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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.

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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Late Muzzleloader Elk Hunting in New Mexico: A Firsthand Experience with Jason Phelps
December 18, 2025

Late Muzzleloader Elk Hunting in New Mexico: A Firsthand Experience with Jason Phelps

Late-season elk hunts have a reputation for being unforgiving. The weather turns colder, the terrain feels more punishing, and elk behavior becomes less…

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What Elk Hunting Teaches You About Discipline, Leadership, and Grit
December 15, 2025

What Elk Hunting Teaches You About Discipline, Leadership, and Grit

| LOH Outfitters Elk hunting in the West is not just another hunt - it’s a challenge that reshapes your mindset, habits, and expectations of yourself. From…

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What Hunters Are Really Saying About LOH - Why the Experience Matters More Than the Tag
December 11, 2025

What Hunters Are Really Saying About LOH - Why the Experience Matters More Than the Tag

What Hunters Are Really Saying About LOH Outfitters | Reviews That Tell the Story There’s no better way to understand a hunting outfitter than listening to the…

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The Elk Hunter’s Lifestyle: How to Train, Eat, and Live Like You’re Headed West
December 8, 2025

The Elk Hunter’s Lifestyle: How to Train, Eat, and Live Like You’re Headed West

Elk hunting in New Mexico is not just a fall activity - it’s a lifestyle. Those who consistently find success in the mountains don’t show up a few weeks before…

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Why Western Hunting Is More Than a Vacation - It’s a Lifestyle
December 4, 2025

Why Western Hunting Is More Than a Vacation - It’s a Lifestyle

| LOH Outfitters There’s a reason Western hunting is different from any other hunt in North America. It draws people in with incredible views, vast terrain,…

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Why Your First Hunt Starts Months Before Opening Day: The Lifestyle of Preparation
December 1, 2025

Why Your First Hunt Starts Months Before Opening Day: The Lifestyle of Preparation

The idea of elk camp usually conjures up images of bugling bulls, crisp mountain air, and the moment you finally settle your pin or crosshairs on a trophy…

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From Office to Elk Country: How to Get Mountain-Ready When You Don’t Live Out West
November 27, 2025

From Office to Elk Country: How to Get Mountain-Ready When You Don’t Live Out West

Many hunters dream of chasing elk through the steep ridges and pine-covered mountains of New Mexico - but live nowhere near elk country. Many spend their days…

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Building an Elk Camp Mindset: Mental Habits That Lead to More Punched Tags
November 24, 2025

Building an Elk Camp Mindset: Mental Habits That Lead to More Punched Tags

Success in elk hunting doesn’t start when a bull steps into range - it starts long before you ever arrive at elk camp. The most consistent hunters aren’t…

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Why This First-Time Bull Hunt Shows What Western Hunting Is Really About
November 20, 2025

Why This First-Time Bull Hunt Shows What Western Hunting Is Really About

The Story Behind Every Tag: Adam’s First New Mexico Bull Hunt | LOH Outfitters There’s a moment on every Western hunt when the mountain goes silent. The…

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Why New Mexico Produces Some of the Best Bulls and Bucks in the West
November 17, 2025

Why New Mexico Produces Some of the Best Bulls and Bucks in the West

For serious hunters, New Mexico is sacred ground. Year after year, this state produces some of the biggest, most impressive elk and mule deer in the entire…

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New Mexico: Where Rugged Beauty Meets World-Class Hunting
November 13, 2025

New Mexico: Where Rugged Beauty Meets World-Class Hunting

There’s something about New Mexico that stays with you. Maybe it’s the sweeping plains that seem to stretch forever, or the mountain peaks that touch the…

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Congratulations to Our Antelope Hunters - A Great Season in New Mexico!
November 10, 2025

Congratulations to Our Antelope Hunters - A Great Season in New Mexico!

Another incredible antelope season is in the books here at LOH Outfitters , and we couldn’t be prouder of the hunters who joined us across the New Mexico…

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