Billy Moye, 2007 Rifle hunt, 422 SCI Non‐typical, Largest Harvested on Zuni 

 

 

Zuni Fish and Wildlife Department Big game Trophy Hunt Dates and Fees:  

2019‐2020 HUNTING SEASONS Reservation Wide 

    # Permits‐ Type of hunt    # Days  HUNT FEES    DEPOSIT 

1.   2‐ Archery Mule Deer Hunt   7 days  $5,500      $2,750 

  Sept. 2‐08, 2019 

2.   5‐ Archery Elk Hunts      7 days  $7,000      $3,000 

  Sept. 09‐15, 2019  hunts booked…waiting list 

3.   4‐ Muzzleloader Elk Hunts   5 days  $9,000      $4,000 

  Sept. 16‐20, 2018  hunts booked…waiting list 

4.  6‐ Rifle Elk Hunts      5 days  $10,000      $5,000 

  Sept. 30‐Oct.04, 2019  hunts booked…waiting list 

5A.   10‐ 5A Rifle Cow Elk      7 days  $300       $150 

  Oct. 19‐25, 2019 5A, 5B, #7 application deadline April 12, 2019 (Guides/room & board not included, Tribal Guides required) 

5B.   10‐ 5B Rifle Cow Elk      7 days  $300       $150 

    Nov. 16‐22, 2019 (Guides/room & board not included, Tribal Guides required) 

LATE SEASON RIFLE ELK 6.   5‐ Late Bull Elk Hunts     5 days  $6,000       $3,000   Nov. 25‐29, 2019 7.   5‐ Late Cow Elk Hunts     5 days  $300       $150   Nov. 25‐29, 2019 (Guides/room & board not included, Tribal Guides required) 

LATE SEASON RIFLE Mule Deer         8.   2‐ Jan. 2019 Mule Deer Hunt   7 days  $7,000      $3,500 

hunts booked…waiting list (Any Seven consecutive days in the Month of January 1‐

31, dates subject to cultural calendar)   PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. We reserve the right to accept or 

deny any and all hunting applications. For more information on the Zuni Indian Reservation 

hunting opportunities contact: Zuni Fish and Wildlife Department • Attn: Nelson Luna, Director• P.O. Box 339 • Zuni, NM 87327 • Phone (505) 782‐5851 • Fax (505) 782‐2726 • Nelson.Luna@ashiwi.org 

 

Claude Frost 2017 Archery hunt 6x6 393 BC

 

Michael Hickey, 2017 Rifle hunt 6X7 386 SCI

James Coleman, 2017 Archery hunt, 6x8 371 BC

 Brent Hickey 2016 Rifle hunt 8x9 394 SCI

 

Michael Hickey, 2016 Rifle hunt 6x5 354 SCI

2016 Archery Hunt, 6x6 365 SCI

 

  Richard Hoover, 2016 Rifle Hunt, 6X6 335 SCI

David Wiles, 2007 NWTF Rifle Hunt, 8X8 412 SCI

 

BIG GAME APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Rules and Regulations Important information you need to know before applying and hunting on the Zuni Reservation.

1. ALL APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE PROCLAMATION, RULES AND REGULATIONS BEFORE APPLYING.

2. All Bull Elk/Mule Deer General Public Trophy hunts are package hunts that include: Permit; 1 on 1 guide services; Room and board for hunt days; field transportation; field care of game, skinning, prep of meat for transport to processor. Gratuities, meat processing and antler shipping not included. Guides could assist in transporting trophy/meat to recommended taxidermist/game processor. Companions are allowed at additional fees with Bed & Breakfast (no non-Zuni Guides/Outfitters allowed as companions).

3. Cow elk hunts 5A, 5B, and #7 are not package hunts, tribal guides are required. Application deadline April 12, 2019

4. Applicants are allowed to submit one application per hunting opportunity with application fee(s) of $25.00. Money Orders or Cashier’s Check(s) ONLY, made payable to the Zuni Fish and Wildlife Department (ZFWD). ZFWD reserves the right to accept or deny any and all hunting applicants.

5. Application and fees(s) may be mailed into the Fish and Wildlife office. All hunts will be booked first come first served.

6. Current clients in excellent standing with Zuni Fish & Wildlife Department will be given first opportunities to book future hunts by submitting 50% of permit fees. Inquire for 2019-2020 hunting opportunities.

7. All INDIVIDUALS with domestic violence or court ordered firearm restrictions within the past three years are not allowed to submit applications or participate on any firearm hunts. No refunds!

8. Applicants will be given 10 business days after clearance is provided to submit a deposit (50%) of payment to hold permit. Any permits not paid for within ten (10) days will be offered to individuals on a waiting list. Individuals are required to personally sign for and receive permit during working hours M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. No exceptions! Permits are non-transferable.

9. No Refunds will be made to anyone unable to participate in a hunt for which they have already paid. Permits are non-transferable.

10. No access allowed to Mazone through Tribal property (BIA Routes/trails) to access State Sections for hunting, scouting or camping by General Public & Tribal members with NMDG&F permits or as Guides.

11. All Mule Deer and Elk hunts are open to the main Zuni Indian Reservation and Mazone Ranch. Tribal sections on Mazone Ranch ONLY which is not clearly identified; it’s the Guides/hunter’s responsibility to positively know boundaries (GPS).

12. 2019 Habitat Fee ($5.00) is required and must be paid along with permit. 13. It is MANDATORY that Hunters complete and submit hunter survey questionnaire.

Surveys must be returned 15 working days after completion of hunt to the Zuni Fish and Wildlife Department. Individuals failing to submit survey will have to pay a $25.00 fee and submit survey to be allowed to apply for 2020 hunts. Replacement surveys can be downloaded at http/:www.ashiwi.org/FishandWildlife.html. Faxed surveys will be accepted within the fifteen (15) day requirement

14. Hunting parties is limited to three (3) individuals, but no more than five (5) individuals will be allowed. Only the legal weapon used by the licensed hunter will be allowed within the hunting party. Additional companions are allowed to assist only in retrieval of harvested game. All restrictions and regulations shall apply.

15. NO OTHER WEAPON, (other than the hunting weapon, carried by the licensed hunter) is allowed on the hunt. The minimum caliber is .243 for rifles, and .40 for Muzzleloaders. Crossbows ARE NOT ALLOWED.

 

16. All Big Game Hunters must be aware that there will be other individuals out in the field such as wood haulers with chainsaws and small game hunters. Please be considerate!

17. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly molest, harass, or call in any big game animal without a valid hunting permit. This includes calling elk while scouting, or other forms of harassing animals.

18. If antlers are found with skull intact, notify the Game and Fish Department immediately. If not reported, you will be cited for illegal possession (permit voided and loss of future hunting opportunities for Five [5] years). Only Zuni Tribal members are allowed to possession shed antlers.

19. All forms of aerial scouting are not permitted. 20. It is Illegal to take or attempt to take big game mammals over ground baited with any

material or scent distributed there to entice/attract/habituate game animal(s). 21. NO Alcohol or drugs are allowed during scouting and hunting activities. Anyone in

possession or under the influence of alcohol/drugs will be reported to Tribal Authorities.

22. All rules of “Fair Chase “will apply to scouting and hunting activities. Fair chase is defined as the ethical, sportsmanlike, and lawful pursuit of a free-ranging wildlife game animal in a manner that does not give the hunter an improper or unfair advantage. Ethics and common courtesy are greatly appreciated by everyone in the field. Calling to locate game while scouting is “harassment”. All TRIBAL regulations will be enforced.

23. Zuni Game and Fish Department (Rangers) must be contacted to assist with retrieval of wounded big game that leaves the Zuni Reservation boundaries. Zuni Game and Fish will notify appropriate jurisdiction(s).

24. No mechanical broad heads are allowed on archery hunts. Crossbows are illegal, except for certified mobility impaired hunters. Scopes are allowed on muzzleloader firearms.

25. All illegal activities must be reported immediately to the Game and Fish Department, 782-2750/2758 or 782-4493/4494. All calls are anonymous under the Operation Game Thief program. Call the ZFWD for any questions and clarifications regarding the general public hunts.

“OGT– Operation Game Theft”

Call “1-505-782-4493/4494 Please help stop poaching and deter illegal take of all Tribal wildlife.

Turn in a Poacher, Earn a Reward! Call Operation Game Theft and remain anonymous: Rewards for information leading to the

arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible: $500 for cases involving Elk, Mule Deer, or Antelope, $250 for cases involving Turkey, Bear,

Cougar, Javelina or Endangered Species, $100 for cases involving any Small Game, Fish, and Furbearers

Zuni Operation Game Thief (OGT) needs your support. Please donate to Zuni OGT, mail checks payable to Zuni Fish and Wildlife Department OGT Funds, P.O. Box 339, Zuni NM, 87327.

Zuni Fish and Wildlife Department 782-5851 Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Zuni Game and Fish Rangers 782-2750/2758 or Zuni Dispatch after normal working hours- 782-4493/4494.

 

2019 General Public Big Game Hunt restrictions  

Hunt Title  Hunt Date  TAGS  Amount  Open To 

1. General Public Mule Deer Archery Hunt 

September 02‐08, 2019  2  $5,500  General Public 

One Mule Deer Buck with 3x or greater antlers. No mechanical broad heads allowed on archery hunts, crossbows are illegal. Zuni Fish & Wildlife Department (ZFWD) outfitted hunt. No non‐Zuni guides/outfitters allowed as companions.  

2. General Public Trophy elk Archery Hunt 

September 09‐15, 2019 BOOKED, WAITING LIST 

5  $7,000.00   General Public 

One Bull Elk 4x4 or better. Archery equipment, no mechanical broad heads are allowed on archery hunts. ZFWD outfitted hunt, (NO Non‐Zuni guides/outfitters allowed as companions). Contact ZFWD for all arrangements. 

3.  General Public Trophy Elk Muzzleloader 

September 16‐20, 2019 BOOKED, WAITING LIST 

4  $9,000.00  General Public 

One Bull Elk, 5x or better. ZFWD fully outfitted hunt, (NO Non‐Zuni guides/outfitters allowed as companions). Contact ZFWD for all arrangements. SCOPES or open iron sights on Muzzleloaders. 

 RMEF/MDF Auction Trophy Elk Hunts 

September 23‐29, 2019  

1/1  Highest Bid  General Public 

One Bull Elk, 6x6 or better. Choice of weapon: archery; scoped or open sights on muzzleloaders or rifle. Fully outfitted, (NO Non‐Zuni guides and/or outfitters allowed as companions). Contact ZFWD for all arrangements. Package hunts auctioned at RMEF and MDF National Conventions, Las Vegas NV & SLC UT. Feb 10, 2018 

4. General Public Trophy Elk Rifle 

Sept.  30‐Oct. 04, 2019 BOOKED, WAITING LIST 

6  $10,000.00   General Public 

One Bull Elk, 6x6 or better. ZFWD fully outfitted, (NO Non‐Zuni guides/outfitters allowed as companions). Contact ZFWD for all arrangements.  

5A General Public Cow Elk Hunts   Application deadline 

Oct 19‐25, 2019 April 12, 2019 

10  $300.00  General Public 

One mature cow (2 years old or with calf). Hunter must be accompanied by a ZFWD approved certified Zuni Tribal Guide or approved tribal member for duration of scouting and hunt.  

5B General Public Cow Elk Hunts   Application deadline 

Nov. 16‐22, 2019  April 12, 2019 

10  $300.00  General Public 

One mature cow (2 years old or with calf). Hunter must be accompanied by a ZFWD approved certified Zuni Tribal Guide or approved tribal member for duration of scouting and hunt. 

6. General Public Late Rifle Bull Elk Hunt 

Nov. 25‐29, 2019  5  $6,000.00   General Public 

One Bull Elk, 6x6 or better. ZFWD fully outfitted, (NO Non‐Zuni guides/outfitters allowed as companions). Contact ZFWD for all arrangements. Contact ZFWD for availability. 

7 General Public Late Cow Elk Hunt   Application deadline 

Nov. 25‐29, 2019 April 12, 2019 

5  $300.00  General Public 

One mature cow (2 years old or with calf). Hunter must be accompanied by a ZFWD approved certified Zuni Tribal Guide or approved tribal member for duration of scouting and hunt.  

8. General Public Trophy Mule Deer  Rifle 

***7 Consecutive days  January 1‐31, 2019 BOOKED, WAITING LIST 

2  $7,000.00  General Public 

One Mule Deer Buck with 3x or greater antlers. ZFWD fully outfitted hunt. (No non‐Zuni guides/outfitters allowed as companions). ***Hunt Dates subject to change due to cultural calendar.