PUBLIC LAND HUNTS
- At Young Gun Outfitters, we’re passionate about delivering hunts that create memories to last a lifetime. Founded on a deep respect for wildlife, land, and the tradition of hunting, we specialize in fully guided trophy hunts across New Mexico’s top big game units. Whether you’re chasing a world-class bull elk, a trophy antelope, or a heavy-horned mule deer, our team is dedicated to giving you the best opportunity for success.
- What sets us apart is our commitment to personalized service, expert knowledge, and unmatched dedication in the field. We limit the number of hunters we take each year to ensure every client receives the attention and effort they deserve. From scouting months in advance, we handle the hard work so you can focus on the hunt.
- When you book with Young Gun Outfitters, you’re not just buying a tag—you’re joining a team that will hunt as hard for your trophy as you will. With a proven record of success, access to prime habitat, and local guides, we give our hunters the ultimate chance at the trophy of a lifetime.
- At Young Gun Outfitters, we don’t just take you hunting—
- we take you on an adventure you’ll never forget.
About this hunt
| Hunting season: | Sep 1, 2026 - May 10, 2027 |
Where you will hunt
Territory
| Fence type: | Not fenced |
| Territory size: | 500 |
| Languages spoken by staff: | English |
| Operating since: | 2024 year |
Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 30%, Forest: 50%Where you will stay
No accommodation providedHow to get there
Navigation guidelines
| Nearest airport: | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Distance from airport: | 145 miles |
| Transfer from airport: | No |
| Transfer from railway: | No |
Other information
| Gun rental: | No |
| Vaccination required: | No |
Terms
Price includes
- Transport on territory
- Field trophy preparation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
Price does NOT include
- Hunting license
Cancellation
N/AWounding
N/APayment
Deposit
Final payment
Paid 15 days before huntTAGs & licenses
Big Game
New Mexico is known for its limited-entry big game hunts: each spring, hunters apply for draws for species like Elk, Deer, Pronghorn etc. by the application deadline (usually mid-March).
New Mexico does not have a preference point system – all draw permits are random each year. Approximately 84% of draw tags go to residents, 10% to residents hiring outfitters, and 6% to non-residents.
New Mexico requires all big game hunters to have a valid Game-hunting license (or combination license) and pay a Habitat stamp and Habitat management access fee.
Deer & Elk: The majority of New Mexico’s deer and elk licenses are allocated through the draw. Hunts are unit- and season-specific (e.g., an elk hunt in Unit 16A, first rifle season).
Non-residents can apply but are capped at 6% of tags (or up to 10% if applying with an outfitter contract). There are also a very limited number of private-land only deer licenses (landowner vouchers) and some landowner elk authorizations that can be purchased outside the draw, but these are usually quite expensive.
Pronghorn Antelope: All pronghorn licenses are via lottery draw for designated ranches or units.
Oryx and Ibex hunts are by draw, but there are also off-range oryx licenses available OTC for private lands.
Barbary Sheep (Aoudad): New Mexico has both draw hunts on public lands and unlimited OTC licenses for Barbary sheep on private lands and some specified areas.
Bighorn Sheep & Moose tags are extremely limited and draw-only (residents only, except one non-resident raffle tag).
Black Bear & Cougar: These are exceptions and can be purchased over-the-counter (no draw), but they are subject to seasonal harvest quotas by zone.
Small Game
New Mexico small game includes species such as Squirrels, Rabbits, upland game birds (Pheasant, Quail, Grouse), and migratory birds (Doves, Ducks, Geese, Cranes). To hunt small game, a hunter needs a Game-hunting License (or Game-hunting & Fishing combo), Habitat Stamp and Habitat Management and Access Validation.
Migratory birds require a free HIP number and waterfowl - a Federal Duck Stamp in addition to that. Some waterfowl species in certain areas are subject to draw as well.
Turkey permits are issued over-the-counter (bag limit two for residents, one for non-residents in spring). Some public land spring turkey hunts in specific units (or youth-only hunts) may be limited entry draws, but generally anyone can buy a turkey license. Fall turkey hunts are limited and by draw in some areas.
Trapping of furbearers requires a Trapper License.
Documents Needed
- Game-hunting License or Game-Hunting & Fishing License
- Habitat Management & Access Validation (HMAV).
- Habitat Stamp
- Species License/Tag
- Migratory Bird Permit (HIP) & Duck Stamp
- Hunter Education Certificate
Minimum Hunter Age
New Mexico has no minimum age for hunting. Kids under 12 can hunt small game or big game with a Mentored Youth authorization (and supervising adult). Ages 12–17: can take hunter ed and then hunt independently (though an adult accompanying is recommended) or hunt with a licensed adult mentor.
Links to More Information
- wildlife.dgf.nm.gov New Mexico Dept. of Game & Fish
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