ElkandAntelopeHunt

These guys
really had a
great hunt

Christmas Ranch was bought by Ace Christmas in the 1960's, as a
working cattle ranch. It lies in Mora county New Mexico, where the
Rocky Mountains meet the plains. The particular range the ranch is
located in is called the Turkey Mountains. During the pioneer days the
settlers traveled along the Santa Fe Trail which runs completely
through the ranch, and the famous Ft. Union cutoff is in the middle of
the ranch. The elevation of the ranch is around 7,000 feet, with a
volcano rising to the highest point of the ranch.

The ranch is currently owned by Ace's only son and is still run to this
day as a cattle/hunting operation. The Christmas family is fourth
generation ranchers in New Mexico and pride themselves on their
cattle and horses. Matt and Will are currently guiding on the ranch.
Since they grew up there and have both been very active with hunting
themselves, they have a great knowledge of the ranch, game animals
and what to expect there. Both brothers have been managing the
herds to the best of their ability and can now boast a guarantee at a
Boone and Crockett Antelope, and why not considering the fact that
they harvest at least two a year with several others on the ranch.

The Elk hunting is somewhat tough, but is also a great opportunity for
first-time Elk hunters to get a true"good" opportunity at an Elk. The
resident heard is one of the largest in the county, and the average bull
taken is 280-300 inches B&C. Several bulls have been taken off the
ranch scoring higher and the ranch record is currently 373.

The Mule deer hunting has just recently come available again to the
public. All deer hunting had ceased due to heavy pressure from lions
and other predators. The most recent bucks taken scored between 154
B&C and 175 B&C.

Primary method of hunting is spot and stalk. We like to walk, and the
terrain is not extreme so most hunters can enjoy a walk in the woods. I
invite you to come and enjoy a wonderful peaceful get-away at a
hunting ranch like no other in the world.

Pricing
Antelope Hunts
We only harvest, Mature Antelope will be scoring in the high 70's to
mid 80's B&C. We only offer 5 hunts per year on 17,000 acres. The
hunts are $3500.00 due to the popularity in these hunts we stay
booked a year in advance (book now for 2009)

Elk Hunts
The Elk hunts are in early Oct. They are 5-days. We usually harvest
bulls in the upper 280's and top out around 350 B&C This is a really
easy hunt as far as Elk hunts go. The terrain is about like Antelope
country and run $6000.00.

Lodging will be in Las Vegas NM in a Motel.

254-485-4278

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