Wild Quail Hunting Over Pointing Dogs

ABOUT OUTFITTER:
This HFA Endorsed Outfitter has lived in Southeastern New Mexico for more than 25 years, offering guided hunts for Big Game, Small Game and Varmints, and Wing shooting. They offer personalized hunts to a limited number of hunters each year. Their guides are friendly, competent and experienced with knowledge of the areas and species hunted.

HUNT DETAILS:
This outfitter offers an authentic wild quail hunting experience over pointing dogs in the deserts and mountains of Southeastern New Mexico. The hunts focus primarily on Scaled quail, though opportunities also exist for Northern Bobwhite in select areas and Mearns quail upon request. You’ll have the chance to pursue Scaled (Blue), Gambel’s, and Mearns quail across diverse habitats.

Guided day hunts are available with the outfitter’s expertly trained dogs, or you’re welcome to bring your own. Wild quail populations are typically strong most seasons, and hunts run from mid-November through mid-February. The terrain is generally manageable, though hunters should be ready for brush and cactus. Daytime temperatures range from the mid-40s to mid-60s, with mornings often around freezing.

The outfitter’s dogs are seasoned specialists in hunting wild quail only. They excel at locating coveys, pointing singles, and retrieving downed birds—even those that are only wounded. As the outfitter says, “They constantly amaze me at their abilities to locate not only coveys and point singles, but tracking down cripples as well.”

They are permitted through the BLM, Forest Service and state of New Mexico to guide on millions of acres. They are continually scouting throughout the Spring and Summer, and keeping up with rainfall amounts and timing in the areas they hunt. In addition to that, they also have boots on the ground scouting during their big game seasons, and they make note of where to return to hunt those areas. Simply put, they will know the best areas to take you for a successful and enjoyable hunt.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hunts can be arranged as guided only, or they can provide meals and lodging if desired. Hunts are based on a 2-person/2-day minimum (some exceptions may apply). Additional days can be added, and they can accommodate larger groups determined by dates and guide availability. Hunts are guided only and include in-field lunch and soft drinks, as well as bird cleaning and packaging. Hunters will be picked up by 7:00 AM and hunt until approximately 3:30 PM. After 2 lost/crippled birds, any additional birds hit and not recovered will count against your daily bag limit.

LICENSE INFORMATION:
*Hunts can be combined with coyote hunts and doves hunts during combined seasons.

*With all hunts they may be able to add meals and lodging or they can always assist you in arranging it (where applicable).