NM Mule Deer Hunts - NM Arrowhead Outfitters

NM Arrowhead Outfitters runs elk hunts in GMU 34 (their main camp with cabin lodge), plus satellite camps in Units 36, 28, and 17. They've logged 100% opportunity and 75-80% kill rates. Archery hunts hit peak rut with bulls bugling across the mountains. Muzzleloader and rifle hunts are spot-and-stalk with calling opportunities. Expect 4-8 miles of walking daily.

Elk Hunt Packages (5-Day)

Cow elk hunts available for residents only in draw (last weekend November or 1st weekend December).

• •Archery: Sept 1-14, Sept 15-24
• •Youth/Mobility Impaired: 2nd Weekend October
• •Muzzleloader: 2nd or 3rd Weekend October
• •Rifle: 3rd or 4th Weekend October

Sandhill and desert mule deer hunts on public land. Average harvest class runs 130-150 with chances at 160-170. The outfit has taken 171 and 180 bucks in past years. Terrain is pure sandhills—like walking on a beach—with spot-and-stalk hunting. Expect 5+ miles daily and seeing 8 bucks a day. Draw odds are high, so tags nearly count as guaranteed through the outfitter pool.

Mule Deer Packages (5-Day)

• •Seasons: Rifle 1st and 3rd week November | Muzzleloader 3rd week October

WSMR Oryx Hunts run October-February on Rhodes Canyon, Stallion Range, or McGregor Range. These are spot-and-stalk hunts. With tag numbers dropped to 45 per hunt, practicing long-range shots (out to 400 yards) and off-sticks shooting pays off. Fully Outfitted packages include hotel lodging and restaurant dinners.

• •Off-Range Oryx hunts operate November-February from Las Cruces or Socorro. Public land only—no expensive private land access fees. 5-day packages available; can return for daily rates if needed.

• •Antelope (Pronghorn): Public land draw hunts available; private land hunts recommended for better odds. Archery and rifle options.

Hunted across Units 29, 30, 32, 37 in southeastern New Mexico. Don't let the nickname fool you—these are legitimate sheep hunts requiring steep rocky climbs, long shots, and tons of glassing. Public land average is 22-27 inches with chances at 28+. The outfit recommends 5-7 day hunts. Guide pool includes specialists.

Barbary Packages (5-Day, Units 29/30 only)

• •Season: December, January, February only

Lincoln National Forest hunts for true Merriam's turkeys. Bag limit of 2 birds. Over-the-counter tags (no draw required). DIY packages include lodging, food, and custom slate call.

• •Turkey Hunt: 3 days, $1,025/person or $1,975 for 2 hunters (April 15-May 10)

• •Rocky Mountain & Desert Bighorn: Units 27, 20, 19. Now with outfitter pool to improve draw odds. 7-day fully outfitted hunts with 2 guides. $8,500/person.

• •Ibex on the Florida Mountains: Rough terrain demands physical and mental toughness. 6-day fully outfitted hunts with 2 guides. $7,500/person.

NM Arrowhead now books South African and Zimbabwe safaris through Hunt Africa Outfitters. Two signature packages for 2026 (discounted pricing):

Arrowhead's Little Five Package - $5,200/person (7 days) Beginner plains game: Impala, Warthog, Blesbok, Blue Wildebeest, Duiker

Arrowhead's Choice African Safari - $11,200/person (10 days) Kudu and Nyala as primary targets. Includes Impala, Warthog, Blue Wildebeest, Duiker, Zebra

Both include airport pickup, lodge stays, meals, guide (2x1), and alcohol. Custom packages available. Buffalo hunts (South Africa/Zimbabwe) and fly-fishing for Tiger Goliath on the Zambezi also offered.

• •50% deposit typically required to book
• •Licenses, meat processing, trophy care not included in package prices
• •3.5% credit card fee on amounts over $1,000
• •Non-hunter add-ons: $175/day
• •Complete packout service: $600 (Unit 36 horse packout: $600)
• •Bear harvest trophy fee: $750 | Turkey: $300

"It has taken me some years to really find a good mule deer hunt here in NM worth providing on public land. We will now start providing hunts in Unit 31 near Clovis NM."