Guided Ibex Hunts in New Mexico
The desert mountains of Southwest New Mexico offer hunters the unique opportunity to pursue Persian ibex right here in the USA. This challenging hunt will push you to your limits, but we promise the reward at the end of the hunt is worth it. Come pursue these elusive and prestigious animals in New Mexico with Radiant R Outfitters.
Persian Ibex Hunting in New Mexico
How did Ibex end up in New Mexico?
In 1970, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) released 15 Persian ibex from Iran in the Florida Mountains in southern New Mexico. This initial transplant of ibex has since grown into the only sustainable hunting population of free-ranging ibex in the United States. In 1974, the first Persian ibex hunts were offered to the public, starting one of the most sought-after hunting opportunities in the country!
Where in New Mexico can you find Persian Ibex?
The Persian ibex is an agile species that lives in the most remote and rugged cliffs and peaks of the Florida Mountains. The rough terrain, coupled with the astounding eyesight of the ibex, makes for one of the most challenging, but rewarding, hunting opportunities New Mexico has to offer.
Guided Ibex Hunts in NM
Here at Radiant R Outfitters, the challenge of pursuing the elusive ibex in NM is one of our favorite hunts. Opportunities for ibex hunting with us include rifle hunts, muzzleloader (open sight) hunts, and archery hunts for those looking to take the challenge to the next level. Our hard-working guides have achieved excellent success rates over the years.
What to Expect on an Ibex Hunt in NM
Hunting Persian ibex is not for the fainthearted and requires long days of hiking up steep and rocky terrain to where the ibex live. You can expect a spot-and-stalk style of hunting with an array of different approaches to get the job done. Because of the great eyesight of the ibex and their “cagey” demeanors, archery hunts are most challenging and require hunters to be accurate with their equipment out to 80+ yards. There are two available archery hunts for ibex in New Mexico, one in October and one in January. The muzzleloader (open sight) season for ibex lands in February and requires the same grit and determination as the archery hunts. Muzzleloader shots range from 100 to 500 yards. Lastly, there is the coveted once-in-a-lifetime rifle ibex hunt during the month of November.
Ibex Hunt Pricing
$10,000 /PERSON
- 6-day hunt
- 2 guides
- Field dressing of animal and delivery to processor included
Lodging
Lodging on Persian ibex hunts is primarily done through a hotel or AirBnB in the nearby city of Deming, New Mexico. The drive to the mountain from the hotel or AirBnB ranges from 20 to 45 minutes. Meals are primarily done at restaurants with lunches done packed on the mountain.
Wounded Game Policy
In the event a big game animal is wounded, your hunt is over until the animal is found. Animals that are wounded and get away are considered yours. The outfitter and guides will expend maximum effort in an attempt to recover your animal.
