Public Land Hunts-New Mexico Elk, Antelope, and Deer

PUBLIC LAND BULL ELK HUNTS

We at JFWRC empathize with your need to obtain a quality service for your hard earned dollar. We have developed a new program that will attempt to meet your need and desire.

In the past we have structured elk hunts in the best timeframe to hunt them. Typically, we had clients apply for early elk hunts in the Gila, Valle Vidal, and other quality hunt areas. Odds of draw in these units at these time frames are low. We still believe this is the way to go, but, we can also put hunters in for later season hunts where odds of draw are better.

We are now offering hunts where you, the client, set the parameters of the hunt. On most outfitted hunts, it’s the outfitter who reaps the largest percentage of the hunter dollar for services provided. We believe it’s the guide who deserves the credit for services provided.  JFWRC will now provide the expertise in the details of the draw and obtain all necessary Federal and State permits as required by law. You, the client, will set the details and requirements of the hunt with the guide and he will be the person who will work specifically for your hard earned dollar. This service will range from a guided only to a fully outfitted hunt.

As the cost of hunting continues to rise, we at JFWRC believe this structure will better suit the needs of the hunter. We believe the relationship between the guide and client is paramount. The guide is responsible for your safety, fun, and hopefully your success. We believe your success is better served by the person who really works for you. We require the client and guide to talk before we get the details worked out. We want compatibility is hunt style. Communication between the parties prior to booking is paramount.

REMEMBER, EVEN THOUGH ITS GETTING HARDER EVERY YEAR TO DRAW, IF YOU DON’T APPLY, YOU CAN’T WIN!!!

GILA ELK MUZZLE LOADER or RIFLE HUNT

 
JFW Ranch Consulting will fully outfit lucky "draw" hunters into a specified Gila unit with a specified hunt code.  We will stay in modest accommodations, eat when we can, and hunt monster bulls of a lifetime.  The cost of this 5 day hunt is $3,700 1x1, $3,300 ea 2x1.  The hunt codes are high demand/high quality and draw success is low. State License fees in the Gila region are $766 ea + Habitat and Access Stamps totaling $9 ea. Transport to and from the hunt area is the responsibility of the hunter. These hunts are guided by Larry Meeks of Socorro or Paul Butler of Albuquerque.

GILA ELK ARCHERY HUNT

 

JFW Ranch Consulting will fully outfit lucky "draw" hunters into a specified Gila unit with a specified hunt code.  We will stay in modest accommodations, eat when we can, and hunt monster bulls of a lifetime.  The cost of this 7 day hunt is $4,000 1x1, $3,500 ea 2x1.  The hunt codes are high demand/high quality and draw success is low. State License fees in the Gila region are $766 ea + Habitat and Access Stamps totaling $9 ea. Transport to and from the hunt area is the responsibility of the hunter. These hunts are guided by Paul Butler of Albuquerque.

 

  * Fees do not include
NM State Hunting Licenses
 
 
 * Ask about the "Under 18" discounts

 
 CALL About the Awesome Gila Youth Muzzle and Rifle Hunts!!!!
PUBLIC LAND COW ELK HUNTS

 
If you want to take your son, daughter, or even yourself on a fun elk hunt, let’s talk about cow elk hunts in the best units. Odds are excellent for these hunts in the outfitter draw. Best of all, cow elk meat is by far the best table fare when taken care of properly. I have a blast on these hunts. You will, too.
PUBLIC LAND ANTELOPE

JFWRC is offering guided only antelope hunts in New Mexico for $800 in units (100% draw in SE 2007)offering a 2 day hunt and $1,100 in NE New Mexico (37% in 2007) where hunts are 3 days. This hunt requires a hunter to apply in the public draw for a region of your choosing using JFWRC as your exclusive outfitter. This hunt includes application in the outfitter draw and it’s widely recognized higher draw odds and a qualified guide. State license of $276, accommodations, meals and transportation to and from the NM Department of Game and Fish designated ranch are limited to the actual costs associated. There are many very good quality ranch properties available to the antelope hunter in the public system. This hunt is a bargain for those big game hunters on a budget.

VALLES CALDERA HUNTS

 
JFWRC wants to be your outfitter for guided hunts on the Valles Caldera (aka Baca Ranch) in GMU 6B.  Any of these hunts are awesome.  We have been on 2 hunts and the quality of this hunt is unsurpassed in NM.  Call (505)294-7861 or E-Mail Jim on how this hunt works and his overall reason for saying "everyone should at least apply for this hunt."  It does not affect your application for another public draw elk hunt and if you draw, it will be, bar none, the best elk hunt of your life.

ZUNI or Mt TAYLOR MOUNTAIN DEER & ELK MUZZLE LOADER/RIFLE

 
These are draw hunts in N.M.  The Zuni Mountains are 1.5 hours west of Albuquerque near the town of Grants.  JFW Ranch Consulting will outfit/guide a lucky draw hunter on the muzzle/rifle hunts in these units. The muzzle/rifle hunts are 5 days and costs are negotiated based on hunter needs.  An additional charge may be applicable to access private land.  Draw odds on these hunts are good. The guide for this hunt is Mark Chaves of Grants.

 GMU 2 in NORTHWEST NM

GMU 2 in Northwest NM is coming on strong. Ernest Cardona of Farmington NM is going to be the lead guide for JFWRC in this unit. Ernest has hunted the unit for years so he knows all the honey holes of huge mule deer and big bull elk. I will advise all clients to contact Ernest to gain his insight prior to setting the final details of the application for permits.

Call Ernie at 505-330-4803!!!

2007 DEER Draw odds results:
2B 1st Rifle 100% 1st choice; 92% 2nd choice draw odds
2B 2nd Rifle 100% 1st choice draw odds
2B 3rd Rifle 13%
2B Muzzle-100% 1st choice
2C Muzzle-60% 1st choice, then apply for 2B
Elk Muzzle-100% 1st choice

Opportunity for draw using JFWRC is excellent on all hunts with exception of the 3rd mule deer hunt in 2B. Everyone seems to be going for this hunt now that Garth has told the world about it. The 2nd hunt is very good and  the 1st hunt allows for the hunter to have the first crack at the big unit 2 bucks. The cost of mule deer and elk hunts in GMU 2 is $3,500 1x1 and $3,000 per hunter when you bring a partner or two. Package deals can be set up for a group of 4. License fees are the responsibility of the client.

 
 

The application deadline for these hunts is early April. We complete all applications on line. We would like to have all the details worked out by mid-March to get things right in the application process.

David's 2006
Unit 2 Muzzy		 Lynn's 2006
2B Buck-194 B&C		 Todd's 2006
Unit 2 Buck 1