The Whittington Center is located in Northeastern New Mexico in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Resting on 33,300 acres and at elevations between 6,300 and 8,100 ft. the Whittington Center has exceptional guided hunt opportunities for your pleasure. Each of our guided hunts includes housing, food, your guide, New Mexico hunt license, and your transportation for the duration of your hunt. Hunter's under the age of 18 must provide their hunter safety certification from any state before their hunt. In the week/s prior to the hunters' arrival guides are out scouting to ensure a chance for a trophy animal. These 5-day, one on one, all inclusive hunts allow hunters an experience of a lifetime.
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Elk
Northern New Mexico is noted for outstanding trophy Rocky Mountain Elk. The Whittington Center closely monitors the local herds that venture on and off the property, throughout the year. Bull Elk exceeding 330 Boone and Crockett points are harvested annually off the Whittington Center's 52 square miles. These one on one hunts allow hunters to get up close to these extraordinary creatures. The Whittington Center also offers guided cow elk hunts as well in the later winter months.
Hunt Dates - October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
Hunt Fees - $9,000 (includes NM License)
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Mule Deer
While visitors tour the Whittington Center they are sure to spot one or two Mule Deer roaming the grounds. Mule Deer Bucks scoring 180+ Boone and Crockett points have been harvested off the Whittington Center. Mule Deer guided hunts are scheduled from the end of November through December. These one on one hunts are known to produce quality trophy bucks.
Hunt Dates - October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
Hunt Fees - $4,500 (includes NM License)
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Pronghorn
Also known as Antelope, the Whittington Center property is abundant with these speedy herbivores. Whittington Center Pronghorn guided hunts offer the opportunity for hunters to harvest a trophy pronghorn. These two on one guided hunts take place on leased ranches near the Whittington Center as well as on the Whittington's 52 square miles. Pronghorn guides use a spot-stalk hunt approach for these hunts.
Hunt Dates - August 2012 & September 2012
Hunt Fees - $4,500 (includes NM License)
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Turkey
During the Spring the Whittington Center backcountry comes alive with the sounds of hen clucks and Tom gobbles. Merriam turkeys can be found nearly everywhere on the Whittington Center. These fully guided, one on one hunts provide a chance to harvest two beautiful and challenging toms. Call for yourself or allow one of our experienced guides to call for you.
Hunt Dates - April 22-30, 2012
Hunt Fees - $1,500 (includes NM License)
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Black Bear
The Whittington Center property is the ideal habitat for black bear and holds an excellent population of these solitary animals. Although there's ample supply of berries, acorns, insects and grasses accessible on the Whittington during the Summer months, it is not uncommon to see these bruins wandering about. In addition to black, this part of the country offers several other pelt colors, such as cinnamon and blonde. These one on one hunts also use a spot stalk hunt method.
Hunt Dates - August through December 2012
Hunt Fees - $3,250 (includes NM License)
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Of the 33,300 acres that makes up the Whittington Center, only approximately 10% of the land is developed, allowing the remaining 90% for our hunters' pleasure. The terrain ranges from rocky hills to rolling plains. Hunters should be prepared for all levels of hiking. In addition to the variation in terrain, the Whittington Center experiences frequent weather changes, not only from season to season but on a daily basis. Temperatures vary between 60 degrees Fahrenheit in to the single digits with rain and snow occasionally during hunt seasons. We recommend layering clothing for all weather conditions including rain gear. Doing so allows you to be comfortable during most weather conditions.
The Whittington Center is located 10 miles southwest of Raton, New Mexico on Highway 64. An airport for private planes is located 1 mile southwest of the entrance. Located approximately 280 miles northwest is the Colorado Springs airport where commercial flights are available.
Hunters will be housed in the Whittington Center housing facilities. Kitchenettes, snacks, towels and bedding are provided to hunters. Non hunting companions are welcome to the all inclusive hunt for an additional fee. Your day will begin and end with homemade meals in our cafeteria. Sack lunches will be provided to take into the field.
When successful, the Whittington Center will provide hunter's with meat processing and taxidermy information. If hunters choose to use a local meat processing company Whittington staff will transport the meat at no charge however, any costs therein will be incurred by the hunter.
Please call or visit our website for hunt dates, pricing and any other additional information.
800.494.4853 OR 575.445.3615
www.nrawc.org
