About Ross-Johnson Outfitters
New Mexico outfitter operating in the Gila country — home to some of the largest free-ranging elk in North America. Long-running reputation for trophy bull hunts in unit-by-draw and landowner-tag combinations.
25+ years guiding southwestern New Mexico. Specializes in archery Rocky Mountain elk in the Gila. Also offers mule deer, antelope, bighorn, oryx, ibex, Coues, and lion.
What they hunt
Country & terrain
Gila Wilderness and surrounding ranches
Camp & lodging
Ranch house accommodations
✓ Included
- Ranch house lodging
- Meals
- 1×1 guide
- Field prep
✗ Not included
- NM license & tag
- Gratuities
- Trophy care and shipping
Questions to ask before you book
- Success and opportunity rates for your species over the last three seasons, and how they define "opportunity".
- References from hunters who hunted the same camp and dates, including someone who didn't fill a tag.
- Exactly what the price covers: licences and tags, trophy fees, charters, meat care, taxes and gratuities.
- Guide ratio and camp style: 1×1 or 2×1, horses or backpack, how far you'll walk each day.
- Licensing: whether they're licensed and insured where they operate, and what licences and tags you need to draw or buy for New Mexico.
- Cancellation and weather policy, especially for fly-in hunts.
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Details are compiled from Ross-Johnson Outfitters's own published information and may have changed. Confirm seasons, prices, tags and regulations directly with the outfitter and the state wildlife agency before booking.