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If you bring your own guns, for Coues Deer we recommend any flat shooting caliber between 25-06 and .300 mag. and bullet weights from 100-180 grains.  For Goulds Turkey we recommend 12 gauge, however you can bring any caliber from 28 gauge to 12 gauge. Mexican law prohibits the use of 10 gauge shotguns.

Shots will be from 50-400 yds. therefore we suggest you  sight in your rifles zeroing them at 200 yds. and practice a lot of off-hand shooting before your hunt.  Bring a good quality variable scope and gun sling. Also, practice shooting at different angles as some of your shots may involve steep grades. Spotting scopes are excellent for evaluating trophy quality.  If you choose to bring one make it a light one that will easily fit into your backpack.

To transport and protect your rifle or shotgun use a rigid hard-shell case, and a soft case for everyday transportation. There is no ammunition for sale in Mexico, but you are allowed to bring 100 cartridges for each rifle. (You can bring two rifles into Mexico for each gun permit issued.)

Your trip does not include airfare to El Paso/Chihuahua, hunting license, gun permit, gratuities, or hotel accommodations before or after your hunt.

Remember to register your guns and valuables with U.S. Customs before entering Mexico.

Good physical conditioning and the proper equipment are essential for this type of hunting. If you have any disabilities, please let us know about them before you book your hunt. Coues deer hunts are physically demanding and generally require lots of climbing. Goulds turkey hunts are not as physical because the birds are generally down in the creek bottoms during the spring season.

The Mexican Wildlife Department issues a limited number of tags to our private ranch game management units. (UMA'S) Therefore, it is important to book your hunt as early as possible.

We will gladly take care of all of your paperwork, but it is necessary for you to strictly adhere to the procedures which we have outlined for you. 

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Obtaining Hunting License and Gun Permits

Option A: Use of our guns will allow you to fly into El Paso, Texas and avoid the need to make application and pay the expenses associated with gun permits.

Option B: If you elect to bring your own guns you are required by law to have a gun permit, therefore you must follow the procedures set forth below:

1. Obtain a letter from you local police or sheriff's department, stating that you have no criminal record (police clearance letter).

2. When completing the Gun Permit Application, type or print. Make sure the serial numbers listed are correct.

3. Fill out the personal information questions, sign and date your contract. Each hunter must have his own contract with Ojo Caliente Outfitters.

4. Obtain proof of citizenship (valid passport or certified copy of your birth certificate or naturalization certificate)

5. Obtain 10 color passport size photos (1” x 1.5”).

6. Send the police clearance letter, gun permit application, all but one of the carbon copies of your contract, copies of your passport or birth certificate, 10 color passport photos (1" x 1.5") , and a check payable to Ojo Caliente Outfitters for $500 to the El Paso P.O. Box address listed on the back of our brochure.

7. Be sure and register your guns and other valuables with U.S. customs and bring the receipt with you. This is not mandatory for personal belongings, but is mandatory for guns unless you elect to take your chances and assume the risk. The guns are normally not inspected on the U.S. side, but it can happen if the inspector elects to check the serial numbers and look over your customs registration form.

8. Be sure and bring your passport, birth certificate and the customs gun/property registration form with you.

9. The deadline for our receipt of all of your documents are as follows:
October 30th for coues deer and February 1st for Goulds turkey.

Please note that the gun permit is issued and held by the military garrison at the port of entry. We will be checking your guns into Mexico on the first day of your hunt and back out on the last day of your scheduled hunt. We can not reschedule the dates of your permit so make sure you are able to stay for the duration of your hunt.

Personal Gear Checklist for Coues Deer hunts. This list can also be used for Goulds Turkey hunts with slight common sense modifications.

*1 medium weight long-sleeved camouflage shirt
*2 light weight long-sleeved camouflage shirts
*2 pairs of camouflage jeans
*2 sets of thermal underwear (top and bottom)
*4 pairs of medium weight socks
*2 pairs of cotton socks
*1 warm sleeping bag (rated +40 F to -10 F)
*rifles, ammo, scope and sling, shooting sticks
*flashlight with fresh batteries and a spare set
*2 pairs of leather boots with Vibram soles (broken in)
* camera and film
*binoculars (7X35, 8x40 or 10x50)
*1 goose-down coat or vest
*spare eyeglasses
*personal medication (no drug stores in close proximity to camp)
*1 wool or synthetic coat
*raingear
*tobacco
*alcoholic beverages (American spirits are not available in Mexico)
*2 pairs of warm gloves
*warm cap
*canteen
*one towel and facecloth, soap
*one daypack (light, but sturdy)

Equipment Provided: Depending on the ranch hunted, we will provide you with

*ranch bedroom or tent camp
*heated rooms/tent
*twin beds
*hot showers
*hot meals (breakfast and dinner)
*sack lunches
*transportation
*horses

Shooting Distances: This is a fair chase hunt with shooting distances from 50-400 yds.

Why Hunt With Ojo Caliente Outfitters?: We own our own ranches and do not lease hunting rights to anyone! We have posted lots of photos of our hunting ground, facilities and harvested bucks so you will know what we have and the trophy potential. You will not run into any other hunters and it is doubtful that you will see anyone other than the occasional cowboy and those in your own hunting party. We have not killed more than 15 bucks off of either of our ranches in any one year since 2002. We have guides who know the ranches and are good at spotting deer because they have lived in the area their entire lives. We have never had a problem crossing hunters and their rifles into Mexico, or exporting trophies to the States. We have a long list of satisfied customers, and most of our clients are repeat customers who have decided that life is too short to miss January coues hunts in the Sierra Madres of old Mexico!

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