Congratulations on your 2018 New Mexico Hunt! We can’t wait to revel in moments of camaraderie, mastery and adrenaline with you, as we hunt some of the best land in the world. It’s time to start preparing for that adventure of a lifetime.

Enclosed you will find: • Travel information • Packing recommendations • An important guide to prepare you

Your hunt includes: lodging (wall tents or cabin), food, field dressing of game, and a professional guide to be with you every step of the way. The hunt does not include processing & shipping of meat, taxidermy, cape, antlers, or staff gratuities (10-20%).

We’re here because the love of the hunt is in our lifeblood, so don’t hesitate to reach out between now and your hunt. I also recommend following Facebook.com/LOHOutfitters.

Thank you for the satisfaction that you provide by allowing us to share our love of the hunt with you, • DON’T FORGET TO PRINT AND BRING YOUR NM HUNTING LICENSE AND SPECIES LICENSE (IT’S 2 SEPARATE SHEETS) • FOLLOW STEPS ON PG 4 • READ & FOLLOW ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS ! Jerry Blake Owner, Love of the Hunt Outfitters

IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION

• It is best to make your travel arrangements as soon as possible. • You are responsible for your transportation to and from our base of operations: Rancho Magdalena Bed & Breakfast, Mile Marker 109 Highway US-60, Magdalena NM • Rancho Magdalena is 3 miles out of Magdalena. It will be on the left. Look for the LOH sign. Once you turn in, pull into the first house on the right. • Arrive early the day before your hunt to ensure you’re ready for the first day of the hunt. If you want to come in two or more days early, call Lee Scholes to extend your stay: 575-838-7498. • Additional hunt days may be available for archery hunts! Call 315-374-8209 now if interested. • We recommend renting a truck or SUV with good tires for the roads you’ll be traveling. • If you’d like to arrange an airport pickup, call Lee Scholes: 575-838-7498 (Est Cost: $100) • Airport is Albuquerque International / Airport code: ABQ

WHAT TO BRING

Medicine Tylenol, Aspirin, or Ibuprofen, Gear Gun or Bow, whichever you are hunting Benadryl, cold/sinus/cough, mole skin, with, all tools and ammunition for them. Quiet tweezers, nail clippers, Q-tips, lotion, shooting sticks work great for still hunting, good toothbrush/paste, shaver, chap-stick, binoculars, and a range finder. Spare release, scent free soap/shampoo/deodorant, TC speed loader with primer sling. sunscreen, eye drops.

Day Pack ELK PERMIT & HUNT LICENSE, Personal /cash, ID, passport, hunting electrical tape, zip ties, parachute cord, sharp license & elk tag, camera, SD card, belt, knife, Leatherman, pen/marker, lighter, paper sunglasses, sheet liner, , pillow, towel, moist wipes, trash bag, ziplocks, water towel, phone & chargers, crocs, sneakers, hiking bottle or hydration bladder (camel pack), food, boots, hunting boots, gaiters, underwear, Smart batteries, compass, GPS, flashlight, headlamp, Wool, or Altera alpaca socks with moisture wick seat cushion, rain gear, socks in a ziplock, binos, liners, under armor, fleece, Gore-Tex, rain gear, range finder, watch, notepad. shirts, down vest, jacket, parka, shorts, jeans, pants, gloves, warm hat/beanie, ball cap, facemask, camouflage, travel coffee cup with spill proof lid.

If you are planning on purchasing new gear, contact me. I’m happy to advise you on what products work best. I am a dealer for Kenetrek boots, they are some of the best boots for this style of hunting. Let me know if you are interested. I’m always happy to help you prepare.

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IMPORTANT! BE PREPARED…

***PLEASE READ*** THE #1 REASON PEOPLE GO HOME WITHOUT A TROPHY: LACK OF PRACTICE. Follow our tips below to ensure you arrive mentally and physically prepared for this intense, nerve racking, adrenaline-fueled experience of a lifetime! Your window of opportunity will likely be a matter of seconds. If you come prepared, you’ll need only your weapon and gear— we’ll handle the rest! • Get yourself into your best physical condition possible. Call us if you need fitness advice. • Practice using the exact weaponry and equipment that you will use on your hunt with us. • While practicing, wear the , binoculars, rangefinder, hat, facemask, gloves and clothing you plan to wear on the hunt. • Practice shooting at least once a week • Change up how you practice... > Try comfortable ranges (bow: 5-70 yards; gun: 50-200 yards) > Try more challenging shots (bow: 100 yards; muzzleloader: 400 yards) > Shoot sitting down, standing, kneeling, with and without a rest

AVERAGE WEATHER CONDITIONS

September Archery Season: October – November Gun Season: • 30 - 60°F at night/early morning • 20 - 50°F at night/early morning • 50 - 80°F during the day • 40 - 70°F during the day • I wear extremely lightweight/ • I wear lightweight/breathable breathable camo, layer with a camo and dress in layers, as it vest or jacket for cool mornings, can be cold/freezing in the then shed layers before sweaty, morning but warm up quickly to reduce scent. during the day.

** RAIN IS POSSIBLE** GORE-TEX is a good idea to have. Conditions can also be dry and dusty. Dress in an outer shell in case of high winds.

TAXIDERMY + PROCESSING

• The cost of taxidermy and processing is not • LOH is pleased to be partnered with YETI® included in your trip, but we have trusted Coolers — Give us a call if you’d like to take connections to make it as easy as possible your meat home in your very own YETI® • Meat Processing typically runs $200-$400 • Our local processor will ship your meat if • Plan for $250-$1,000 for taxidermy you’re flying home • We’ll field dress, but appreciate your help

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GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS

If you’re interested, I can process orders for you.

MUZZLELOADER SETUP (This setup can shoot 450 yards): Muzzleloader: Remington Ultimate 700 (~$1000) or custom built gun (~$4500) Scope: Nightforce NXS 2.5-10x42 MOAR, or 5-22-56 MOAR Ammo: Blackhorn 209 Powder (120-160 grains by volume/105 grains by weight) Parker 300 Match/Hunter bullet

ARCHERY SETUP Bow***: Elite Victory 37 (brace height 7” & over) Arrows: Full Metal Jacket, Victory VAP or any good arrow, 420 grain minimum Broadheads: RMSGear Cutthroat single bevel double blade (cuts through bone), Grizzly single bevel double blade, Valkyrie System (strong system), Iron Will, G5 Striker or Montec (very sharp), Slick trick or VPA. No Rage Broadheads for Elk Sight: 3 pin option sight, new Garmin sight or Spot Hogg

***MUST SEND DOCTOR’S NOTE TO NEW MEXICO GAME & FISH TO USE CROSSBOW

Badlands Bino Case // Keeps your binos protected from the harsh environment. Range Finder Carrier // Badlands rangefinder case or www.rangesnap.com (~$13) Bow Sling Carrier // www.stringsling.com (~$25) or Xbow sling Archery: Badlands Monster // Please no bulky packs when bow hunting Gun: Badlands Super Day Pack & Speed-loaders with primer slots Lightweight, breathable, moisture wicking camouflage clothing (merino wool shirts) Down vest // Dress in layers. It’s often cold in the morning, then warms up quickly Good Water Proof Boots (broken-in) and Moisture wicking socks (cotton = blisters) Dust mask (Cabelas item #52-5645) for dusty conditions riding in ranger or Bandana

Please have your weapons dialed in, and practice frequently!!!

WHAT IF I FORGET SOMETHING?

Sportsman’s Warehouse Walmart Supercenter

1450 Renaissance Boulevard 700 6th St.

NE, Albuquerque, NM Socorro NM Phone 505-761-9900 575-838-1415 LOH OUTFITTERS | LOHOUTFITTERS.COM | 315.374.8209

IMPORTANT: PRINT YOUR HUNTING LICENSE!

• Print your Hunting License (2 copies) • Check your hunt code: Date, Weapon, and Unit to make sure our records match! • You must have your printed hunting license, game species license, and carcass tag while hunting, and the tag numbers must match. • If you lost your account info, call New Mexico Fish & Game 888-248-6866

If you drew a tag: If you didn’t draw and • Log on to bought a landowner tag: www.wildlife.state.nm.us • Go to lohoutfitters.com and sign into your account • Click the menu tab under FAQ • Click My Purchases and click the • Click Videos Print License link next to your • Watch Step 2 successful special hunt drawing (Purchasing License and Tag) application, and the $74 hunting license under License Purchases

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