Description

A great hunt for a hunter up for a big challenge. Persian Ibex were released in New Mexico in the 1970's and provided a great hunt in the Florida Mountains. Hunter can expect a very physically demanding hunt as these mountains are tough. This hunt can be arranged for archery, muzzleloader, or rifle, although archery hunt success are around 1% and not recommended. This is a 6 day fully guided 1:2 (1 hunter, 2 guides) hunt. Meals and lodging are included. If you apply with this outfitter, first choice will be rifle and second choice muzzleloader, unless otherwise specified. *Hunters will not be applied for archery as third choice unless requested. Hunter can expect a lot of time glassing while trying to locate a desired and mature billy. Option to add hunting days or bring a non-hunter if desired.

HuntX Scale (Low 1 - 5 High)

• Lodging & Accommodations: Bunk House/Trailer
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  Lodging & Accommodations Scale

  5 - Cabin/Lodge

  4 - Bunk House/Trailer

  3 - Wall Tent

  2 - Backpack Tent

  1 - Client Provided/Hotel

Outfitter will supply lodging in either a hotel, RV, or tent.

• Menu & Food: Field Kitchen
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  Menu & Food Scale

  5 - 5 Star Catered

  4 - Full Kitchen

  3 - Field Kitchen

  2 - Backpack Food

  1 - Client Provided

Note: We do prepare our delicious food a little on the spicy side so if you have a problem with that we ask that you please let us know ahead of time so that we can help you enjoy your meal all the more. Based on the kind of hunt booked (wall tent or lodge) depending on the unit drawn, the outfitter will supply a field kitchen for meals.

• Physical Conditions: Heavy Hiking
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  Physical Conditions Scale:

  5 - All Vehicle Access

  4 - Light Hiking

  3 - Moderate Hiking

  2 - Heavy Hiking

  1 - Extreme Back Country

This hunt is not for the faint of heart. Hunter can expect hard and heavy hiking for this hunt. The Florida Mountains are steep and rocky. Hunter will need to be prepared for long days of glassing and steep terrain to traverse to get a good shot at the target billy.

Transportation (To/From Basecamp)

Whether driving or flying, the outfitter recommends that hunter arrives a day or two before your hunt, in order to make sure you are ready for the first day of the hunt. You are responsible for your transportation to and from Albuquerque International Airport, It is a good idea to rent a truck or SUV for the roads you’ll be traveling. Outfitter will meet hunters at their home base bed and breakfast before the hunt starts.

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• Menu & Food
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Description

Hunter will be hunting in the months of November and December and should expect some cooler weather in the mornings and evenings. Good layering system is recommended. Hunter will need to be prepared to sit and glass for hours and then hike hard to get to a good position for a shot once a target billy is located. Outfitter will supply field transportation, meals and lodging for this hunt. This hunt will also supply 2 guides per hunter for extra eyes on the mountain. Outfitter will also have a custom long range muzzleloader hunter can use for a minimal fee if desired. Full gear list to be provided if requested when booked.

What Outfitter Provides

• Meals
• Lodging
• Expert Guide Service (2 guides/hunter)
• Field Transportation
• Muzzleloader (if option is selected)

What to Bring

• Durable Shooting Sticks
• Spotting Scope & Tripod
• Cooler for Meat Transportation
• Durable & Comfortable Hiking Boots
• Binoculars & Rangefinder
• Day Pack
• Knee pads
• Rifle with 40 rounds of ammunition
• Moderate Weather Hunting Clothing-layering system is recommended
• Thermal Base Layers

Recommended Items

• 20 Quart Badlands Cooler
• 45 Quart Badlands Cooler
• Canyon Lightweight Boot Sock
• Mountain Extreme Men's
• Badlands Precision University Academy I - South Dakota

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• What to Bring