New Mexico Big Game Mule Deer Hunting!
This documentary was produced by the Outdoorsman Channel and featured Moon Valley Outfitter guiding 3 hunters on a thrilling hunt for mule deer in New Mexico. Ryan, Jared, & Jake Nichols claimed their Mule Deer trophy and so can you. Moon Valley Outfitters specializes in tracking the world's best trophy Bull Elk, Continue reading
Happy Halloween from Moon Valley Outfitters
We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween this year. Continue reading
Women are now Hunting Elk in New Mexico
For a long time big game hunting in New Mexico has been a male dominated sport. This is beginning to change as women hunters are on the rise. We are seeing more and more women hunting for Elk, Deer, Antelope, Black Bear, and Cougar in New Mexico. Long gone are the days of male dominated Elk, Deer, Antelope, Black Bear, and Cougar hunts in New Mexico. Continue reading
Important Dates For Hunters
New Mexico’s drawing system for hunts is based on a quota which allocates big-game hunting opportunities among resident and nonresident hunters. Residents receive 78% of the available licenses for any hunt code. Nonresidents who use registered outfitters will receive up to 12% of the available licenses. Nonresidents who hunt without outfitters will receive up to 10% of the available licenses.
Continue readingCougar Hunt in New Mexico
The mountain, lion also known as cougar, puma, mountain cat, catamount or panther is said to be near impossible to hunt without the aid of well trained hunting dogs like Moon Valley Outfitters have.
Mountain lion populations are increasing and hunting helps keep the population under control so future generations will have the Mountain lion to enjoy. Male lions weigh up to 165 pounds and grow to more than eight feet in length. Continue reading
Rifle Hunting Season for Deer and Elk in New Mexico Starts in October 2011
October begins the Rifle Hunting Season for Elk and Deer in New Mexico. Don't miss out on the opportunity to score a prize Bull Elk or Deer this year. Moon Valley Outfitters are expert trackers and world class hunting guides. You can rest assured that with Moon Valley Outfitters you will be presented with opportunistic to to take a trophy Bull Elk or Deer. Continue reading
Importance of Hunting and Fishing in New Mexico
Federal taxes on sporting arms, ammunition, fishing tackle, boating fuel, hunting and fishing license, and outdoor activity fees help provide the money needed to operate the hatcheries, Provide outdoor recreation areas and restore wildlife habitation areas so future generations. Continue reading
Pack Trips in New Mexico
We will pack a family or group of friends - 5 miles into the scenic Frisco Box Canyon. Tents will be provided for living quarters and home cooked meals, with outdoor games for the kids (horseshoes, etc.), and fishing for rainbow trout. There are incredible waterfalls, swimming and horseback trail riding. Continue reading
How New Mexico’s Draw Works
New Mexico’s big game drawing is subject to a quota system. In accordance with state law, the draw attempts to distribute 78 percent of the licenses for each hunt to New Mexico residents, 12 percent to nonresidents who’ve contracted with an outfitter and 10 percent to nonresidents who have not contracted with an outfitter (this does not prohibit nonresidents in the 10 percent pool from contracting with an outfitter if they are lucky in the draw). Continue reading
