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New Mexico Mountain Lion Hunting Trips

Experience the ultimate adventure in New Mexico mountain lion hunting with our premier outfitters. Expert guides, elite hounds, and access to prime hunting grounds ensure a thrilling pursuit of trophy-sized mountain lions in New Mexico’s rugged wilderness. Book your hunt today!

  • Over-the-counter cougar tags
  • Season generally runs from December through late April
  • Success rate runs close to 100%
  • Based on the style of hunt you want you’ll use 4×4 trucks, UTVs, horses, mules, or foot power to pursue your lion.
  • Other predator hunting opportunities include bobcat and coyote.

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With its diverse terrain, expert guides, over-the-counter tags, and high population of trophy-sized toms, New Mexico mountain lion hunting is a prime destination, and one of our favorite trips to book our hunters on.

New Mexico’s rugged landscapes, from desert canyons and mesa plateaus to forested mountain slopes, provide the ideal habitat for mountain lions. This varied terrain creates exceptional opportunities for tracking and chasing cats. The state’s combination of high lion populations and optimal terrain increases the chances of success for hunters seeking a true backcountry challenge. Mountain lion hunting in New Mexico is known for being physically demanding but our hunters enjoy high success.

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New Mexico Mountain Lion HUNTING

With expert guides, seasoned hounds, and access to prime hunting grounds, our New Mexico outfitter promises an unforgettable pursuit of a true trophy mountain lion.

Our outfitter is known for delivering exceptional big game hunting experiences, and their mountain lion hunts in New Mexico are no exception. Here’s what sets them apart:

  • Elite Guides and Houndsmen: You’ll be hunting with killed guides and expert houndsmen who have spent years hunting mountain lions in the region. Their experience and local knowledge provides our hunters with a significant advantage in the field.
  • Top-Tier Hunting Dogs: The hounds are the stars of the show. They’re highly trained to track lions, giving our hunters the best chance for success. You’ll be amazed how the dogs can navigate the challenging landscape and follow the scent of a mountain lion over miles of rough terrain.
  • Other Predator Hunting Opportunities: If the opportunity presents itself, you can hunt coyotes and bobcats as well.
  • Access to Prime Territory: Our outfitter has access to some of the best hunting areas in New Mexico, including private and public land known for high cougar populations. This access increases the likelihood of encountering a mature, trophy-size lion.
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Booking a hunt with experienced guides ensures a higher chance of success and allows hunters to focus on the pursuit. From tracking fresh snow-covered trails to the final encounter with a treed lion, every moment of the hunt is filled with excitement and anticipation. If you’re ready for the ultimate predator hunting adventure, New Mexico mountain lion hunting delivers in every way.

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