Youth Oryx Hunts on New Mexico’s White Sands Missile Range

Between 1969–1977, a total of 95 oryx were released on White Sands Missile Range and the surrounding areas of southern New Mexico. This area is primarily made up of flat desert, rolling hills, and intermittent canyons covered with tall sage and mesquite. This relocation was in the interest of providing additional hunting opportunities within New Mexico. Today, oryx around White Sands number in the thousands.

This area is perfect for traditional spot-and-stalk-style hunting. This is both engaging and a great learning experience for youth hunters. Often three to five stalks per day are possible. The most common difficulty is judging these unique animals. If you wish to utilize this tag to its fullest potential, we highly encourage utilizing the services of a professional outfitter. Youth-only oryx hunts on the White Sands Missile Range typically occur over a weekend in early September.

These youth oryx tags often offer three to five times better draw odds than adult licenses. With a track record of over 150 successful oryx hunts, our WTA TAGS-endorsed outfitter has the experience to provide you with the hunt of a lifetime.

WTA TAGS values our outdoor heritage and the future of hunting so much so that we offer free application and float services to all youth hunters (18 & under). To be clear, WTA TAGS will apply and front the $1,600 license fee required at the time of application. The only cost incurred will be the $13 state application fee.

If you have questions about this hunt, have drawn a tag and now wish to locate the right outfitter, or would like assistance applying in the New Mexico oryx draw, please contact WTA TAGS at 1-800-755-8247 or email us at TAGS@trophyadventures.com