Trophy Ridge Outfitters

Audrey McQueen owns and operates Trophy Ridge Outfitters from Luna, New Mexico, bringing a nine-time World Champion Elk Caller credential to every hunt. She's guided clients since 2005, building on 9 years of previous guide experience in New Mexico where she grew up hunting this terrain.

Trophy Ridge Outfitters specializes in elk and mule deer hunting, with secondary opportunities for antelope, oryx, mountain lion, and turkey. All hunts take place across some of New Mexico's most productive units—the Gila National Forest is known for producing 350-class bulls year after year.

• •Elk Hunts (September–November)
• •Archery: September 1–24, $7,450–$12,500 depending on days/ratio
• •Muzzleloader: October–November, $7,450–$8,450
• •Rifle: October, $7,450–$8,450
• •Success rates: 95% opportunity with 85–100% kill rates depending on season
• •95% opportunity on bow hunts (55% kill rate); muzzleloader runs 80–95% kill; rifle hunts achieve 85–100%

• •Mule Deer Hunts (November–January)
• •Rifle: November 8–19, $6,250–$7,250
• •Archery: January 1–15, $6,250–$7,250
• •Spot-and-stalk hunts in northern New Mexico bordering Colorado
• •Hunts in units north of Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation

• •Antelope Hunts (August–October)
• •August 23–25 and October 4–6, $3,250–$3,950
• •Conducted on private land ranches

The Gila National Forest holds a significant portion of elk record-book entries. Trophy Ridge Outfitters consistently delivers 350-class bulls to serious hunters seeking both trophy quality and spectacular scenery.

McQueen knows the terrain intimately. She grew up hunting this area and lives in New Mexico full-time, giving her genuine knowledge of unit conditions, animal movement patterns, and seasonal timing that outsiders can't replicate.

• •Home-cooked meals included
• •Lodging at field headquarters (49 Bill Knight Gap Rd, Luna, NM 87824)
• •Experienced guides handling navigation and glassing
• •Multiple hunt dates to choose from across seasons
• •Both public land (Gila) and private ranch options

Trophy Ridge works with: - Hunters Specialties - Rocky Mountain Roosters - SHE Outdoor Apparel

If you've never hunted New Mexico, this outfitter delivers a lifetime experience with proven success rates and the credentials to back it up.