Hello:

My name is Jim Welles. I own and operate JFW Ranch Consulting, LLC, with my wife Kelly at 10600 Eagle Rock Ave, Albuquerque, NM 87122. My phone number is 505.294.7861. Our e-mail address is JFWRC@comcast.net. I have been a registered outfitter in NM for 17+ years.

We just secured the rights to the 45,000 deeded acre Lobo Ranch located 1 hour west of Albuquerque on the SE slopes of Mt. Taylor. We are honored to have this ranch to offer NM Bull Elk Hunting. Although the ranch receives in excess of 50 Mature Bull and Archery (ES) landowner authorizations, management of the LOBO is conservatively hunting only 11 total bulls on this ranch. We will be offering up to 4 fully outfitted 6 day archery hunts at $5,950 + tax and license; 4 either muzzy or rifle fully outfitted 5 day hunts in early October at $6,450 + tax and license, and 3 later season rifle hunts. The later season 5 day elk hunts ($5,500 + tax and license)can be combined with mule deer or barbary or both at $1,500 ea. The lodging on this ranch is first class. . The modern lodge is complete with satellite TV and internet. All meals are included in the package as is transport to and from Albuquerque International Airport. The hunts do not have to be scheduled in the order mentioned above. If you prefer to have a larger group, we can accommodated your needs. Archery hunt dates are expected to start around the 17th of September. Rifle or muzzy can start either October 1 or October 15 depending on weapon type selected. We can accommodate a muzzy mobility impaired hunt October 6th. The NR license is $633.

I will be posting pictures following this introduction.

Thank You AR

Jim Welles
www.newmexicobiggamehunting.com

Jim
What are expectations for bulls in this area?

DEW-

We tried to talk to the past lessee of the ranch who also grazed livestock as a package. We could never get in touch. We did talk to Hap Blackston, Baldy Mountain Outfitters, who had the ranch 3 years ago. He liked the place, although, it was a bit far from his main operation in NE NM. He indicated he had it for 15 bulls and went 100% with all but 3 being sixby's in the 250-300 range with the biggest being 315. Hope this helps.

Jim

Talked to a local guide yesterday and let him know we had The Lobo now. He had guided a deer hunter on the place 2 years ago and said he had a blast. He was there in early November. Although they did not get a buck, he said he'll never forget the 2 bucks he ran into that got away.....and this guy would know...easy 190-200 inchers. He also was amazed at the number of bulls.....he indicated the saw a least 3 that were min 320 and pushing 330. I was glad to hear that report. If anyone would like to talk to him....let me know. Jim

Any Chance the ranch might offer a sheep only hunt?

Nice price for a good shot at 320 bulls, aoudad, and mule deer.

How long are you set up outfit on the ranch?

Will the price go up next year when you shoot 5 340 bulls?

Sure is some beautiful hunting country!

how late does the season run?

MOA-This is our first year on the Lobo as an outfitter. We had a small operation on the adjoining ranch a few years back. At this point it is a 1 year lease. If we like each other more to come.

The elk season on this ranch is any five day period between Oct 1 and Dec 31 on 40k acres. Dates are restricted to concurrent timeframes with public hunts on unit 9 on the 5K acres on top. Weapon type restrictions apply on top as well, e.g. muzzy only. Thanks for the questions. Jim

Jim,

I am on the other side of the planet, but I'll try calling you tommorow evening.

I have had folks request more pics of the lodge. Here we go. Jim

Master Upstairs

Master Sitting Room

Master Lower

North Lobo

North Lobo

North Lobo

Wild Mustangs-Photo taken on top today.

I'll post the bunkhouse where the guides hang in a few days. Its pretty darn nice as well.

We still have 4 spots OCT 1 open. This is the first rifle hunt and is peak bugling. Jim

Jim
Will you be doing any January archery mule deer hunts?

DEW-sorry for the delay, Kelly and I have been out chasing turkey.

With regard to your question, this ranch is located in unit 9 and from what I read in the rule book, there is no season for January deer.....bummer and thanks for asking.

UPDATE
We are willing to pay for each of the state elk licenses and game licenses for a party of 4 that will come October 1. The inclusion of the all state licenses is an effective savings of $633/person for a non-resident. AND, we will do the same for any bowhunters that book for Sept 16-21.

Thanks AR. Jim

NM public draw results are out. Hope you drew that coveted tag......but if you didn't, we are here to help with the Lobo. Jim

It appears no one is elk hunting this year......we are ready to consider reasonable offers to get this place booked!!!

5 tags correct? I may know a few guys that want to hunt down there.

Cheshire-We have 9-11 openings right now. I have 2 folks considering Oct 20 right now. 4 is a comfortable number to be on the place at one time. However, it has the capability for 5 or six no sweat. Folks will have the ability to hunt bear and lion with a trophy fee. We can combo a deer on a Nov 10 hunt and we could combo a barbary as well at any time. Thank for your reply. Jim