Guided Bighorn Sheep Hunts in New Mexico
New Mexico produces some of the highest-quality bighorn sheep in the country. Whether it’s Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep or Desert bighorn sheep, New Mexico can grow them big and consistently produces mature rams across multiple different units. Extensive management of sheep in New Mexico continues to grow sheep populations, creating some of the best bighorn sheep hunting you can find.
Bighorn Sheep in New Mexico
New Mexico is home to native populations of two bighorn sheep species:
- Desert bighorn sheep
- Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep
Desert bighorn sheep primarily reside in the rugged mountains of the southern portions of the state. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep primarily reside in the northern rugged alpine peaks of the state. Here at Radiant R Outfitters, we have had the opportunity to hunt both species of sheep on multiple occasions and have had great success on all hunts.
NM Bighorn Sheep Hunts
Hunting both Desert and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep is a special occasion that is treated with the utmost respect here at Radiant R Outfitters. Bighorn sheep hunting can range from horseback wilderness hunts to backpack day hunting. All bighorn hunts consist of days of scouting before the hunt and looking over countless rams to guarantee that your coveted sheep tag is being filled on the most mature and high-quality animal possible. Bighorn sheep hunts range from early August to early January and can be done with any legal weapon.
Lodging
Lodging on our NM bighorn sheep hunts is primarily arranged through hotels or Airbnb accommodations in towns near the hunting units, with select hunts being conducted from our main hunting lodge. Meals are mostly held at restaurants when staying in town, and on hunts run from our main lodge, a private cook is hired to provide meals.
