ABOUT: Vermejo is a deluxe guest ranch nestled on more than 558,000 acres in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado. The property consists of diverse terrain ranging from short-grass prairie to alpine tundra mountains at 13,000 feet. Vermejo is home to abundant wildlife populations, including large herds of elk, deer, pronghorn antelope and bison, as well as mountain lions and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. The ranch is also home to a variety of birds, with over 180 species catalogued on the ranch, including Merriam’s turkey, bald and golden eagles and red-tailed hawks.  Partnering with Ted Turner Reserves, Vermejo offers world class guest services and accommodations.

HUNTS: Vermejo provides abundant mature animals, low hunter density and expansive habitat. The sport harvest of game by guests provides an economic benefit to the ranch and helps maintain balanced and viable populations of elk, deer, pronghorn and other wildlife within a sustainable habitat. In addition, Vermejo also boasts unparalleled fly fishing and lake fishing experiences.

FOREST TO TABLE

Novice hunters of all ages interested in learning more about the sport, its roots in conservation, and how the best organic food is harvested come together annually for Vermejo’s Forest To Table workshop, offering both women’s only and co-ed events.  Program highlights include: education on elk habitat, wildlife ecology, and ecosystem regeneration, rifle shooting basics and field instruction with certified instructors from Best of the West, spot and stalk techniques, field dressing and butchering techniques, and cooking class by Executive Chef Giovanni Lanzante. To reserve your spot, call 877-288-7637.