505 Outfitters

Pete Vigil, owner and operator, runs 505 Outfitters as a member of the New Mexico Game and Fish Wildlife Active Outfitters and New Mexico Council of Outfitters. He's a lifetime New Mexico resident with two decades of guiding experience across the state's best hunting units.

505 Outfitters offers both private land hunts and public land hunts. The outfitter operates under current permits on: - Carson National Forest - Cibola National Forest - Gila National Forest - Lincoln National Forest - Santa Fe National Forest - Valles Caldera - White Sands Missile Range - All BLM agencies - New Mexico State Land

• •Elk Hunts — Multi-day pursuits on public and private land

• •Mule Deer Hunts — Private land hunts on the family ranch in Rio Arriba County near the Jicarilla Reservation, known for trophy bucks. Lodge built in 2012 with modern amenities. High success rates with great bucks harvested yearly. Combo deals available pairing elk tags.

• •Bighorn Sheep Hunts — Desert and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep statewide. 505 Outfitters knows every herd and unit. Free application service with no fees due unless you draw a tag. Fully outfitted, guide-only, or minimal guide service available.

• •Ibex Hunts — Unique hunts in the Florida Mountains of southern New Mexico. Ibex were imported in the 1970s and have thrived. Offers 100% shot opportunity on five-day hunts for trophy billies. Custom rifle and muzzleloader setups available with loads specifically developed for the Florida Mountains.

• •Barbary Sheep Hunts — Units 28 (Fort Bliss), 29, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37. Guides hunt these units yearly with 100% shot opportunity on five-day trophy ram hunts. Great draw odds using the outfitter number.

• •Oryx Hunts — Available on public land

• •Antelope Hunts — Available on public and private land

• •Bear & Mountain Lion Hunts — Bear hunts (August 16-31) use spot-and-stalk method, with hunters glassing scrub oak hillsides from high ridges. Mountain lion hunts run April to April, offering 100% opportunity in snow, 85% on dry ground.

• •Youth Hunts — Special opportunities for young hunters

• •Fully Outfitted Service includes five consecutive days with a knowledgeable guide, field transportation, top-notch lodging/camp, home-cooked meals, and game pack-out. Pricing ranges $6,000–$7,500 per hunter depending on species and weapon type.

• •Guide-Only Service includes five consecutive days with a knowledgeable guide, field transportation, and game pack-out. Pricing ranges $4,000–$6,500 per hunter.

• •Minimal Guide Service (two consecutive days minimum NM Department of Game & Fish requirement) includes guide and pack-out if harvested. Pricing $1,400–$2,500 per hunter.

10% Military & Mobility Impaired Discount — All military and mobility-impaired hunters receive 10% off fully outfitted public land hunts.

All hunts available for: - Rifle - Muzzleloader - Archery

505 Outfitters handles the entire public land draw application process free of charge. No fees are due unless you draw a tag. The deadline for 2026 public land applications is March 18, 2026. Call today to book or apply: 505-239-1531.

Hunters are responsible for: - All game processing and taxidermist costs - Resident or non-resident license fees - Additional guides (available upon request for extra fee)

Pete Vigil 📞 505-239-1531 (Call for quickest response) 📧 [email protected]

Depositss hold your spot—typically $500 for bear hunts. Remaining balance due 15 days before hunt date. Deposits are nonrefundable. The outfitter customizes hunts to your needs, not the other way around, ensuring individual attention and successful hunting experiences.