White Sands NM Oryx-Any Experiences Good or Bad

[Buckums]

Nice! Pics pls!

 

[Sabre]

So here's the thing, my son pulled the 1600:1 odds non-resident off-range Oryx tag. Do you know what that accomplishment was actually worth? ZERO DOLLARS.

Because you still have the problem of access to the land. What did we pay in tresspass fees to get access to the land adjacent to WSMR? About the SAME DAMNED PRICE as calling the outfitter, buying his tresspass rights, guide service, and his landowner tag.

If you're going off range, don't waste time trying to draw a tag, its all nonsense. Just call Iron Sights outfitters or another similar guide service and get access to the tag/land/professional whenever you want to do so. Draw is irrelevant.

I tried to look up the outfitter you mentioned, but I can't find anything recent. I believe I found their FB page, but their link to their website on there dead ends and their most recent FB post is from 2017. Do you know if they are still operating?

 

[rookhawk]

I tried to look up the outfitter you mentioned, but I can't find anything recent. I believe I found their FB page, but their link to their website on there dead ends and their most recent FB post is from 2017. Do you know if they are still operating?

First hit on google:

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

I drew a tag for Stallion Range the first time out, 35 inches. Shot it at 90 yard. Outfitter was SO outfitters, he actually works on White Sands.

@dlmac do you have a photo you can share?

 

[dlmac]

@dlmac do you have a photo you can share?

I do but am in South Missouri getting out of the cold North Plains. Can add when I get back. My hunt was nothing like what most described on this forum.

 

[Sabre]

First hit on google:


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I saw that as well, but as stated, when you go to the website listed it dead-ends, and their FB page hasn't been updated since 2017. That just made me wonder if they were still operating.

 

[trunctj]

My brother (he's a resident of N.M.) and a buddy of his, drew a tags on the White Sands missile base last year. They both had great experiences chasing several bulls before finally connecting. My brother harvested a 39" bull. Based their experiences, I'd offer that there's no need for hiring an outfitter there. The oryx are plentiful, and the range master provides instruction and advice to improve your chances, which are close to 100% if you're willing to put in several days of driving and glassing the terrain, and can shoot well at 400+ yards. Drawing a tag- that's another story!

 

[Muskox]

Up until last year I lived and worked all over WSMR for 5 years.

Shoot me any questions you have.

 

[Josh P]

Never did manage to pop one with the .50 on the night qual, but they where enjoyable to have around and didn’t cause much trouble…unless someone managed to total a humvee hitting one.

 

[fourfive8]

Never did manage to pop one with the .50 on the night qual, but they were enjoyable to have around and didn’t cause much trouble…unless someone managed to total a humvee hitting one.
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That’s no joke. Occasionally hit both on and off range. The Holloman folks got really exited when they’d wander over to the Mach 9 sled track! One did get popped by a 50 down on Ft Bliss though, IIRC mid-late 80s.

 

[Muskox]

This is from memory, but we hit about 20-30 pieces of wildlife a year on WSMR during the 5 years that I was there.

12-15 were oryx, usually 2 golden eagles, 3-4 pronghorn, 3-4 deer, a couple of elk occasionally. Coyotes and jack rabbits did not count in the talley.

 

[hts510]

Ironsight Outfitting is very much still in business. As I am here marketing from SA. I rode on 4 oryx hunts with him and his clients. Every hunt was successful and enjoyable. He said due to the multitude of outfitters in N M. He has let his Website go because 90% of his clients are returning guests and word of mouth advertising. (Which in our business is the best). He will visit with anyone at 575-499-4454.

Kind regards
Justin Kemp (Africa Sun Safari)

 

[buckmarkhunter]

I've hunted oryx 3 times with Mark and Ironsight outfitters been successful every time. You will not find a better outfit to do this with. Most of his hunts are word of mouth or repeat clients. If you call the 575-499-4454 number you will get him. Last time I spoke with him (about a month ago) he said he still holds the most private land oryx harvested over 300 animals to date.

 

[Flbt]

This is not the orex or nm
So fill free to deleat my post on this
So any of you heard about st Vincent island in fl? It’s a draw for Sambar stag
Some whitetail and I think unlemited wild hog

Y’all can find out about it from FWC website
Just letting y’all know about it

 

[sniper7]

been trying for close to a decade as a non resident with no luck. but will keep trying

 

[NMRN]

Draw odds are tough, but I drew OIL on range my first year as a resident, and my ex-wife drew her first year applying. There is no shortage of opportunity, although they are skittish. We both had multiple stalks each day.

Shot mine at about 360. Hers was around 180.

 

[Muskox]

It is an easy DIY hunt, that is what he draw odds suck. Suck for residents and suck for non-residents.

There are a lot of comments on here that reflect that people don't' actually know anything about it. I worked there for 5 years up until a few years ago.

There are oryx everywhere. Stallion is fine, it is a smaller area. But it is still over 300,000 acres. Split among 50 people on a hunt day that is a lot of land.

The entire range is 2,500,000 acres. I assure you except for the tops of some of the mountains there are oryx on 85% of it.

It is like hunting antelope in Wyoming on opening day the first day. Saturday will be better and Sunday will be better.

Unless there is testing that restricts or cancels your hunt.

The only reason to pay an outfitter is you can not physically get one out of the desert and into the back of your truck.

A elk sized game cart works very well.

As a resident, I have never been able to pick up a tag. I have helped quite a few people get theirs off the range though.

 

[foxtrot1]

I've been on 2 hunts on WSMR, mine and I helped a friend. The other comments nailed it. It can be a mad house. Cover LOTS of ground. Fun and fairly DIY friendly.

 

[coreydb]

I've become somewhat a pessimist regarding tags over the years. I keep submitting, still just haven't hit it lucky. I'll spend PH prices for trophies on concessions or private estates, but don't count on getting a tag.

 

[Bullthrower338]

I’ve been on quite a few hunts on and off range, off range is more difficult for sure. Most of the hunts I’ve done on range have been badge hunts, escorted by friends with WSMR clearance. They were fun, not real challenging but regardless hardly a better piece of meat exists!!