Guided Elk Hunts in New Mexico

New Mexico Elk Hunts with K9 Country Outfitters

K9 Country Outfitters offers fully guided Rocky Mountain Elk hunts in New Mexico on public and private land. We offer five-day guided hunts that fit your style of hunting. Each of our elk hunts includes meals and comfortable lodging. K9 Country Outfitters offers an elk hunting experience of a lifetime that you won't want to miss out on.

NM Public Land Elk Hunting

We offer a National Forest Draw for our New Mexico public land elk hunts. The Lincoln National Forest is a hot spot for trophy elk! There are three mountain ranges within the forest and a solid mix of forest types that make for a big game haven. New Mexico does not offer over-the-counter elk tags and the season dates vary based on the unit that is drawn and the tag that you have; please contact us with any questions about obtaining a tag for your hunt.

Private Land Elk Hunting in New Mexico

K9 Country Outfitters is proud to offer private land elk hunts. New Mexico is known for its incredible Rocky Mountain Elk population and private land hunts are a great opportunity to get a shot at a trophy bull. The variety of land we have access to allows clients with any level of fitness to enjoy a hunt with us. We do the hard work for you - our guides are professional outdoorsmen who have spent years in New Mexico. They use their experience and time to scout spots that give you the best chance at downing a once-in-a-lifetime elk.

What to Expect on Your New Mexico Elk Hunt

Whether you're looking to use a bow, rifle, or muzzleloader to down a Rocky Mountain Elk, we have a hunt for you.

Bow Hunting Elk

Early archery season is still during the warm season, and bulls are quiet. They do a lot of sitting on water/wallows to keep cool and aren't doing much calling yet. Soon, bulls start bugling and they do a lot of calling setups - the rut is a "feeding frenzy". When you book a hunt with us, you can expect to do some spot & stalk, glassing, and calling bulls in.

Muzzleloader Hunting Elk

Once bow season shuts down, muzzleloader season opens up. You can plan on doing spot & stalk for these hunts as well. The bulls are still bugling, so practice your call! Our guides will have spent the bow season marking spots that they know the elk are moving through, so you'll have a good opportunity to see them move. Make sure you have all equipment needed for your muzzleloader hunt, you can find a recommended list of things to pack here.

Rifle Hunting Elk

The general elk hunting season typically opens in October (all New Mexico elk seasons vary based on tags, units, etc.). You might hear some elk calling at the beginning of the season, however, they will get quiet not too long after. This is when you get to put the work in! You can expect a lot of spot & stalk and glassing the beautiful landscape for traveling bulls.

2023 New Mexico Elk Season

All elk seasons vary based on tag, unit, and more. Contact us for more information on the 2023 elk season and to book your hunt.

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