Elk & Mule Deer Hunts

Oak Valley Outfitters is offering New Mexico Elk hunts on private ranches bordering the Gila National Forest in Units 22 and 23. We have leased private ranches in excess of 100,000 acres in the famed southwest trophy areas of the state. Our ranch borders units 16A and 16B. Exceptional trophy potential exists in these areas and elk over 400” have been harvested from our ranches in the past 10 years.

We offer guaranteed landowner tags, but encourage each hunter to enter the state drawing. Test your archery skills during the rut for bugling bulls or come for the rifle hunt and stalk the herds. We will also be offering some very exciting mule deer hunting with limited space. Experience the pristine beauty and sacred grounds of the southwest this fall. Book your hunt early as state draw deadlines are due in the spring of the same calendar before your hunt that fall.

Testimonials

“Hey John thank you for a great hunt it was an amazing time and very memorable, I will be updating you on some of our posts and they are putting an article in the newspaper about our hunt. I will also send that to you since they will be mentioning Oak Valley Outfitters and the wonderful job that the infamous John Imhof did. "It looks like you're doing great with your other hunts. We miss you guys and we've been talking about you everyday, thanks again and hope to see you again soon.”

- Brent Hoover, Indiana

“John, Sorry I didn't get to say goodbye and thank you but I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed the hunt. We are safely back in Indiana and missing the beautiful scenery already. Our meat and racks should be back tonight. We are going to get them officially scored and entered in record books next week hopefully. I will let you know what we find out. Tell Steve thanks for everything too!!! He was a big help and a lot of fun. We will definitely be back in the years to come. Let me know if you need a good recommendation or anything else. Thanks again buddy.”

- Bill Peden, Indiana

“John, just a note to thank you for a great time. The hunt was definitely once in a lifetime deal!! Dwight & I are already discussing returning next year. Your tenacity was obvious especially when we had to close the distance on my bull. I think I hear that in my sleep!!!! Looking forward to seeing the photographs you took, my photos were not that good. Also trying to talk my friends in the trip to Kansas and kill some fox squirrels. If you see or hear from Steve tell him I said "hello". Again thank you for a wonderful time in the field.”

- Dennis Harper, Mississippi

“John, I had a great time. I can honestly say that this elk hunt was the most exhilarating hunting adventure I have been on to date. The physical aspect, conditions, new terrain, hunting style and sheer size of the game was just amazing. I will forever remember how you called that bull in off of the main herd when they were already grouped up. I am hooked, and I will definitely have to go elk hunting again soon. Thanks again for the wonderful hunt I will never forget it. Keep in touch this fall.”

- Garrett Frieden, Missouri

“John, my dad and I had a great trip to New Mexico this year. I had been on 3 elk hunts up to this point but hadn’t closed the deal. It was a blast being able to witness the elk rut like that and hearing them answer us with the bugles. We saw several elk. The terrain was challenging but not too bad. I know I saw bigger bulls on the trip, but I was very happy with my first bull. The elk meat is excellent. Good luck with the rest of your clients and during deer season. I would like to try the whitetail hunt this year as well.”

- Shane Ridenhour, Missouri

“I had a great time hunting elk with you this past season. The hunting was better than I expected and I was able to take my second largest elk to date. The lodging was great, guides were great and the hunting was excellent. My dad and I will be back soon. Thanks again.”

- Mike Taflin, Arizona

“John, I had a fantastic elk hunt with you this fall. The bugling and action was nonstop and unbelievable to be honest. Hearing elk every morning and being into so many trophy bulls was a blast. I have hunted several places but this was probably as good as it gets. Hold our spots for next year; we don’t want to miss it.”

- David Walker, Louisiana

“I cannot get over how big these elk are down here. I have taken many in Wyoming and you would think the desert elk would be smaller but that is just not the case. These bulls are huge and I love the challenge of the terrain and the different type of hunting you have here. As always, I have enjoyed my trip once again and will be back. Keep in touch.”

- John Alford, South Carolina

“This trip was all I could have asked for and more for my first bow hunt for elk. You guys put me on big bull after big bull and all I can say is WOW. The accommodations were great, all the guides were first class and now I want to bring my Dad out here and let him chase these bulls around. I had a blast and can't wait to try this elk meat when I get home. Thanks again!”

- Dan Ackerman, Minnesota

“Thanks again for an outstanding trip out to New Mexico. I learned so much this week and the hunting was world class. Can't wait to bring the guys out here again, please put us down for the same bowhunts next season. The bull I took was tremendous and he will look fantastic hanging on the wall. I still can't believe I took a 370 on my first elk hunt ever.”

- Ronnie Simpson, Kansas

“What a hunt, I can't say enough about your persistence with these elk. We hunted hard and made it happen on the last day. That was a great hunt! It was nice to meet you and I appreciate everything. I am interested in coming back next year. Take care and let me know how your deer season turns out.”

- Jeff Cook, Mississippi