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Apr 6

Did You Draw an Elk Tag? Here’s What to Do Immediately After the Results

Did You Draw an Elk Tag? Here’s What to Do Immediately After the Results Drawing an elk tag is one of the most exciting moments in any hunter’s ...

Mar 23

Rifle or Archery? Choosing the Right Guided Elk Hunt in New Mexico

One of the first decisions you will make when planning a New Mexico elk hunt is also one of the most important: Rifle or archery? Both offer legitimate opportunities. Both ...

Mar 19

The Biggest Mistakes Hunters Make When Booking a Guided Elk Hunt

Booking a guided elk hunt is a major commitment. Time. Money. Travel. Training. For many hunters, especially those planning a New Mexico elk hunt, it may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. ...

Mar 16

Why Now Is the Time to Plan Your 2026 New Mexico Elk Hunt

Every fall, the photos tell the story. Cold October mornings. Rifle season bulls. Family members standing behind a hard-earned animal after days of preparation. Those moments do not happen by ...

Mar 12

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 Midwest farm ...

Mar 9

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 to open ...

Feb 5

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 category — and that’s ...

Jan 26

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 or bonus point systems ...

Jan 22

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 mistakes, no steep ...

Jan 19

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 Mexico produces some ...