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After the Shot: Field Care and Meat Handling in Warm Weather
August 31, 2026

After the Shot: Field Care and Meat Handling in Warm Weather

The shot is the part hunters rehearse for months. What happens in the two hours afterward is the part that determines whether you take home meat worth…

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Packing for Early-Season Heat in New Mexico
July 30, 2026

Packing for Early-Season Heat in New Mexico

Hunters preparing for a western hunt tend to pack for cold. It is what the photographs show: frost on the grass, breath in the air, heavy layers on a ridge…

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Practice That Transfers: Shooting the Way You Will Actually Shoot
July 20, 2026

Practice That Transfers: Shooting the Way You Will Actually Shoot

Most hunters shoot enough. They just shoot the wrong way.

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Optics That Earn Their Weight in New Mexico Country
June 18, 2026

Optics That Earn Their Weight in New Mexico Country

In open western country, the hunter who sees the most animals usually has the best week. Not the fastest hunter, not the fittest one, and certainly not the…

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Why Your Rifle Setup Matters More Than Your Rifle
June 8, 2026

Why Your Rifle Setup Matters More Than Your Rifle

Hunters spend a great deal of time choosing a rifle and very little time setting one up. It shows in the field, every single season.

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Spring Scouting in New Mexico: Reading Country Before the Season
May 7, 2026

Spring Scouting in New Mexico: Reading Country Before the Season

Spring is the most honest time of year to look at hunting country. The grass is short, sign from last fall is still readable, and nothing is distorted by…

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What Guides Notice in the First Hour That Most Hunters Miss All Week
April 16, 2026

What Guides Notice in the First Hour That Most Hunters Miss All Week

One of the biggest differences between experienced guides and most hunters isn’t effort - it’s awareness. Most hunters are willing to work hard. They’ll hike…

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The First 24 Hours of a Hunt: What Most Hunters Get Wrong
April 13, 2026

The First 24 Hours of a Hunt: What Most Hunters Get Wrong

The first 24 hours of a hunt are often the most overlooked - and the most important. It’s the stretch where excitement is highest, decisions are rushed, and…

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Didn’t Draw This Year? Your Best Backup Options for Hunting in New Mexico
April 9, 2026

Didn’t Draw This Year? Your Best Backup Options for Hunting in New Mexico

Every year, thousands of hunters check draw results with high expectations - only to come up empty. It’s frustrating, especially if you’ve been planning,…

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After the Hunt: How Proper Rest and Recovery Impact Elk Hunting Success
April 2, 2026

After the Hunt: How Proper Rest and Recovery Impact Elk Hunting Success

Most hunters focus on what happens during shooting light. The bugle at first light. The long hike into a basin. The final approach when wind direction finally…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How the Right Guide Can Make or Break Your Elk Hunt
November 6, 2025

How the Right Guide Can Make or Break Your Elk Hunt

There’s a reason the best elk hunters in the country trust seasoned guides. In the mountains and mesas of New Mexico elk country , success doesn’t just depend…

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What Hunters Are Saying About LOH Outfitters
October 23, 2025

What Hunters Are Saying About LOH Outfitters

At LOH Outfitters, we believe a great hunt is about more than just tagging an animal - it’s about the people, the preparation, and the experience shared along…

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Top Reasons Hunters Travel to New Mexico for Elk and Other Big Game Hunts
October 16, 2025

Top Reasons Hunters Travel to New Mexico for Elk and Other Big Game Hunts

Every year, thousands of hunters from across the United States set their sights on New Mexico. Known as the Land of Enchantment, this state offers a rare…

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How Hiring a New Mexico Outfitter Maximizes Your Hunt’s Success
October 13, 2025

How Hiring a New Mexico Outfitter Maximizes Your Hunt’s Success

New Mexico has built a reputation as one of the premier destinations for elk, mule deer, Barbary sheep, pronghorn, and even bighorn sheep. With trophy…

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