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Guided Elk Hunts in New Mexico
Wheaton Creek Ranch is a New Mexico private elk hunting ranch providing experienced outfitting and guide services as well as a variety of the best accommodations and facilities in New Mexico. Unlike many other New Mexico outfitters and guides offering private land hunts on contracted lands they only visit a few weeks on a year, we hunt the private land within our ranch which we live and work on all year round. We are intimately aware of the movements of the elk herds as well as the habits of the largest bulls in those herds. The hunting lodge is situated on 15,000 acres of private land in New Mexico hunt unit 48.
We combine luxury accommodations with a quality New Mexico elk hunt!
Guaranteed Elk Landowner Tags Included in Hunt Packages.
The Elk Hunt
WE HAVE JUST HAD A CANCELATION FOR 3 HUNTERS ON THE RUT - ARCHERY HUNT SEPTEMBER 20-24. PLEASE CONTACT US AS SOON AS YOU CAN IF YOU WANT IN ON THIS RUT HUNT.
Our elk hunts take place on 15,000 acres of private land in New Mexico hunt Unit 48. This is a true wild elk hunt and, although we don't guarantee a trophy elk, hunters have opportunities to harvest 230-260 class elk, with 300+ trophy bulls a possibility.
Unlike other New Mexico elk outfitters, we include guaranteed landowner tags with all hunts.
Luxury Lodging Sets This New Mexico Hunting Lodge Apart
Our accommodations, meals and other facilities are first class for hunters to enjoy after a day of hunting.
See our hunt schedule and 2026 pricing here.
New Mexico Elk Mule Deer Combo Hunts Available
Due to our management practices the New Mexico Game and Fish have awarded us Mule deer rut tier 2 & 3 incentive tags. These tags are awarded every year and 2026 has been determined. You can reserve either one of these exciting hunts.
You can also book these hunts as a combo Mule Deer & Elk Hunt.
2026 New Mexico Elk Mule Deer Combo Hunt:
$14,350 (same inclusions as elk packages)
October 29 - November 3
November 5-10
5 Day Elk/Deer Hunting Package
$13,820
+ $1,850 for 1x1 Guide & $2,000 Mule deer harvest fee
2026 September 1 - 5
2026 September 8 - 12
2026 September 15-19
2026 September 20-24
Package Includes:
- Guaranteed Landowner Elk Tag
- 5 day of guided hunting on private land (1x1 guide)
- Private Suites
- Delicious meals
Not Included: The package price does not include New Mexico state license fees ($627 for bull $350 for cow), sales tax (0.065208) or any gratuities associated with the hunt.
ADD A 3RD SPECIES with a Turkey Hunt. This is a great way to add to your opportunity and excitement! Merriam Turkey Hunt for an additional $540 for "ANY" one bird harvested.
Archery & Muzzleloader Elk Hunting Package
$12,950
plus $1,850 1x1 Guide Service
October 10-14
Package Includes:
- Guaranteed Landowner Elk Tag
- 5 days of guided hunting on private land (2x1 guide)
- Deluxe lodging accommodations (double occupancy for 2x1, private suites for 1x1)
- Delicious meals
Not Included: The package price does not include New Mexico state license fees ($627 for Bull $350 for cow), sales tax (.065208) or any gratuities associated with the hunt.
HUNT DATES ARE ESTIMATED BASED ON NMGF, BUT MAY CHANGE UNTIL NMGF 2026 RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE POSTED
*The New Mexico Bull Muzzleloader Hunts return to true primitive weapon category with iron sight restriction.*
Elk Rut Rifle Hunt Package
October 17-21 $14,450 plus $1,850 1x1 Guide Service
October 22-26 $13,150 plus $1,850 1x1 Guide Service
Package Includes:
- Guaranteed Landowner Elk Tag
- 5 days of guided hunting on private land (2x1 guide)
- Deluxe lodging accommodations (double occupancy for 2x1, private suites for 1x1)
- Delicious meals
Not Included: The package price does not include New Mexico state license fees ($627 for bull $350 for cow), sales tax (.065208) or any gratuities associated with the hunt.
Late Season Elk Hunting Package
$10,950
Package Includes:
- Guaranteed Landowner Elk Tag
- 5 day of guided hunting on private land (2x1 guide)
- Deluxe lodging accommodations (double occupancy for 2x1, private suits for 1x1)
- Delicious meals
Not Included: The package price does not include New Mexico state license fees ($627 for Bull $350 for cow), sales tax (.065208) or any gratuities associated with the hunt.
We book the late season elk hunts based on the availability of our hunters. Late season elk hunts in New Mexico offer several benefits. By late season, the Bulls are in Bachelor herds, they can be scheduled at times that are convenient to your group and the colder the better for the migrating Bull herds in high country over 9,000' down into our lower country. These are some of our return hunters favorite hunts.
Wheaton Creek Ranch Hunting History
Wheaton Creek Ranch is a family owned and operated hunting and vacation resort as well as a working cattle ranch. The ranch was purchased in 1980 when cattle and deer dominated the area. At that time, the elk had only recently (the mid 1950's) been reintroduced in New Mexico and were just beginning to take hold. It was a time when the ranch received only limited tags and sightings of the majestic animals were a rare occurrence. Some areas of New Mexico and Colorado proved to be excellent habitat for the newly introduced Rocky Mountain Elk species and the population exploded. The Ranch is a prime example. Today, the Ranch's management objectives are focused on improving wildlife habitat as well as the health and wellbeing of its Elk, Deer and Turkey populations. The ranch currently receives 200+ elk permits a year which is an indication of the success of these efforts and the incredible habitat within the Ranch (Although, the Game and Fish encourage us to use all our tags, we only hunt a fraction of them to manage the herd) In 2014 we introduced our exclusive outfitter and guide service and our guided hunters enjoyed over 95% opportunity. Our either sex archery hunts kicked off the hunting season with everyone “being in elk” and enjoying the unforgettable experience of “the rut”.
We specialize in providing our hunters with the excitement of a fair chase hunt in a beautiful mountain environment while enjoying first class food, accommodations and excellent service! We encourage wife's and other non-hunting guests to come and enjoy the experience!
