Scouting Services

Elite Outfitters offers a scouting service for big-game hunting in New Mexico. You can put the years of Elite’s hunting experience to work for you before your next southwestern big-game hunt. If you have drawn a tag for any species in New Mexico, Elite will send one of it’s licensed guides to whatever area you choose and he will personally scout the area. Elite’s professional guides will tailor the duration and type of scouting to your species and hunt specifications. Elite charges a base fee to conduct the scouting trip plus a daily guide fee. Scouting trips can be arranged from one day to ten days depending on the requirements of your hunt.

Think about it. If you draw a tag in an area you have never hunted or possibly even been to, what do you do now? Can you dedicate 2 weeks of vacation time to do the research necessary to have a well-planned, successful hunt? Only so much research can be done from your home. At some point, someone must scout the area in person. Most hunters don’t have time to visit their hunting area during the summer months, figure out the logistics of the hunt, scout miles upon miles of terrain, and still have two additional weeks of vacation time left to dedicate to the actual hunt. The summer is the only time when serious scouting can be accomplished without risking disturbing game for the actual season. There is only so much you can accomplish in a couple of days before the season opens. Who better to have do the scouting than a professional western guide? Elite’s guides are the best in the industry. Let them personally visit the hunting areas and determine the best plan to fulfill your dream hunt. You will have a major advantage over other hunters by going into your hunt with knowledge. When you arrive two days before your hunt, you will already have a plan and not be starting your scouting from ground zero.

Elite will only book a limited number of scouting trips per summer. You determine when you want the scouting trip to be conducted and exclusive dates will be reserved. Should you wish to join Elite on the trip, you are more than welcome.

Confidentiality regarding your hunting locations will be maintained to your satisfaction.

Species Available:

Elk
Mule Deer
Pronghorn Antelope
Bighorn Sheep
Ibex

You Tell Us:

The species you plan to hunt.
The unit you plan to hunt.
The season and how long you plan to hunt
The weapon type you will be using.
The number of hunters and observers expected in your group.
How you plan to conduct the hunt (backpacking, horses, 4-wheelers, vehicles, walking, etc.)
Whether you plan to camp or use the nearest lodging.
Your expectations for the hunt.
The caliber animal you are hoping to harvest.
Your physical capabilities regarding hiking and shooting.
The location and size of area you wish to have investigated.
Everything you know about the area you intend to hunt.

We Provides You:

A detailed, written report of all the scouting trip findings and recommendations.
Topographic maps of the area outlining hunting areas and locations of important features.
Quantity and quality of game observed.
Detailed description and recommendations on how to hunt each scouted hunting area.
Digital photos of the hunting areas, game sign, camping sites, etc.
Locations of potential camping sites.
Access points to hunting areas.
Locations of water sources.
Road and trail conditions.
Information from game and public-land officials regarding game patterns and hunting.
Location of cold storage nearest your hunting area.
Information on lodging, fuel, grocery, and restaurants nearest to the hunting areas.

2012 Price

Base Fee – $600
- Includes mobilization to/from hunting area, use of vehicles, trailers, riding/pack stock, 4-wheelers, fuel, and all equipment required to conduct the scouting trip.
Guide Fee – $275 per actual scouting day

2012 Season

June through August