

TROPHY OUTFITTERS SPECIALIZES IN HIGH QUALITY ARCHERY ELK HUNTS. When we apply you to a hunt area rest assured that its a high quality unit with a high success ratio.
AREA HUNTED: We mainly hunt the Gila area of New Mexico generally western New Mexico and the White Mountains in Arizona, this area is known to hold some of the biggest bulls in the US. Reasonable to expect to take bulls from 300 P/Y to 390.
DRAW ODDS: We have been averaging about 50% success in drawing tags, so if you give me a couple of years I can usually get you a tag.
ELK POPULATION: Great we have alot of elk and our bull to cow ratio is good.
TERRAIN: Mountains to rolling pinion pine, juniper country with some parks and meadows. It is beautiful country with altitudes from 6,500 to 8,000 ft. On a physical scale from 1 to 10 I would rate it a 5 or 6. Temperatures range from 30 to 70 in September.
HUNTING METHODS: We will go by foot and 4x4's, sometimes we will pack in horseback to a spike camp if the bulls are deep. Methods would include calling, stalking, tree stands or ground blinds over waterholes or wallows. Shooting opportunities from 10 to 50 yards.
SUCCESS RATIO: We have been averaging over a 50% kill ratio for 5 years running on 100% shooting opportunities.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Lodge or first class wall tent camp, full time cook and showers! (note: We may spike it out if your willing and the bulls are deep.)
HUNT DATES:
{SEPTEMBER 1-6} { SEPTEMBER 10-15 } {SEPTEMBER 19-24}
ALL HUNTS ARE 6 HUNTING DAYS
HUNT COST: 1X1 GUIDED $5,950 2X1 GUIDED $4950
LICENSE FEE : $781 {note all New Mexico hunts will be charged a 5% sales tax.}
| Price (1 X 1): $5950.00 | (minimum payment): $2975 |
| Price (1 X 2): $4950.00 | (minimum payment): $2475 |
WE SPECIALIZE IN TROPHY MUZZLELOADER ELK HUNTS: We have been guiding muzzleloader hunts since 1981. We feel that we have built a reputation taking hugh bulls with a muzzleloader. The crew from Black Powder Guns and Hunting TV Show, hunt with us most every year. We are up on the latest technology and equipment for muzzleloader hunting.
BULL QUALITY: You can realistically expect to take bulls ranging from 300 to 350 B/C. Although, every year we do take at least 2 or more over 370. Our top bull taken in 2007' scored 375 B/C.
SUCCESS RATIO: In 2007' we averaged an 85% success ratio with near 100% shooting opportunity.
ELK POPULATION: The areas that we will apply you for have a lot of elk with a high bull - cow ratio. You will see elk on this hunt!
HUNTING TECHNIQUES: In October the bulls will still be in rut. We will be calling by bugling or cow calf talk. Our country is glassable so no matter what is going on we will find elk. We will be using 4x4 trucks to glass the area and then go a foot. If bulls are deep sometimes we will go in to spike camps.
TERRAIN: Rolling pinion pine and juniper country with some meadows, with elevations from 6,500 to 8,000 foot level. Temperatures should range from the 20's to the 60's. On a physical scale from 1 to 10, I would rate this country about a 5.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Lodge or first class wall tent camps, depending on the area drawn. Both would include full-time cook, showers, excellent meals.
COST OF HUNT: 1x1 guided $5950.00, 2x1 guided $4950.00. License fees $775.00. All New Mexico hunts will be charged a 5% sales tax.
GUIDING: Our guides are local to the area and have a lot of experience with muzzleloaders and muzzleloader hunting. These are true professional guides.
SERVICES PROVIDED NOT INCLUDED IN COST OF HUNT: Meat processing and shipping is available upon request. Hale's Wildlife Taxidermy can provide you with a high quality big game mount.
| Price (1 X 1): $5950.00 | (minimum payment): $2975 |
| Price (1 X 2): $4950.00 | (minimum payment): $2475 |
NEW MEXICO OFFERS GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TROPHY BULLS. The Gila area of New Mexico and the White Mnts. of Arizona are famous for producing huge bulls and that is where we hunt.
BULL QUALITY: Excellent ! The big ones come out of the deep woods on this hunt. Most bulls taken will score between 310 and 350 B/C, all though every year we will take several 370 plus.
ELK POPULATION: We have great elk numbers and our bull cow ratio is high. Country is very glassible we will find and kill bulls on this hunt.
HUNTING TECHNIQUES: The rifle hunt catches the tail end of the rut some bugling still going on, We will do a lot of glassing to find the bull that we want then plan our stalk.
SUCCESS RATIO: 90% most years if you hunt hard you will get opportunities at good bulls.
TERRAIN: Mountains and canyons, Pine into Juniper country. Elevations from 6500 to 8000 ft levels, Temperatures fron 20 to 65 degrees.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Lodge or first class wall tent camps depending on area drawn. Full time cook excellent meals, We may spike it out if the bulls are deep.
HUNT COST: $4,950 2X1 guided $5,950 1x1 guided (license fee $775) all New Mexico hunts are charged a 5% sales tax.
HUNT DATES: The Gila area in New Mexico offers two time frames for rifle elk in 2008 they are. October 11-15th & October 18-22nd
| Price (1 X 1): $5950.00 | (minimum payment): $2975 |
| Price (1 X 2): $4950.00 | (minimum payment): $2475 |