Literaly everything was great, a true world class Whitetail establishment. Turkey look great too.
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Hunting in Mexico
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24 hunts
$400 starting from
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Why Mexico
World-Class Deer Hunting
Enjoy hunts for Sonora’s huge desert mule deer and the elusive Coues white-tailed deer in the high mountains
Desert Sheep Hunting
Mexico is the primary destination for hunters seeking a desert bighorn
Tradition and Food
Mexico has a long hunting tradition. Hunting camps are usually staffed with highly knowledgeable local guides and serve outstanding traditional Mexican food
About hunting in Mexico
From the beautiful desert mountains of Sonora in the north to the exotic jungles of the Yucatan in the south, Mexico features a wide variety of habitats and game animals that attract hunters from around the world. Hunting in Mexico is conducted on both private ranches and government reserves, and wildlife has been generally well managed in recent years, resulting in healthy populations of the most desirable game animals. Mexico is perhaps best known for its huge desert mule deer, but it is also an excellent destination for desert bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer, Coues deer, mountain lions, and both white-lipped and collared peccary. Mexico’s jungles feature species that can be hunted nowhere else in North America, including the red and gray-brown brocket deer and the ocellated turkey. Hunters also flock to Mexico to take advantage of its outstanding wing shooting for doves and many species of waterfowl.
What you need to know
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1. Planning your trip
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2. Upon arrival
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3. Hunting
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4. After the hunt
Planning your trip
Visas and Firearms
Citizens of the USA, Canada, Japan, the UK, and the EU are not required to obtain a Mexican visa for a tourist visit. If you are bringing your own firearms to Mexico, a permit from the Secretary of National Defense is required, and this must be arranged well in advance with the help of your outfitter. Double check that all serial numbers and other information are correct, or you could be in for problems at the border.
Upon arrival
When you arrive in Mexico you should be met by your outfitter’s liaison who will assist you in clearing your firearms. It’s crucial that the gun permit and other paperwork is in order. Keep the gun permit with you at all times. Allow plenty of time to get to your hunting area, as driving after dark in Mexico is not recommended.
Hunting
Deer and sheep hunts are generally conducted by spot-and-stalk, although sometimes vehicles are used, especially during deer hunts. Hunts in the desert generally takes place during the winter months and temperatures can swing widely from very cold mornings and evenings to midday heat. Coues deer hunts require long periods of glassing and high-quality optics are crucial.
After the hunt
It's usually possible to take capes and horns with you if they are properly cleaned and dried. Check with your outfitter for the current rules, and ensure you are carrying the proper licenses and permits on your person.
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Pablo Mexico 9.7 of 10
Experience at Las Cuevas Ranch
Outfitter: Las Cuevas Ranch
Everything was incredible, the treatment by the Lopez family and the accommodations of the ranch were extraordinary. I hunted my first deer with a bow and arrow. My father, my brothers and I enjoyed it so much that we returned the following season. I think that says it all!!
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Gregg United States 10.0 of 10Mexico like you never seen it before....
Outfitter: Las Cuevas Ranch
Las Cuevas is a must for the whitetail fanatics. The experience is true to the heart of Northern Mexico. You can feel it not only in the hunt, but in the hospitality as well. The knowledge of whitetails that the Las Cuevas family posses is second to none!
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Blake 10.0 of 10
Great south of the border deer hunting
Outfitter: Las Cuevas Ranch
If you are looking for mature whitetail deer, great food, great accommodations. and most of all a great family that knows whitetail deer - don't miss out on a South of the border hunt with the Lopez family at Las Cuevas Ranch. I have already booked my 2018 hunt with them. Keep up the good work guys!
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Adrian Mexico 9.7 of 10
For me hunting in Las Cuevas Ranch is an honor, because is one of the best places for whitetail in Mexico. The hospitality is exceptional since the owners are at your disposal all the time, the food is excelent and the places to enjoy the nature are unmatched.
Outfitter: Las Cuevas Ranch
For me everything is excelent
I dont have any negative comment
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Steven United States 10.0 of 10
Hunt of a lifetime
Outfitter: Las Cuevas Ranch
The terrain..I'd always wanted to hunt Mexico The hospitality.. the Lopez family made me feel at home THE DEER !! The overall hunt was excellent..several species...the Lopez' broke it up and kept it exciting
Nothing... it was a great experience
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Craig United States 9.0 of 10
Great family-run outfitter
Outfitter: Las Cuevas Ranch
I cannot say enough about the Lopez family that runs the ranch. They are some of the most genuine people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I cannot recommend their ranch enough, partially for the incredible deer that roam their 15k acres, but mostly for the family. Sharing camp with great people is always the best part of the experience for me.
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Craig United States 10.0 of 10
World class outfit
Outfitter: Las Cuevas Ranch
I sit here typing this review, not even knowing where to begin... Las Cuevas Ranch was something of a dream for me that became a reality when I made it down there to hunt in 2014. My wife and I knew it would be a special place, and for this reason we both decided that this would be our honeymoon having recently been married. TREATMENT BY STAFF: From the minute we met up with the Las Cuevas Ranch staff on the American side of the border, we knew we were in great hands. Every single person who played a role in making the Mexican Hunting experience special from Las Cuevas Ranch, treated my wife and I like family of their own. There was not one time that I did not think that the staff and the Lopez family were exhausting every effort to make us get the absolute best hunting and cultural experience possible. The relentless hard work ethic and positive attitude that everyone on the ranch possessed is something that made the experience, once in a lifetime. I have hunted many places throughout the United States and can say that nothing compares to what took place for us on Las Cuevas. Prior to this hunt, I had only met Kike and some of his family on one or two occasions and our communication had mostly been over the phone. But from the way my wife and I were treated by every single member of the Lopez family one would have thought we were of blood relation. We did not have to think once about our itinerary while at the ranch as everything was taken care of for us. The food and service by the cowboy's and staff was second to none. THE HUNTING: Throughout the 5 days spent hunting on the ranch, we were into trophy class whitetails every single sit. The intense management program in place at the ranch allows for a hunter to see several different whitetails showing up every sit and for those whitetails to be predominately bucks. The high ratio of bucks to does makes for intense rutting action that is the experience of a lifetime. I highly recommend that you make arrangements to have the hunt captured on film for it will be something you will want to relive over and over and be able to share with friends and family. (We can't thank the Lopez family and all of their staff enough for everything they did for my wife and I while we were down there at the ranch as it was above and beyond anything I could have ever imagined experiencing in my lifetime as a hunter. From start to finish, we never doubted that we were in good hands.)
Nothing.
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Stuart United States 10.0 of 10
Whitetail Pinnicle
Outfitter: Las Cuevas Ranch
After two trips to Las Cuevas in a month I really don't know what to say or where to start. I have been wanting to find a good place in Mexico to hunt but never dreamed I would find a place as great as Las Cuevas or the people that own and run it. First class all the way they literally treat you like a king I am very careful about where I hunt and am not into pen style hunts. Theres no BS with this hunt. I found everybody to be very truthful about what to expect. Honestly I found them to under promise and over deliver on both trips I made. This alone puts them in the top 5% of all outfitters. The Hunting is where the numbers do not lie. I am not exactly sure how many bucks were taken this past season but the number of bucks taken doesn't matter because they only shoot 7 plus year old deer and are very passionate about letting a buck give you his full potential. Trust me I personally saw some incredible deer that were from 3 to 6 years old. KiKe will tell you I am counting the days to get back next year and hunt a wide 10 pt we saw twice (really wide) but he was six so he got the pass. Trip one I killed a main frame 8pt with 5 kickers that totaled up to 191' he had a 29' beam and a 15" G2 his frame is crazy! After the first trip I had to take my dad to experience this place. First afternoon I really wasn't planning on shooting anything unless I saw one I couldn't resist. That happened when a Giant limped into view that was hurt from fighting. I think he had 18 points and grossed 195". The next day my 71 year old father shot his biggest buck ever an incredible 183" typical 11 point. along with that I know they have taken two over 200,and two in the 190s and at least two in the 180s along with several other extremely nice deer that are all mature. One day we rattled in and saw 13 bucks to include two 3 year olds that were in the 160-170 class as 3 year olds. The genetics are crazy, the food is incredible, and the people are first class! If your looking for the best wild deer hunt in Mexico look no further! Thanks Stuart Also if you are looking for a place you can seriously hunt but would like to take your wife this is it. Myself and a friend are taking our wives this year.
Leaving
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Alex United States 10.0 of 10
I had always wanted to come to Mexico and hunt trophy whitetails, so I started doing some research. I came across Las Cuevas Ranch and dug into what they were really about. Immediately, I was astounded by their amazing videos and pictures of true whitetail monsters. While these trophy monarchs are a dream come true for most any hunter, what truly locked me in was how this family was so close and all shared a burning passion for the outdoors. So I made the decision to hunt at Las Cuevas late in the year. When I arrived, I was instantly greeted by the whole family who made me feel right at home. It was like I had known them for years. The accommodations are spot on and 5 star in every way. You will never go hungry and the food is amazing. The neat part about the ranch is the vast size of the property and how secluded you are. The deer at Las Cuevas are true Mexico giants. The ranch is intensively managed to produce big whitetails. I was fortunate enough to harvest a beautiful buck during my stay in Mexico. The hunts are very challenging when u consider the ranch is 15,000 acres. I had the time of my life and can truly say that this was a trip I will never forget. The family, cooks, cowboys and guides were so helpful and kind. I left Mexico with new long lasting friendships and memories. I can't express how much I enjoyed my stay in Mexico and would challenge anyone to find a more amazing place to hunt than Las Cuevas Ranch.
Outfitter: Las Cuevas Ranch
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Andy United States 10.0 of 10
This is by far the best place in the world for giant whitetail deer
Outfitter: Las Cuevas Ranch
The ranch is spectacular the food is top notch the family is the best people you will ever meet and the hunting is bar none top of its class
There is nothing to not love at this place
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Diego Mexico 10.0 of 10Mexican Whitetail Paradise
Outfitter: Las Cuevas Ranch
Las cuevas embodies all what you can expect from a family owned and family operated ranch. They are insanely passionate about what they do. You will find very clean native genetics that result in beautiful typical monsters. Weather you are looking for a 140"-190" or a +200" B&C the opportunities are very wide and the bucks are worth the chase. Also worthy to mention: the Lopez´s love of the wild blends perfectly with their expertise in filmmaking, photography, cooking and mesmerizing hospitality. All of which add incredible value to the hunting experience, making it truly unique. If you are planing to book a whitetail hunt in Mexico, this is unquestionably the right place.
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DIY Coues Deer Hunt (unguided) Mexico
We provide fully guided or semi-guided whitetail hunts in Sonora, Mexico both in December and January during the rut. The ranches that we manage are located near Banamichi, Sonora, an easy 4.5 hour drive from the border. The ranches are between 30 and 50 square miles in area. We limit the number of deer hunters on each ranch to no more than 12 each year and we never hunt more than 6 hunters at one time. Whitetail hunts are 5 days and 6 nights in duration. In addition to rifle hunts we routinely accommodate archery hunters utilizing ground blinds that we stage prior to your arrival. Horses are also available for those wishing to hunt by horseback. Unlimited varmint hunting for coyote, grey fox, and bobcat is also available at no additional cost. This is an unguided (do-it-yourself) whitetail hunt for the more experienced hunter. A ranch representative will meet you at the Nogales border with your hunting license, tag and gun permit. You will be provided access to the ranch house but the hunter will be responsible for their own meals and transportation on the ranch. This arrangement provides nearly unlimited ranch access during the entire hunting season. Rustic ranch house accommodations are provided with beds, bathroom, and a hot shower. We also have fully guided and semi guided hunts. A ranch representative will meet you at the Nogales border with your hunting license, tag and gun permit. You will be provided access to the ranch house but the hunter will be responsible for their own meals and transportation on the ranch. This arrangement provides nearly unlimited ranch access during the entire hunting season.
Trip duration: 5 days
Trip available on: 1 December 2018 4 February 2019
$2,700
for 1 hunter
Fully Guided 1 on 1 Goulds Turkey Hunt Mexico
We provide fully guided or semi-guided Gould's Turkey hunts in Sonora, Mexico in May during the peak of mating season. The ranches that we manage are located near Banamichi, Sonora approximately 4.5 hour drive from the border. The ranches are between 30 and 50 square miles in area. We limit the number of turkey hunters on each ranch to no more than 12 each year and we never hunt more than 6 hunters at one time. Gould's Turkey hunts are 3 days and 4 nights in duration. Rustic ranch house accommodations are provided with beds, bathroom, and a hot shower. Our staff will obtain your hunting licenses, tags, gun permits and US Customs & US Fish and Wildlife documentation to import your trophies back to the States. While hunting on the ranch we utilize and maintain off road vehicles including a Yamaha Rino, Honda Pioneer 1000, Polaris Ranger and a Jeep Wrangler. Rustic ranch house accommodations are provided with beds, bathroom, and a hot shower. Meals are traditional Mexican with lots of fresh made tortillas. Our staff will obtain your hunting licenses, tags, gun permits and US Customs & US Fish and Wildlife documentation to import your trophies back to the States. We require $1000 US deposit at time of booking, $1000 on September 1st and the balance 30 days before the hunt
Trip duration: 5 days
Trip available on: 30 March 2018 27 May 2019
$2,900
for 1 hunter
Gould's Turkey Hunt Mexico
All hunts are fair chase and conducted with a 1x1 guide to hunter ratio. We use 4x4 vehicles (2 hunters per vehicle) or horses to access the hunt areas, then we hunt the arroyos and hillsides on foot. Our success rate on Goulds hunts over the past four years has been 100%. Spring turkey season runs from April 15 to May 28. The peak of the mating season generally occurs around the 30th of April. Spring temperatures range from 90 to 40 degrees with a chance of wind and/or showers. Our Goulds Turkey hunts are 4 days, excluding travel.
Trip duration: 4 days
Trip available on: 15 April 2019 28 May 2019
$2,100
for 1 hunter
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