New Mexico Aoudad Hunts in Big, Rugged Desert Country
High-adventure mountain hunts for hard-horned rams in some of the Southwest’s most challenging terrain
Pursue one of the Southwest’s most rugged and sought-after exotic species on a New Mexico aoudad (Barbary sheep) hunt built for serious hunters. These free-range mountain hunts offer a rare opportunity to chase a non-native, hard-earned trophy in steep desert terrain where patience, glassing, and precise shooting matter. With both draw and over-the-counter tag options, flexible harvest opportunities, and rams capable of pushing the 30-inch mark, New Mexico aoudad hunting delivers a demanding, rewarding experience from start to finish.
The New Mexico Aoudad Hunt
Why New Mexico Aoudad?
- Unique opportunity: A chance to pursue a species not native to New Mexico
- Trophy potential: Certain units offer excellent opportunities for rams pushing 30"
- Draw or OTC tags: Lucky hunters may draw a rifle tag, but over‑the‑counter options are also available in select units.
- Either sex harvest: Flexibility makes this hunt even more rewarding.
The Hunt Experience
- Challenging terrain: Expect sloping to steep rocky hills across desert landscapes.
- Seasonal conditions: Hunts take place in colder months—layering is key, with chilly mornings, warmer mid‑days, and cool evenings.
- All‑day adventures: We typically leave camp in the morning and stay out depending on the plan and hike.
- Patience and glassing: Success comes from long hours of spotting at distance before stalking in.
- Long‑range shots: Rifle shots can range anywhere from 100 to 700 yards.
Tag Options
- Draw hunts: Limited rifle tags offer prime opportunities with less hunting pressure.
- OTC hunts: Available in certain units, still productive but with more competition.
Packages & Pricing
Book Your Aoudad Hunt Today!
Spots are limited and fill quickly. Whether you’re pursuing a hard-horned desert ram or looking for a challenging mountain hunt in rugged country, we deliver a first-class, fully guided experience from start to finish.
Contact us today to reserve your hunt and make this season one you’ll never forget.
Guided-Only Hunt
This is a popular package with hunters who want a guide the entire hunt, but prefer to handle their own lodging and cooking.
- 5-day hunt
- Professional guiding
- Transportation from lodging to hunting
- 2 hunters (2x1) - $4,000 per hunter
All-Inclusive Hunt
Let us take care of all the details. You just hunt and share the stories.
- 5-day hunt
- Professional guiding
- Airbnb style lodging
- 2 meals per day
- Transportation from lodging to hunting
- 2 hunters (2x1) - $7,500 per hunter
Not Included: Pricing does not include 7% NM sales tax, state license cost, meat processing/butchering, taxidermy, or customary guide gratuity. Transportation to hunting camp is the client's responsibility.