
Hunt Hard Outfitters (HHO) isn't a side hustle—it's what Jeff Lester and his team do year-round. Since 1999, they've been guiding hunters across Eastern Arizona and New Mexico for elk, mule deer, and Coues deer on public, state, and BLM lands. Lester was born and raised in the White Mountains of Ari...
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Hunt Hard Outfitters (HHO) isn't a side hustle—it's what Jeff Lester and his team do year-round. Since 1999, they've been guiding hunters across Eastern Arizona and New Mexico for elk, mule deer, and Coues deer on public, state, and BLM lands.
Lester was born and raised in the White Mountains of Arizona. He started his professional hunting career at 19, working for some of Arizona's largest outfitters. By 1999, he decided to forge his own path and founded HHO with a specific goal: provide personal attention to each client instead of running a volume operation.
"We never overbook or oversell our hunts in order to focus on the individual needs, goals, and desires of our clients."
Their guides aren't just experienced—they're hunters themselves. This isn't optional at HHO. Most guides have taken trophy bulls with clients and on their own hunts. For archery elk hunts specifically, every guide is a seasoned archery hunter.
These two states hold ten North American big game species. HHO focuses on:
| Hunt Type | 1-on-1 | 2-on-1 | License/Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ Archery Elk (5-day) | $6,500 | $5,000 | $525–$825 |
| AZ Archery Elk (7-day) | $7,500 | $6,000 | $525–$825 |
| AZ Archery Elk (10-day) | $9,000 | $7,000 | $525–$825 |
| AZ Rifle Elk (7-day) | $6,500 | $5,500 | $148–$665 |
| NM Archery Elk (5-day) | $6,500 | $5,500 | $630–$855 |
| NM Rifle Elk (5-day) | $6,500 | $5,500 | $855 |
| Muzzleloader (5-day) | $6,500 | $5,500 | $655–$855 |
| Mule Deer Rifle (5-day) | $6,500 | $5,500 | Varies |
New Mexico landowner permits are available and range $6,500–$9,500 depending on unit, weapon, and dates. These allow you to hunt every year if you don't draw the lottery.
Contact Jeff Lester before the draw to discuss unit placement and your options. This consultation helps you apply for hunts that match your timeline and budget.
Hunt packages vary by season and location. Remote unit hunts include lodging and meals. Local town hunts may require you to book your own hotel and meals (price adjusted accordingly).
Also available: - Meat processing and shipping - Taxidermy services - Preparation of heads and capes for transport - Additional guides (increases odds on certain hunts)
What you arrange: - Vehicle rental to meet the outfitter the day before your hunt
HHO puts 100% effort into every hunt, but they don't guarantee success. Drought and severe weather are beyond their control and can affect outcomes. Field decisions—the animal you take, terrain you cross, what you eat and drink—are yours to make. HHO's guides field judge and advise, but you make the final call.
Beyond outfitting, HHO manufactures and sells hunting gear designed and built by actual hunters. Current product line includes:
All items are built with the field in mind—by people who actually hunt.
HHO provides reference lists upon request. They recommend calling past clients to learn what to expect. For questions about any hunt, contact Jeff Lester directly.
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