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Gila Wilderness Trophy Elk Hunts
  • Unit 16B, Other units serviced - 23 & 16A
  • Gila Wilderness, famous for producing world-record-setting bulls
  • #1 Pope & Young Record Book entries for Catron County, NM
  • Experienced and professional guides!
The Gila Wilderness, unit 16B, is one of America's largest wilderness areas. Its vastness, high elevations, excellent water and southerly location have produced some of the biggest bulls in the world. The classic horseback elk wilderness hunt. Higher elevation hunting sites are selected with high bull density, and along running creeks or springs. Bulls are within range of base camp.

Inquire about our wilderness DEER HUNTS in Unit 23 — excellent results with zero hunting pressure.
2010 Hunting Dates
Elk Bow Hunts
Sept. 1-10
Sept. 11-18
Sept. 19-24
  
Elk Rifle Hunts
Oct. 16-20
Oct. 23-27

  
Deer Rifle Hunts
Nov. 6-10
Nov. 13-17

Fully-Guided, Fully-Outfitted Horseback
Wilderness Elk & Deer Hunts
Fully guided, 2X1. Fully outfitted. Comfortable camp, with great food. Bow or rifle hunts. Apply through U-Trail for a more successful draw. Includes guide, riding & pack animals, full camp, wall tents, cots, wrangler, food and cook.
Price:
$4950.00 Per Hunter,
plus 8.50% tax.
Semi-Guided, Fully-Outfitted Horseback
Wilderness Elk & Deer Hunts
This affordable service provides a fully outfitted camp. Horses are used to increase your hunting range, spike camps and to pack out elk. Comfortable camp with great food. A high-value hunt. Bow or rifle hunts. Guide not included. Apply through U-Trail for a more successful draw. Includes riding & pack animals, full camp, wall tents, cots, wrangler, food and cook. Plus PC generated topo maps with suggested hunting locations marked by GPS points.
Price:
$2650.00 Per Hunter,
plus 8.50% tax.
Drop Camps
Hunting sites are located in higher elevation areas near running creeks or springs, in excellent hunting areas. Includes riding animal & pack stock. Bow or rifle hunts. Apply through U-Trail for a more successful draw. Includes riding & pack animals, wrangler. Plus PC generated topo maps with suggested hunting locations marked by GPS points.
Price:
$850.00 Per Hunter; Pack Elk Out $350.00; plus 8.50% tax.
Rent–A–Camp
Rent a comfortable, deluxe camp and eliminate the work of bringing your own gear. Includes 12 x 12' wall tents, one for groups of 2, two for groups of 3+. Plus tent heaters, cots, kitchen, chairs, tables, lanterns, propane bottles and toilet. Everything you will need to say comfortable and warm. Includes set up and take down.
Price:
$975.00
plus 8.50% tax.
Elk Shed Scouting Trips
Pre-scout elk hunting territories with the bonus of bringing home some great elk sheds. Includes full camp. Plus see some wonderful, pristine country

— a great experience for family members. 5-day scouting trip.
Price:
$195.00 Per Day,
plus 8.50% tax.
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