What's New for NM Hunting and JFWRC? New Mexico Bighorn Sheep

SB 196 Goes into effect 2012
NM Game Commission Passes New Outfitter Rules

History

Pre 1996 there was no public land hunting quota between residents and non-residents. License's issued via the lottery pretty much followed application ratios between residents and non residents. The primary area residents were mad about was the Gila. The primary species was elk. Well in 2011, some folks that wholeheartedly accepted the outcome of the legislation in 1996 rose up again and a new effort was undertaken to revise that legislation again and the primary areas and species of contention were.....you guessed it, the Gila and elk. In the process of drafting the 1996 legislation, all groups were involved...the NMWF, UBNM, Landowners and their reps, and yes, outfitters. A win-win compromise was reached at that time and everyone was satisfied at that time.
 
In 2010 the New Mexico Wildlife Federation and United Bowhunters of NM (not the original UBNM) mounted an all out attack on outfitters and the quota that was agreed to in 1996. The bill that introduced into the legislature by George Munoz removed the outfitter allocation and the quota was proposed to change from the 10% non guided non resident, the 12% outfitter pool, and the 78% resident allocation. The new numbers proposed were 90% resident and 10% non guided non resident. The lines were drawn and the fight was on. Outfitters had to fight back and in doing so used the fact of huge losses to the states tourism economic benefit if the bill was passed as their platform. Legislators listened and understood. However, the outcome was not fair as the non-guided non resident took the lions share of the loss with the new allocation being 6% to the non guided non resident,10% to the outfitter pool, and 84% to residents. The outfitting industry fought to make it an even loss of 2% each to the NGNR and Outfitter pool. Unfortunately the New Mexico Wildlife Federation and UBNM would not budge on the the 2% to the NGNR and insisted on the 84% total. Now the outfitting industry is being blamed for the additional loss to the NGNR pool by the NMWF and UBNM and the groups have vowed to continue the attack. At this point gridlock and very sore feeling exist amongst the sportsman of NM and the outfitting and agricultural groups. This is sad for all of us. A SMALL BRIGHT SPOT IS THAT THE PROPOSED UP FRONT LICENSE FEE HAS, AT THE REQUIREMENT OF THE GOVERNOR,  BECOME REFUNDABLE TO BOTH RESIDENTS AND NON RESIDENTS! The link to the proposed new rules is posted below.

We at JFWRC have modified our business model to allow for the new rules of the SB 196 legislation affecting your big game hunting in New Mexico. Along with our other products, we promise to continue to offer an economical  semi guided package in 2012 that will meet the requirements set forth in the statute. There were a few provisions in the legislation that we believe will help the non residents who use the outfitting industry in NM. ANOTHER ASPECT of SB196 that is pretty darn interesting is that NM RESIDENTS can use the pool as well. Please contact us to discuss the pros, cons, and our optimism on how we can provide you even better quality service in your hunt adventure in New Mexico. Call Kelly or Jim at 505-294-7861 anytime between 8-5, 7 days a week.

                                                                    

                                         JFWRC and N-BAR Ranch   

 

JFWRC and Preston Bates and Maggie Sullivan, owners of the N-Bar Ranch, in the middle of the Gila's 16A will be working together to help you enjoy your Gila Elk and Deer hunting experiences in absolute comfort.Preston and Maggie have lived in 16A over 20 years. Preston's N-Bar Ranch has warm cabins, awesome breakfast's at darkthirty, belly full dinners waiting until you get in, and..........nice hot showers. The N-Bar is very close to 16B, and 16D. We stayed there this year while hunting 16D and were absolutely grateful to meet Preston and enjoy his and Maggie's hospitality. We want to help you get your coveted Gila tag and we want you to stay at N-Bar when you hunt the bulls and bucks of a lifetime. Preston charges $75/night/person. Its well worth it. On top of that, he will be a New Mexico licensed guide. As he said, he has pissed on every acre of 16A and knows all the spots in 16B and 16D to get started after that trophy bull or buck. Let's talk about getting your Gila tag and hooking you up with Preston and Maggie for your 2012 hunting season.   http://www.nbarranch.com/

As of 5/17/2011, Jesse Novak has joined the JFWRC Team. He will be the Manager of what we call our "Bighorn Sheep Division." Jesse bring years of experience to this new venture for JFWRC. We are very excited and fortunate that he has chosen us to bring his NM Bighorn sheep hunting expertise to you. He took his slam over 25 years ago and does NOTHING but Sheep now. Jesse knows the haunts of big New Mexico Rocky Mountain Bighorn and New Mexico Desert Bighorn. He's out there among them more than you can imagine......... but has a honeyhole in GMU 32 to take you lucky barbary sheep hunters as well. See our photo page for some of the rams Jesse wants you to take this fall. If you draw, he's your man. Call us for details on these once in a lifetime hunts. We have a free DVD video of Jesse's Bighorn "Hit List" available. Just shoot us an e-mail and we'll get you one. Please tell your friends that JFWRC has the guy they need for their next NM Bighorn Sheep Hunt.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PATRONS!

Without you we could not be your connection to NM Hunting Success!

Please shoot us an e-mail if you have interest in any of a selection of NM Private Ranch Hunts or any other NM hunts. We can help you with your NM hunting needs and can find the spots for you in this wonderful big game hunting state. The address is JFWRC@comcast.net.

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TO CHECK NM DRAW ODDS-Go To:

http://huntodds.monstermuleys.com/ for 2011 and

 

http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation/hunting/

documents/draw_odds/DrawingOdds2011-2012.pdf

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CHAD WILLIAMS will be assisting Kelly and I with hunt consultation again in  2012. Chad brings a wealth of NM hunting experience and knows the application process and NM hunting regulations backwards and forwards. Please feel free to contact CHAD directly at 505-604-7393 with any of your NM hunting questions.
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SEE OUR 2011 PHOTO GALLERY-Click on the "PHOTO TAB"

 

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WSMR NM ORYX HUNTS 
JFWRC has been approved for outfitter status on WSMR. We have guides that know the units very well and we WILL BEAT our competition on all pricing!!! Larry Meeks, Luke Shelby, Rich  Pokorski, Jim Johns, Chad Williams, Rod Phillips, and Jim Welles are ready and willing to help you get your trophy Oryx. We will customize the hunt to meet your needs, not ours.

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Rod Phillips,"The West Texas Sportsman", DVD on our CS Late Season Bull Hunt with Jack and Art is available for free upon request. This is a great video of the fun we had on this great place to hunt elk. Let us know and we'll mail it to you in a jiffy.
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NEW 2012 RIO HONDO DEER MANAGEMENT HUNTS
3 days guided, lodging, $1,000
10 Spots Available
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Trophy Barbary Rams-RIO HONDO
    5 days guided, lodging, $3,200 + NMGRT
Sold 2012-Booking 2013

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2012 Monster Bull Elk
Mike Mechenbier, owner of the 140,000 acre 4 Daughters Ranch will provide the donee of $15K to the Los Ninos Childrens Home (529c) an all inclusive once in a lifetime chance at a 400+ free range NM Bull Elk in Unit 13. The bulls are there!!!
Serious inquiry only....call us for Mike's personal cell number.
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Guiding with Video
Want your hunts videoed? We have 2 experts that guide and film .
Let us get you in touch with Rod Phillips or Kevin Jaramillo. They have the expertise to do it right with awesome equipment, skill, and editing. Rod has his own TV show-The West Texas Sportsman. Call us at 505-294-7861.

 JFWRC recommends GMU's 52 For Muzzleloader Antelope August 2012!!!

*38% Outfitter Pool Draw Odds on apps in 2011 in GMU 52*
*Draw Odds on your son or daughter in the Outfitter Pool were 100%*

There are B&C Bucks in this Unit! As you will note by looking at our website, we at JFWRC like to hunt antelope. Well, we have a spot that has gotten better and better over the years for good quality antelope bucks. This is a draw hunt and takes place in middle August in northern New Mexico’s high elevation unit 52. This is home to one of NM’s best elk herds, big buck mule deer, and NM’s famed pronghorn. These bucks are found on the rolling hills next to San Antonio Mountain, on San Antonio Mountain, and even in the aspen and ponderosa meadows of this beautiful unit. This is muzzle loader hunting at its best. Shots at these bucks will be long. Bring a modern inline with scope and go hunt.  The cost for this hunt will vary based on the customization of the hunt itself. THE HUNT IS 4 DAYS. Call us for pricing. 505-294-7861. The state license fee is $285 and includes the habitat stamp and access fees charged by the state. This hunt is a blast!!! Bring a fishing pole. If you luck out and get your buck, great fishing is just a cast a way.

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Miguel Maes is our GMU 52 Hunt Manager. Miguel can help customize your hunt to provide lodging at his cabin,  meals, and packout for a great price. He will also guide you if you so desire for an added fee per day. This is great way to hunt GMU 52 with an expert that will make your hunt very enjoyable.

 

Archery 9/1-15 (72%)

 

Archery 9/16-22 (44%)

 

Muzzle Loader 10/6-10 (24% Bulls)

 

Rifle Elk 10/13-17 (23%)

 

Rifle Elk 10/20-24 (33%)

RIO HONDO LAND & CATTLE — HONDO VALLEY, NM
Trophy Desert Mule Deer, Trophy Barbary Ram (Aoudad), and Monster Bull Elk

The Rio Hondo Land & Cattle Ranch located in the beautiful Hondo Valley between Ruidoso and Roswell New Mexico is the jewel of Southeast New Mexico Big Game Hunting. The ranch consists of 140,000 total acres of river bottom and rolling hill country with strong populations of desert mule deer and barbary sheep. The ranch also boasts 2 “Class A” Game Parks consisting of over 7,000 acres of habitat where 400 inch bull elk and 180+ mule deer call home. Troy Omness manages all the wildlife on this awesome hunting property.

 

The ranch will be offering trophy rifle, trophy muzzle loader, and trophy archery mule deer hunts this fall. The January archery hunt on this ranch is an absolute blast! The price on all semi guided mule deer hunts is $2,200. This includes a 2x1guide scenario and lodging. Hunters provide their own food and can be cooked/prepared at their own lodging location. CALL ABOUT 2011 HUNTS!!!!
The trophy barbary ram hunt is as fun as it gets. The ranch only harvests 10 trophy rams per year and the size of the rams can reach 30 inches. The ram hunt is booked for 2-2010. These hunts book quickly. If you want an awesome ram call now to reserve for 2-2011.

Hunting in the Class A Parks is based on management and hunter needs. The prices for these hunts are negotiated directly with Troy.

The Hondo Land & Cattle Ranch is truly one of New Mexico’s top big game hunting destinations and is certainly the best in southeast NM. Fine dining is located at Tinnie’s Silver Dollar. Nearby Ruidoso is a mountain town destination with all services including Las Vegas casino style gambling and an awesome ski area on top of Sierra Blanca. JFWRC is privileged to help in the marketing of hunts on this ranch. Call Jim at 505-294-7861 or Troy at 575-653-4957.

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