The elk of North America, and their close relative the red deer of Europe, inspire the human imagination with an intensity rarely fostered by other wild animals. Nearly the largest member of the deer family, the elk is far more graceful than the bigger moose. Crowned by heavy, sweeping antlers, elk racks are cherished decorations from the castles of Europe to the cabins of La Cueva, New Mexico. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you looking for Elk meat recipes? The try out our New Mexico Elk Chili. It is easy to make a everyone will love it. Read the rest of this entry »

Billy has Leukemia but he does not let it slow him down, so Trophy Ridge Outfitters teamed up with Wired Outdoors and took this special kid on a hunt of a lifetime in New Mexico for elk! We would like to give a special thanks to Camo Cares all the people who have supported and made Billy's dream come true! Read the rest of this entry »

You can hunt Bull Elk with a Muzzleloader from the first week in October through the end of November. Bull Elk will be bugling well into October so if you're looking to take a Bull Elk with a Muzzleloader, this is chance. Read the rest of this entry »

Trophy Ridge Outfitters wanted to remind everyone that rifle season for elk hunting and deer hunting in New Mexico begins in October. Trophy Ridge Outfitters can guide you to a trophy size Bull Elk this year. Hunting on private land will run from Oct 1st through Dec 31st and can net you a Bull Elk that your friends will be talking about for years. Read the rest of this entry »

We specialize in Elk and Mule Deer hunting. We are taking trophy bulls every year in the incredible units of the Gila National Forest. This area is known to produce 350 class bulls year after year. This is a must experience for any serious hunter that enjoys some of the finest scenery in the U.S.

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The Gila National Forest is a protected national forest in New Mexico in the southwestern United States established in 1905. It covers approximately 3.3 million acres (5150 sq. mi., 13,000 km²) of public land, making it the sixth largest National Forest in the continental United States. Part of the area, the Gila Wilderness, was established in 1924 as the first designated wilderness by the U.S. federal government. Read the rest of this entry »

You don't have to fish or hunt to enjoy the benefits of Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration taxes, but hunting and fishing do help keep our state WILD -- just the way we like it. Read the rest of this entry »

Find out the proper way to field dress your elk. For this you will need a set of top quality knives and a lot of patience. Read the rest of this entry »

The fall starts the breeding season for Elk in New Mexico. New Mexico Department of Game and Fish manage the elk herds and conduct a count each year to assess the total population of elk in New Mexico. Read the rest of this entry »