West Texas Elk Hunting
Though originally native to Texas, Elk were almost extinct due to overhunting in the 1800s. As a result, Texas Parks and Wildlife does not recognize them as native but rather as exotics. Texas Elk can be found traveling free range across the vast and rugged expanse of West Texas. Elk hunting with Mellon Creek Outfitters is done around Alpine, Texas, during their rut season which runs from September to October. Though Elk hunting is considered a more challenging hunt, we strive to make your experience as easy and memorable as possible.
Elk Hunt Details
Our Elk hunts are 5-day hunts. All hunts start on the evening of the day you arrive, and you will hunt the following 4 full days, the last morning, and conclude at noon. Guides will take all hunters to our range to sight in and check their rifles before hunting. Guides will field dress/skin/quarter/cape your harvest, and shipping to our recommended taxidermist is included. We will ship capes/horns to you or your taxidermist for an additional fee.
Our Elk hunts are primarily operated out of side-by-sides with glassing of the terrain and calling/bugling. Once a desirable bull is located, we will stalk the animal until we are within a comfortable shooting range. We typically hunt the first 2-4 hours and last 2-4 hours of daylight, depending on the time of year.
A valid Texas hunting license will be required for this hunt.
Resident:
Resident Hunting License Item 101
Non-Resident:
Non-resident Special Five (5) Day Small Game/Exotic Hunting License Item 157
What is included:
- 5 Days worth of fully guided hunting.
- Field dress/skin/quarter/cape
- Drop off at our taxidermist
- 3 meals daily
- Private bed/bath lodging
What is not included:
- Hunting license
- Shipping to you or your taxidermist
- Taxidermy cost
- Gratuity
- Transportation. We recommend flying into El Paso (ELP) or Midland (MAF) airports. You will contact our guides for further instruction on where to go from there.
*Please see FAQ page for more information and details.
