooked meals.
Clients will need to fly into EL Paso, TX (for unit 34) or Albuquerque, NM (for unit 36) rent a vehicle and drive to camp. Camp is near Cloudcroft, New Mexico (unit 34) or Ruidoso, New Mexico (unit 36).
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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