New Mexico Oryx Hunts - Africa’s Trophy in the American Southwest
Free-ranging desert hunts for world-class oryx on and around White Sands Missile Range
Think you need to travel halfway around the world to hunt a trophy oryx? Think again. New Mexico offers one of the most unique big-game opportunities in North America, allowing hunters to pursue free-ranging oryx in the vast desert landscapes surrounding White Sands Missile Range. Introduced in 1969, these African antelope have thrived in the Southwest, producing exceptional horn length, high success rates, and true once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Whether hunting on-range with limited-entry tags or off-range on surrounding public lands, New Mexico oryx hunts deliver an unforgettable blend of exotic adventure, wide-open country, and precision spot-and-stalk hunting.
Oryx Hunt Areas
On-Range Oryx Hunts
- Conducted on the White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) near Alamogordo, New Mexico
- Once-in-a-lifetime tags requiring a draw application and background check
- Hunts run six months out of the year, typically 2–3 days in length
- Exceptional success rates, with shot opportunities on mature bulls and cows averaging 32–36 inches, with 40"+ trophies possible
- Terrain includes open desert flats, greasewood, cactus, cedars, and rolling sand dunes, with elevation changes ideal for glassing and spot-and-stalk hunting
- Shot distances commonly range from 100–700 yards, making solid shooting fundamentals from tripod, kneeling, or seated positions essential
Off-Range Oryx Hunts (Public Land)
- Conducted on public lands surrounding White Sands Missile Range, where oryx routinely move outside the fence
- Tags are not once-in-a-lifetime, offering higher draw odds and more frequent opportunities
- Hunts run up to 10 months out of the year, with standard 5-day hunts and extended options available
- High success rates, with shot opportunities on mature bulls and cows averaging 30–35 inches, with 40"+ trophies possible
- Terrain mirrors on-range hunts, featuring open desert flats, greasewood, cactus, cedars, and sand dunes, with similar glassing and stalk opportunities
- Animals are typically more wary due to hunting pressure, requiring disciplined spot-and-stalk tactics and patience
- Call us to discuss draw odds and specific dates
The Hunt Experience
Your hunt begins with a pre-hunt meeting the evening before, where guides review paperwork, required gear, and outline the strategy for the days ahead. Each hunting day starts early, traveling together in the guide’s vehicle to carefully selected glassing locations based on current animal movement and conditions. Hunts are conducted using a spot-and-stalk approach, spending time behind the glass to locate mature bulls or cows before planning deliberate stalks across open desert terrain. After a successful harvest, time is taken for photos and proper field care, followed by guidance on meat handling and trophy preparation to ensure a smooth conclusion to the hunt.
Packages & Pricing
Book Your New Mexico Oryx Hunt Today
Spots are limited and fill quickly. From wide-open desert stalks to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities on and around White Sands Missile Range, our guided oryx hunts deliver an exotic, high-success experience from start to finish.
Contact us today to reserve your hunt and secure one of the Southwest’s most unique big-game opportunities.
On-Range Hunt
A once-in-a-lifetime White Sands Missile Range hunt offering exceptional success rates on mature oryx in tightly controlled desert terrain.
- 3-day hunt
- Professional guiding
- 4-nights Lodging
- 2 meals per day
- 2 Hunters (2x1) - $3,500 per hunter
Off-Range Hunt
A public-land desert hunt bordering White Sands with higher draw odds, longer seasons, and strong opportunities on free-ranging oryx.
- 5-day hunt
- Professional guiding
- Lodging
- 2 meals per day
- 2 Hunters (2x1) - $5,000 per hunter
Not Included: Pricing does not include New Mexico's 7% sales tax, state license fees, meat processing or butchering, taxidermy, customary guide gratuities, and transportation to and from hunting camp.