Overview
Ward’s Outfitters operates Gould’s turkey hunts on 50,000+ acres of private ranch ground in Mexico at $2,500 per hunter for a three-day hunt, with groups up to six hunters. The package is unusually inclusive — transportation from El Paso, meals and beverages, shotguns and ammunition, all trophy care, and required import documents for bringing trophies back into the US are all covered. Two-to-one guiding with both American and Mexican guides accompanies each expedition. The ranch holds a high population of Gould’s, and the outfitter reports 100% harvest success. Additional birds are available at $1,250 each if tags permit.
What’s Included
- 3-day guided Gould’s turkey hunt on 50,000+ private acres in Mexico
- Transportation from El Paso, TX to the ranch and return
- All meals and beverages
- Shotguns and ammunition
- American and Mexican guides at 2:1 ratio
- All trophy care and required US import documents
Not Included
- Travel to El Paso, Texas
- Mexico hunting license and turkey tags
- Mexico firearm permit (optional — available at $350 additional; shotguns provided instead)
- Additional birds beyond package ($1,250 each)
- Guide gratuities
THE EXPERIENCE
Itinerary
Depart El Paso via Columbus, NM border crossing (approximately 4.5 hours travel); arrive Mexico ranch and settle in for morning hunt.
Three days of guided Gould’s turkey hunting on private Sonora/Chihuahua ranchland — American and Mexican guides working birds with calls and decoys.
Final hunt morning; trophy care and import document processing; return to El Paso via Columbus.
Best Time to Go
April – May (Gould’s turkey spring season in Mexico; peak gobbling activity)
This package can be customized — contact The Elite Compass to adjust dates, group size, or add-ons.