| New Mexico has certainly became a big game | | | | going to be required to get closer than you would |
| mecca for hunters. Depending on your preference | | | | with a rifle. Sometimes the best hunting is from |
| for a trophy you can choose from elk, sheep, | | | | stalk and shoot basically. More excitement for the |
| mountain lion, bear, antelope and mule deer. | | | | hunter and you can really feel like the good ole |
| Guided and unguided hunts are available through | | | | boys from the old west times. Stalking big game |
| various outfitters. Prices range from $2000.00 up | | | | is a real adventure, especially for the first timer. |
| to $5000.00 per hunt. When required special hunts | | | | When you have your guide to show you the |
| can be arranged and outfitters even cater to the | | | | ropes don't be afraid to ask questions, that's what |
| handicapped for New Mexico big game hunting. | | | | they are for. The guides usually live in the area |
| Hunts are scheduled months in advance as there | | | | and have guiding for several years. They know |
| is a quota for certain hunts in the conservation | | | | their area well and they also know what makes |
| aspect. If going for the first time it would be very | | | | for an exciting hunt when pursuing big game in |
| beneficial to hire an outfitter who is familiar with | | | | New Mexico. |
| the area. It may be a little more costly, but , you | | | | You may also hire an outfitter and they will simply |
| will probably have a much better chance of | | | | let you hunt on your own. They will supply some |
| success. Outfitters know where to look for each | | | | equipment for you such as a horse or other |
| specific animal that you wish to hunt and are very | | | | transportation to get you to the base camp and |
| familiar with their habits and traits in the wild. Most | | | | then you are on your own, roughing in in the wild, |
| of the hunting is located in fairly rugged terrain | | | | so to speak. They allow you a certain amount of |
| and sometimes requires ATV, horse, and | | | | days at your camp to do your hunting. They |
| sometimes a lot of walking at elevations from | | | | provide assistance when asked or needed, all this |
| 4000 up to 8000 feet. Make sure your physical | | | | is included in the original hunt price. Assuming |
| well being is good. The duration of your hunt | | | | everything went well and you bagged your trophy |
| depends on the animal, hunts range from 3 days | | | | game , the outfitter will help get your game |
| up to 12 days. Perhaps after one or two trips | | | | ready for transport or whatever you desire to |
| with a guide you will be able to hunt on your own | | | | have done. Hopefully, you will have had your first |
| if you prefer, New Mexico big game hunting at it's | | | | New Mexico big game hunt and been successful |
| best on your own. | | | | enough to want to come back again and maybe |
| In New Mexico at different times of the year you | | | | bring some friends with you and let them |
| can hunt with different weapons. Archery, muzzle | | | | experience the same excitement you have had |
| loaders, rifles, are the most common choice | | | | at big game hunting in New Mexico. |
| Naturally with a bow and muzzle loader you are | | | | |