COACHED ELK
ADVENTURE CAMPS
Our “Coached Adventure Camps” are currently limited to ALL Archery Elk hunts and 1(one) October Rut Rifle hunt. All other rifle hunts will be with ElkBros “Teaching Guides”.
WHAT IS AN ELKBROS ADVENTURE CAMP COACHED ELK HUNT?
WE BUILD ELK HUNTERS!
NO MORE BEING LED AROUND!
Forget the old model! When purchasing a “Coached” hunt, ElkBros Coaches will not be “guiding” in the traditional sense. We are not responsible for putting hunters on an animal. We are responsible for showing, educating and empowering clients to use the tools we give them and help them make decisions and take actions based on situational, behavioral and strategic knowledge WHILE ON AN ACTUAL HUNT! Our goal is for our hunters to feel the incredible success of putting themselves in front of an animal. Learning DIY skills that will benefit them beyond any guided hunt.
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2026 ARCHERY COACHED ADVENTURE ELK CAMPS
- Taxes are NOT included in the prices below.
- The below rates do not include Resident or Non-Resident License Fees, meat processing, taxidermy and gratuities.
- Guaranteed Land Owner Tag included. The “Chase Ranch” has limited tags. There are only 2 tags left before all Chase Rifle & Archery hunts will be marked as “Sold Out”.
- Max of 4-5 bookings per camp. One Coach per booking. A single booking can be a 1×1 or 2×1 hunter to Coach ratio.
- HUNT DATES ARE ESTIMATED BASED ON NMGF, BUT MAY CHANGE UNTIL NMGF 2026 RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE POSTED
Martinez Canyon Camp - Coached Archery Hunts
- Archery 1- Sept. 8th-14th
- Archery 2(HD)Sept. 18th-24th
*(HD) – High Demand Rut Hunt
** Deer Combo Add-On: $2000. License Required
** Black Bear Add-On: $750 Harvest Fee. License Required
$9.5k (1×1) $8.5k (2×1) SOLD OUT
$10.5k (1×1) $9.5k (2×1) SOLD OUT
Historic Chase Ranch - Coached Archery Hunts
$9.5k (1×1) $8.5k (2×1) SOLD OUT
$10.5k (1×1) $9.5k (2×1) SOLD OUT
- Archery 1 – Sept. 10th-16th
- Archery 2(HD)- Sept. 18th-24th
*(HD) – High Demand Rut Hunt
** Deer Combo Add-On: $2000. License Required
** Black Bear Add-On: $750 Harvest Fee. License Required
Martinez Coached Primitive Weapon Hunt
NEW EARLY OCTOBER RUT OFFERING!
Hunt with Archery, Crossbow or Muzzleloader
- Primitive – Oct. 8th-14th
*(HD) – High Demand Rut Hunt
** Deer Combo Add-On: $2000. License Required
** Black Bear Add-On: $750 Harvest Fee. License Required
$9.5k (1×1) $8.5k (2×1) 3 Spots Left
Chase Ranch - Coached Rifle Hunt
- Rifle 1(HD)Sept 29th-Oct 5th
$10.5k (1×1) $9.5k (2×1) SOLD OUT
*(HD) – High Demand Rut Hunt
** Black Bear Add-On: $750 Harvest Fee. License Required
ELK HUNTING EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER!
A CENTURY'S WORTH OF KNOWLEDGE!
This is an opportunity to learn over a combined century’s worth of our elk hunting knowledge and experience. A priceless value that echos well beyond any other type of paid hunt. The knowledge you will receive and take with you will not only shorten your learning curve, but it will also help you eliminate years and years of costly mistakes and put you on the fast track to success.
What would that kind of knowledge be worth? In today’s market, guided hunts run in the tens of thousands of dollars just for the hunt opportunity. You are the passenger following the expert. But what do you actually gain or learn from the experience?
DIY HUNT PREPARATION LIKE NO OTHER
Our goal is to coach ourselves out of a job and make you a more skilled, more knowledgeable and therefore a more confident and better prepared DIY Elk Hunter. On an ElkBros coached hunt you bring everything that you would use if DIY. Your hunt system, your camp system, your own transportation, communications and navigation system while in the field with your coach to help you use, identify and overcome possible failure points without having to find out the hard way. There will be showers and latrines at both site’s basecamps.
YOU BECOME THE DRIVER, NOT A PASSENGER
Remember, this is not a “Guided” hunt. Your ElkBros Coaches will be empowering you to develop and use skill sets that they show, demonstrate and then have you use. You will be hunting right along with each of us as we share our experience and what we know. Our goal is for you to gain years of knowledge through the entire process. To put your new skill sets to use and take the lead as we mentor and become your partner, watching you grow with every step and encounter!
GUARANTEED ELK TAG AND HUNT OPPORTUNITY
As New Mexico Outfitters with leases on two incredible Ranches and through the Private Land Use System, you are guaranteed a tag and will not have to worry about being drawn in the state lottery. Tag is included in your hunt price. Incredible deal!
NOT ONLY A COACH, AN ENTIRE TEAM!
Prior to a contracted hunt with our Coaches, every client receives a 1-year subscription to our BaseCamp Online Course and is educated through resources of our ElkBros Success Team to prepare them in Calling & Closing, Equipment Set-Ups, Shooting Prep, Failure Point Mitigation and Physical Preparation. This is hunt training LIKE NO OTHER so our clients hit the ground running!
What is an ElkBros "Coach" ?
Think of our ElkBros Coaches just as you would any sports coach. Their goal is to show, demonstrate and teach you the skill sets, the knowledge, the strategies and put you in the game! They have succeeded every-time you become a better, more confident and capable elk hunter. The more you are able to call the shots and perform the skills to find elk, create encounters and then have a closing opportunity… the more they have done their job. Their success is not based on a kill. Their success is based on your education. An education that you will take away for the rest of your hunting career!
Do they want to see you make a kill? ABSOLUTELY! That is the icing on the cake for us! A priceless accomplishment that both you and your coach will cherish for a lifetime!
How do they help me with the hunt process?
Understand and trust that you will have months of knowledge and training prior to camp.Than once at camp, our day & a half of boots on the ground training is designed to put those learned skills into play. Preparing, refining.. developing your understanding.
We are professionals and understand that you don’t know what you don’t know. We will recognize those difficulties before, during and after situations. We then demonstrate and show, explain, teach, reteach and then put you in the driver’s seat. Will you struggle at times? Absolutely. But you will learn and grow exponentially in the process.
In the field, your coach becomes both your PARTNER and your MENTOR. Guiding you with options, thoughts, knowledge and choices. What they will not do is “take over” a situation and TELL you what to do. They may tell you a couple of things that they may do and then let you decipher and choose. That’s the “mentoring” part.
However, if you are in a 1×1 situation, running the show and you want to set up and have your coach drop back and call… take command of the situation, tell them what you want and they will do their best to call, or rake, or join you in a scenario. That is the “partnering” part.
And when you make a kill… get that kill kit ready and your partner (and generally more of the ElkBros Calvary) will be there to help you break down that animal and get it off the mountain.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed Either-sex Elk Tag.
- 1.5 Days of hands on, boots on the ground simulations, seminars, shooting proficiency & skill trainings.
- 5 day hunt with an ElkBros Coach throughout the coached hunt with additional daily trainings when in camp.
- Food, drinks, snacks and two meals a day. If you have special dietary needs, you are responsible for bringing your own food. Both sites have showers & latrines.
- Pre-Hunt Training & Preparation through our ElkBros Success Squad resources.
- One year subscription to the Blue Collar Elk Hunting’s BaseCamp Online Training Course.
- “ElkBros Only” discount codes for materials, training, equipment & gear.
What's Not Included:
- Required elk license ($100-R/$773(S), $998(HD)-NR), Game hunting license($25/$98) HMAV Stamp ($4)
- Personal hunting gear, sleep system & tent,
- Travel & hunt transportation. We encourage you to bring the travel system you plan to use DIY. If you
- Meat processing, taxidermy, shipping of meat, cape
- Gratuities. (15 to 20 percent for Coaches is customary. Basic tip for cooks is around $200. Clients that do not show appropriate appreciation for a job well done will not be asked back. If you feel that our crew did not give you a great experience, we want to know!)
THE TRAINING PROGRAM
PRE-HUNT REMOTE TRAINING
Your coaching prep and training will start before you ever step a foot on the mountain. First, you will receive your 1 year subscription to our BaseCamp Online Elk Hunt Training Course as well as our “Suggested Lists & Prep Sheets” for gear, camp needs, physical prep, shooting prep and best practices.
From there, beginning in early Spring you will utilize our “Success Squad” resources and online webinars to begin your training and preparation in all aspects of the upcoming hunt; 1)Physical Conditioning, 2)Archery Setup, 3)Identifying and overcoming possible Failure Points, 4)Gear 5)Shooting Proficiency, 6)Scouting 7)Finding Elk, Locating, Calling and Set-up. All Webinars are recorded if you are unable to attend live.
We will also be setting up Adventure Camp “WhatsApp” groups for communication, team building, video assignments and coaching tips. There will also be a remote Meet/Greet – Question & Answer session with all the Adventure Campers as a whole by Ranch property prior to the beginning of the season. Y’all…. this season is GOING TO BE EPIC!
PRE-HUNT AT CAMP TRAINING
The moment you get to camp and get settled in, the “Boots on the Ground” training begins! This will be your first opportunity to put all of those months of learning into practice while seeing and feeling what it’s like in your actual hunting environment. Our goal at this point is to translate perception into reality… for you to feel that pressure to perform in simulated situations, working through the kinks, locking in and developing an understanding and confidence for what’s to come.
Your first day and a half will be boots on the ground simulations, drills & skill trainings. The pressure will be on, before you ever hit the woods.You will be calling in front of peers and coaches, performing a shooting proficiency test, learning scenarios, practicing situational shooting, set-ups and hunt movement training. This is when the magic starts!
LIVE-HUNT COACHING METHODS
The hardest part for our Adventure Campers, is taking what they have learned and then understanding where, when and how to use or apply it. Your coaches begin the hunt demonstrating, taking you through the paces in a teaching guide mode… showing you their rhythm, cadences, how they move and explaining the reasons for each. They will challenge you as well to give reasons for their actions, thoughts and strategies. Helping you to understanding the reasons behind behaviors and habits, so you develop a stronger arsenal for success.
From there, they move you into the lead, coaching and helping you understand as much as possible while letting you take the reins. They will take on the role of your hunting partner, more observing and taking guidance from you, while always ready to throw in options, observances and expertise to help in any given situation.
BASIC CAMP SCHEDULE
Day 1 – Arrival (between noon & 1pm), Camp set-up, Shooting Proficiency test, Training Sessions and calling assessment, Dinner
Day 2 – Grey-light morning Training- simulations-scenarios, Lunch, afternoon sessions, strategy session..
Day 3 & 4 – Morning Hunt (Coach-Hunter Interactive) / **Mid Day / Evening hunt, Dinner, Strategy session
Day 5 – Morning Hunt (More Hunter Led) / **Mid Day / Evening hunt, Dinner, Strategy session (Possible spike out)
Day 6 – Hunter Led Morning Hunt (Coach in partner mode) / **Mid Day / Evening hunt, Dinner, Strategy session (Possible spike out)
Day 7 – Hunter Led Morning Hunt (Coach in partner mode) / **Mid Day / Evening hunt, Dinner & Group Campfire
Day 8 – Camp Review / Depart
** Brunch is served at Mid-Day at camp for those that come in with possible coaching.
What will I need?
There will be showers, water and latrines at both properties. Lodging is not provided during Adventure “Coached” camps. The goal is for hunters to work within, identify possible failure points and improve their DIY setups while in a supported & safe environment.
COACHED ADVENTURE CAMPS
- Required New Mexico Hunting Licenses
- Sleep system & tent and hunt transportation **
- Personal sealable cup/container for water as we provide very limited one use plastic water bottles.
- Personal Hunting Gear; Weapon, equipment, clothing
- Snacks or drinks that you prefer over what is supplied
- Coolers/Ice for food and meat
COACHED ADVENTURE ELK CAMP Q & A
Should we bring an ATV, SxS or Truck?
THE WHOLE GOAL IS FOR YOU TO HUNT AS IF YOU ARE DIY
So if you plan to drive in, camp and use only your truck, then that is your mode of hunt travel which is just fine. However, just as on a DIY hunt, using your truck may limit your access and require more walking. Which may be just how you want to hunt. Its all about preference. A truck is way quieter, but limited. A SxS is generally louder, but can go places a truck won’t and saves wear and tear. An ATV can go in tighter places, but carry less gear, can be noisy, and have limited space for a second person unless built for two.
As per both our properties, a side by side will give you more motorized access into areas that are inaccessible by truck. A Truck, SxS or even a two-up ATV will insure you have room for your coach.
What if I am flying in?
This is an absolute “Real World” DIY scenario and if need be, part of the learning process and takes some careful thought and logistics. If you were actually on a DIY hunt, here are some things to consider:
PART ONE – MEAT PLAN: First off, if you are flying in to hunt, you have to have a plan for getting your meat/antlers back home. There are several ways to skin that cat, but the critical part will be timing. The meat will have to be processed and frozen, which depends on the processor having an “expedited” price (We will have that info for you on our area), skull will have to be cleaned… So you have to consider how many days that it will take and if your flight home is an open ended ticket that allows for variables. Once that is worked through, you can either plan on shipping the meat from a shipping agent on your way back to the airport, or you can tape up the cooler , the antlers/skull, and check them as baggage (generally way cheaper). Be sure to check with the airlines on their policies with this.
PART TWO – HUNT TRAVEL: Knowing what has been explained above, the answers to this would be 1) Rent a truck to hunt out of, and/or 2) Rent a SxS. Daily rates in our area will run you $350 to $450 a day. Trailering options have to be worked out as well.
ON YOUR ELKBROS ADVENTURE COACHED HUNT:
If you are flying in and 1) it is worked out ahead of time, AND 2) there is availability… our coaches may use their hunt vehicles or camp Vehicle/UTV for an additional cost of $550 for the hunt, paid up front. No different than helping a partner with equipment & fuel costs.
Getting your meat and antlers/skull home will be your responsibility. However, we are here to suggest solutions prior to the hunt.
Does our coach ride with us every day?
Yes, your coach is also your partner or one of your partners and will be with you every day. You should plan to have room for them.
Is there running water & toilet at Base Camp? Power hook up?
CHASE RANCH –
POWER: The Chase has power hookups in different locations but mainly on the Porch of the Camp Headquarters and inside the Common Room of the Camp Headquarters. Bring your own powerstrip if you need to power/charge multiple items.
WATER/SHOWER/TOILET: There is a shower and toilet. The water used for shower/toilet/cleaning etc, is well water and has a sulfuric smell. Drinking water will be supplied in water jugs and possibly a limited supply of water bottles. Adventure Campers need to bring their own identifiable drinking cup that has a lid or can be closed/sealed.
CELL SERVICE: Depending on your service, you should have cell service from Base Camp at ElkBros Headquarters. However, once you are inside the Chase Canyon, cell service disappears except for high ridge locations. A Sat device (We mostly use Zoleo’s) is your best bet for communication.
MARTINEZ CAMP –
POWER: Plan for a remote situation with a solar or fuel generator, solar rechargeable batteries or devices. We do have a solar power and lighting system at the Staff cabin with limited charging abilities if you get in a bind. Fuel Generators must be turned off by 10pm
WATER/SHOWER/TOILET: There is a shower and we have two outhouse toilets. The water used for shower/toilet/cleaning etc, is spring water and is not designated as potable. Drinking water will be supplied in water jugs and possibly a limited supply of water bottles. Adventure Campers need to bring their own identifiable drinking cup that has a lid or can be closed/sealed.
CELL SERVICE: Except for the fortunate connection on some high ridge locations, cell service is basically non-existent. A Sat device (We mostly use Zoleo’s) is your best bet for communication.
We will have a Starlink device that will be in use for at least 30 minutes a day if you need connect to your loved ones back home. We totally understand the need to let your family know you are safe and having an amazing time. However, for the best outdoor experience, we highly recommend that you disconnect from all the other “Real World” craziness you left behind and wanted to get away from.
Is Bug Spray around the tent recommended?
Your biggest issue will be mosquitos. We may have a wet summer and the mosquitos will thrive. However, here in NM, we have never sprayed for or had issues with critters like ticks and chiggers.
What critters should we be concerned about?
New Mexico has both black bears and mountain lions. They are hunted in the country you will be in, so they do have a natural fear. We would say to be respectful of the wild, not concerned. And if you find yourself in an encounter, DO NOT TURN AND RUN. Face them, get big, get noisy and make sure you can defend yourself with your weapon if it comes down to it.
However, a wounded or dyeing elk should also ALWAYS be approached from the rear, weapon ready, and with caution.
Do we need to bring a target or will you have targets?
We will have a full sized elk, deer and a practice/proficiency target that we use for instruction and practice sessions. However we encourage you to bring your own target as well as it could be set up closer to your camp and allow more convenient practice. Always practice safety and make sure you know what’s in your background and are shooting away from any other camps or people.
** Access using “two track” roads into the Martinez Cow Camp are very rugged. It is over an hour drive from the main “maintained” dirt road.
ADVENTURE CAMP HUNT POLICIES
The first and most important goal is ensuring the safety of both our campers and team members. The second is providing a next level memorable and educational hunt experience.
Alcoholic beverages are fine at the end of the day once back at camp for the evening or once your hunt is over. But for your safety and that of our team members, campers will not be allowed to participate in any hunting or shooting activities for the balance of the day after consuming alcohol or legal recreational drugs. The use of illegal controlled substances on ElkBros Hunts is strictly prohibited and will end the hunt.
There is a safe way to handle both firearms & bows & arrows. We will review our safety standards prior to going into the field. Your coach/guide will teach and alert you if you are not handling either in the safest way. Please adhere to your coach’s / guide’s instructions, as they are there to make make you a better hunter and your hunting experience both successful and safe.
ElkBros Adventures has a “blood and done” policy for ALL hunts. This means once a hunter draws blood on an animal, that animal belongs to that hunter for the remainder of the hunt.
Every effort will be made to recover the animal while the hunter is on the ranch with the help & instruction of the hunter’s coach/guide. This is all part of the learning process as well.
If the animal is not recovered, we do not allow Adventure campers to hunt for another animal. However, the learning does not stop. We may even change the weapon to a camera/phone and continue to do the very same things we would if we had a bow in hand.
Along with education, skill development and an elevated hunt experience, our other main goals are to honor the hunt and to honor the animals we pursue.
We do this by preparing you, both prior to and at camp, to confidently deliver as quick and as ethical of a kill as possible. Added pressure in a simulated & controlled environment is a part of that training process.
Bowhunters and rifle hunters will have to demonstrate proficiency with their weapon prior to going into the field. We will check sight on rifles at 100 yards and bowhunters must be able to put one arrow in a 9” paper plate at 30 yards. If you struggle, we will coach you through it until you can achieve proficiency.
ADVENTURE CAMP PROVEN GEAR
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