Southwest New Mexico Elk Hunting Southwest NM Fully Guided Elk Hunting Hunts

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Eric Kern Outfitters
P.O. Box 465
Magdalena, NM 87825
1-575-538-1843
eric@kernoutfitters.com

All of the Elk hunts are conducted in quality units located in New Mexico on the Gila/Apache National Forest. These units have been recognized for producing excellent trophies year after year.

Bow hunts take place the first three weeks of September, which allows the opportunity to hunt a majestic bull elk during the rut. Close encounters with just a string and razor is an unmatched adrenaline rush.

Rifle and muzzleloader hunts are spread throughout October and November. Early October mornings still buzz with bugling bulls. While the chance of calling still exists, spot and stalk methods of hunting become more effective. Click here to check the draw odds for units 16A, 16D and 15.

Deadline to apply for NM public draw is March 28, 2011 NM Game and Fish

1x1 Guide Service 7 day bow / 5 day rifle-muzzleloader $4,250

2x1 Guide Service 7 day bow / 5 day rifle-muzzleloader $3,000

PUBLIC LAND HUNTS

Whether it is an elusive Mule Deer or that wary Coues buck your searching for, Eric Kern Outfitters can help. We take only a few hunters each year on public and/or private land that has been managed for quality deer herds.

Muzzleloader seasons begin the last week of September or the last week of October depending on the unit. Because these are some of the first deer hunts of the year, a hunter has the opportunity at bucks that have yet to be pressured.

Rifle hunts occur in late October and continue through November. This time of year bucks are usually in bachelor groups and spend most of there time feeding and resting in preparation for the upcoming rut. During these hunts we let our eyes do the walking by taking advantage of quality optics.

Bow hunts take place the first two weeks of January when the deer are in full rut. Changes in movement patterns of bucks along with the opportunity for calling/rattling rutting bucks make this hunt action packed.

Deadline to apply for NM public draw is March 28, 2011 NM Game and Fish

1x1 Guide Service public land 7 day bow / 5 day rifle-muzzleloader $3,500

2x1 Guide Service public land 7 day bow / 5 day rifle-muzzleloader $2,250

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OTHER PUBLIC HUNTS

New Mexico has some unique hunting opportunity for other big game species besides Elk and Deer. Hunts for Antelope, Bighorn Sheep, Oryx and Varmints may also be arranged. Most of these species require a hunter to apply through the NM public draw system. The application deadline is March 28, 2011. Contact me today for more information and prices on these hunts.

MORE INFORMATION

Fully Outfitted hunts include: Accommodations that vary from hunt to hunt. Most of our camps are home settings with separate bedrooms, bathrooms and showers, beds with mattresses along with washer and dryer facilities. If necessary we will set up travel trailers that will provide most of the comforts of home. We provide all meals and transportation during the hunt. We also field dress, skin, cape, and deliver your elk to the nearest processing facility. The hunter is responsible for processing, wrapping, freezing and shipping (if necessary). Please let us know if you have special dietary requirements or medical consideration we should be aware of.

Licensing: The hunter is responsible for all state licensing fees and all hunts are conducted in strict compliance with the laws and regulations of the State of New Mexico.

Equipment: The hunter shall provide personal transportation to hunting headquarters, unless other arrangements have been agreed to by all parties. Hunter is responsible for a weapon, ammunition and all personal articles.

Hunters Responsibility: The hunter is solely responsible for his/her physical condition. Hunts take place in rough terrain at altitudes above 6,500 ft.! If the hunter has any doubts about his/her ability to withstand strenuous activity at high altitude, he/she should consult a doctor. The hunter represents that he/she is responsible for any and all hunting hazards.

PRIVATE LAND HUNTS

We offer some excellent elk, mule deer and antelope hunts on a 32,000 acre privately owned and operated ranch nestled in the heart of New Mexico. We only conduct a limited number of trophy hunts each year to ensure a quality experience. Whether you prefer to hunt with a bow, muzzleloader or rifle, we have something for you. NM private land hunts do not require a hunter to go through the lottery draw process. We can guarantee a license for each species. All trophy hunts are fully accommodated. The Lodge has central heat and air and consists of four bedrooms, four bathrooms, kitchen, and a hunters den. It comes complete with all the necessities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Relax in front of the satellite TV, enjoy a game of pool or sit on the front porch and enjoy the quite evening.

Elk Hunts - We only offer 8 trophy archery and 4 trophy muzzle loader bull elk hunts each year. The archery hunt is split into three weeks. Two hunters the first week, two hunters the second week and 4 hunters the third week. The 4 muzzle loader hunts are conducted early to mid October depending on NM regulations. Late season bull elk hunts are also available at a reduced price. Please contact me for more information.

1x1 Guide Service 6-7 day bow / 5 day muzzle loader $10,000

2x1 Guide Service 6-7 day bow / 5 day muzzle loader $8,500

Cow elk hunts are available starting the first week of November thru the end of January. Combine a management mule deer hunt with one of these and fill the freezer for the year.

2x1 Guide Service 3 day bow/muzzle loader $600 lodging/accommodations not included

Add $200 per day per person for food and lodging please contact me for lodging options.

Deer Hunts - Management mule deer hunts are available the last week of October for muzzle loader and first two weeks of November for rifle. We take bucks for management purposes that most places would sell as trophies. Please visit the photo gallery to see some of the management bucks we have taken in the past three years.

2x1 Guide Service 5 day bow / 5 day rifle $2,000

Antelope Hunts - The ranch is authorized one antelope tag each year. We have to allow one public draw hunter also, so the hunt is limited to only 2 hunters. NM is known for great antelope and it is not uncommon for hunters to take a buck that makes the Boone and Crockett record books.

1x1 Guide service 3 day rifle $3,500