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Tips, tactics and stories from the LOH team on hunting New Mexico, from drawing the right tag to the day the bull finally screams back.

First-Time Elk Hunter’s Guide to Booking a Guided Hunt in New Mexico
March 12, 2026

First-Time Elk Hunter’s Guide to Booking a Guided Hunt in New Mexico

Booking your first elk hunt is a big decision. Booking your first guided New Mexico elk hunt is even bigger. For many hunters coming from whitetail country or…

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Top 10 Reasons Hunters Book a Guided New Mexico Elk Hunt
March 9, 2026

Top 10 Reasons Hunters Book a Guided New Mexico Elk Hunt

New Mexico elk hunting sits at the top of many Western hunters’ bucket lists. Big country. Vocal bulls during the rut. Diverse terrain ranging from high timber…

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New Mexico Javelina Hunts: What to Expect and How to Prepare
March 5, 2026

New Mexico Javelina Hunts: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Javelina hunting in New Mexico is often overlooked by hunters focused on elk or mule deer. That is a mistake. While javelina may not carry the body size of…

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New Mexico Oryx Hunts: What Serious Hunters Need to Know Before Applying or Booking
March 2, 2026

New Mexico Oryx Hunts: What Serious Hunters Need to Know Before Applying or Booking

New Mexico Oryx hunts are unlike anything else in North American big game hunting. These animals are not native in the traditional sense, but they have fully…

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How to Plan a Multi-Species Hunt in New Mexico: Oryx and Javelina in One Trip
February 26, 2026

How to Plan a Multi-Species Hunt in New Mexico: Oryx and Javelina in One Trip

When most hunters think about Western trips, they picture a single-species focus - elk, mule deer, or maybe pronghorn. But New Mexico offers something many…

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Landowner Elk Tags in New Mexico: How They Work and When They Make Sense
February 23, 2026

Landowner Elk Tags in New Mexico: How They Work and When They Make Sense

If you’re researching New Mexico elk hunting , you’ve likely come across the term “landowner tag.” For many hunters - especially those planning from out of…

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Public Land vs Private Land Elk Hunts in New Mexico: What’s the Real Difference?
February 19, 2026

Public Land vs Private Land Elk Hunts in New Mexico: What’s the Real Difference?

If you’re researching New Mexico elk hunting , one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to hunt public land or private land. It’s a question that…

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Why New Mexico Bighorn Sheep Hunts Are the Rarest Opportunity in North American Big Game
February 16, 2026

Why New Mexico Bighorn Sheep Hunts Are the Rarest Opportunity in North American Big Game

New Mexico bighorn sheep hunts are widely considered the rarest and most exclusive opportunity in North American big game hunting. Compared to elk, mule deer,…

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Why Some Hunts Are Remembered for a Lifetime - and Others Are Forgotten
February 12, 2026

Why Some Hunts Are Remembered for a Lifetime - and Others Are Forgotten

Most hunters can list the animals they’ve taken. Far fewer can clearly remember how most of those hunts actually felt. Some hunts blur together over time - the…

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The Mental Mistakes That Cost Hunters Their Best Opportunity
February 9, 2026

The Mental Mistakes That Cost Hunters Their Best Opportunity

Most unsuccessful hunts aren’t ruined by bad weather, poor genetics, or a lack of animals. They’re ruined by decisions. More specifically, by mental mistakes…

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A Late-Season New Mexico Muzzleloader Bull: A Hard-Earned Elk Hunt with LOH Outfitters
February 5, 2026

A Late-Season New Mexico Muzzleloader Bull: A Hard-Earned Elk Hunt with LOH Outfitters

Some elk hunts are defined by perfect execution. Others are defined by persistence. This New Mexico late-season muzzleloader hunt fell squarely into the second…

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Why New Mexico Mule Deer Hunts Continue to Attract Serious Western Hunters
February 2, 2026

Why New Mexico Mule Deer Hunts Continue to Attract Serious Western Hunters

Mule deer hunting in the West has changed dramatically over the past several decades. Increased pressure, shifting regulations, and declining age structure in…

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What Life Is Like in Camp During a New Mexico Guided Hunt with LOH Outfitters
January 29, 2026

What Life Is Like in Camp During a New Mexico Guided Hunt with LOH Outfitters

For many hunters, the image of a successful New Mexico hunt is defined by antlers, terrain, and opportunity. But for those who have spent time in camp, they…

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New Mexico Elk Draw Explained: What Non-Residents Need to Know for 2026
January 26, 2026

New Mexico Elk Draw Explained: What Non-Residents Need to Know for 2026

For non-resident hunters looking to pursue elk in the West, New Mexico stands apart from nearly every other state. While many states rely on preference points…

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Pronghorn Hunting in New Mexico: Speed, Strategy, and Wide-Open Country
January 22, 2026

Pronghorn Hunting in New Mexico: Speed, Strategy, and Wide-Open Country

At LOH Outfitters, we find ourselves often telling people over and over that Pronghorn hunting is unlike any other Western hunt. There is no timber to hide…

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Why New Mexico Is One of the Best States for Trophy Elk Hunting
January 19, 2026

Why New Mexico Is One of the Best States for Trophy Elk Hunting

When it comes to trophy elk hunting in the United States, few states generate as much excitement, debate, and opportunity as New Mexico . Year after year, New…

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Guided vs. DIY Western Hunts - What’s Really Worth Your Time and Money?
January 15, 2026

Guided vs. DIY Western Hunts - What’s Really Worth Your Time and Money?

| LOH Outfitters For many hunters, the dream of heading West to chase elk, mule deer, pronghorn, or Barbary sheep starts with the same question: “Should I do…

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What First-Time Western Hunters Wish They Knew Before Arriving
January 12, 2026

What First-Time Western Hunters Wish They Knew Before Arriving

For many hunters, a Western big game hunt represents the pinnacle of the pursuit. Elk screaming in the timber. Mule deer glassed from miles away. Endless…

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First-Time Success: What a New Mexico Mule Deer Hunt Teaches About Preparation and Patience
January 8, 2026

First-Time Success: What a New Mexico Mule Deer Hunt Teaches About Preparation and Patience

For many hunters, a first mule deer hunt in New Mexico is more than a chance at a great buck - it’s an introduction to a style of hunting that demands…

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When Preparation Meets Opportunity: A New Mexico Bull Elk Success Story
January 5, 2026

When Preparation Meets Opportunity: A New Mexico Bull Elk Success Story

Every successful elk hunt has a moment where everything comes together. The preparation. The patience. The miles covered. The discipline to stay focused when…

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What Elk Hunting Teaches You About Discipline, Focus, and Commitment
January 1, 2026

What Elk Hunting Teaches You About Discipline, Focus, and Commitment

Elk hunting is often described as a physical challenge, but those who have spent real time in elk country know the truth: the mountains don’t just test your…

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The New Year Reset for Elk Hunters: How to Start 2026 Ready
December 29, 2025

The New Year Reset for Elk Hunters: How to Start 2026 Ready

For most people, January represents a fresh start. For elk hunters, it represents something even more important: an opportunity to get ahead. While many…

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What Successful Elk Hunters Do Differently Before the Season Even Starts
December 25, 2025

What Successful Elk Hunters Do Differently Before the Season Even Starts

Every elk season, the same pattern plays out. Some hunters arrive in elk country confident, prepared, and mentally sharp. Others arrive hopeful but…

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New Mexico Trophy Unit 13: A Hunt Earned Through Grit
December 22, 2025

New Mexico Trophy Unit 13: A Hunt Earned Through Grit

| LOH Outfitters Some hunts go as planned - most don’t. And in New Mexico’s Trophy Unit 13, the mountains tend to make hunters earn every step of the…

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