A special season has been set aside in New Mexico for
mobility-impaired rifle elk hunting. To be eligible for a mobility-impaired
license, each applicant must apply for a Mobility-Impaired Card. To qualify,
hunters must provide proof of a permanent impairment that limits their mobility.
Call the New Mexico G&F at 505-476-8096 to request a Form MI and instructions. The Form MI must be certified by a physician and sent to the New Mexico G&F by March 15 for processing prior to the April draw deadline.
Draw success was 15% in 2006 for guided, non-resident applicants.
The hunt occurs during the last week of September in the peak of the rut. This hunt is the first firearm hunt of the season. The mobility-impaired hunt takes place in the southern Sacramento Mountains, immediately south of the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation. The terrain is mountainous with elevations ranging from 7,000 feet to over 9,000 feet. Road access is good and the hunt will not be too strenuous or arduous.
Elite drew one hunter for the 2006 mobility-impaired hunt. Over 25 bulls were seen during the hunt and the hunter had shot opportunities at two bulls, but unfortunately, did not kill.
References
Darrel Robertson, MO 816-230-5912 "The outfitter, Johnny Hughes and the guide, Kenny Espinosa were trying so hard to get me a bull. It was my fault I didn't get one. These guys were the best. I want to go again and would only hunt with them. Again, they were going over 100%. I just got unlucky."
2009 Prices
$4900 (1 on 1)
2009 Seasons
September 26-30, 2009
2009 Draw License
$541
Elite has implemented a mandatory bullet policy for 2008. Please see the "Policies Page" below.
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