Coues Deer Hunts
The Northwest corner of Sonora, Mexico, is known to be home to the finest Coues Deer hunting. The population is strong and healthy, making it the top destination for Coues Deer fanatics. The Habitat that stretches across the Sonoran Desert provides the perfect home and food source for these Coues Deer to thrive. Coues Deer have heavy dark antlers and small gray bodies, which can make the hunt a bit challenging, requiring hunters to have great optics and patience.
Coues Deer Hunting in Mexico
On a typical day hunting for Coues Deer, you will be hiking and glassing for these elusive grey ghosts. Big Coues Bucks are known to be found from the tops of mountains down to the desert flats. Your guide will be with you the entire time and do his best to get you on your buck once it is spotted. Hunting Coues Deer does require lots of patience and, in some cases, longer shots. This hunt can be very difficult but, in the end, a very rewarding hunt.
Coues Hunting Expectations
Hunting Coues Deer can be known to be more difficult, but if the hunter is prepared, these hunts can be very rewarding and successful. With good optics, a true shot at a Mature Coues Deer of 100"+ can be expected. It is preferred that the hunter have the ability to hike and make longer shots to help ensure a successful hunt.
Mexico Coues Hunting Territory
Each year, we limit the number of hunters per season to ensure the area can withstand the hunts. This makes our territory a quality hunting area and adds little pressure and Big Coues Deer. Our territory consists of lush desert habitats of 250,000 acres located in the northwest portion of Sonora. Our territory is truly unique due to the mixture of hills and desert flats, which gives us the advantage points of the terrain the Coues Deer calls their home. Proper land management and low pressure for the deer make for an exciting hunt!
Getting to Mexico for the Coues Deer Hunt
All flights will need to be booked with Hermosillo, Mexico, as your final destination. Due to the laws pertaining to firearms in Mexico, hunters bringing their rifles will need to fly directly from Phoenix to Hermosillo with no connections anywhere in Mexico. Hermosillo is where your rifle permit will be located upon entry into the country. Upon your arrival, you will need to check your rifle; we handle all gun permits prior to your arrival, along with notifying Mexico customs of your necessary permits. Once you've cleared security, a DSO employee will meet with you; the time of arrival will determine whether you depart for camp immediately or commence first thing the following morning.
2024 Mexico Coues Deer Hunting Dates
All of our Coues Deer hunts are a minimum of 6 full hunting days. Longer trips for the Coues Deer enthusiasts can be booked upon request. Clients can expect to fly into Hermosillo Airport the day before the hunt and depart the day after the hunt ends.
2024/25 Season Dates:
Hunt dates are very limited. Call or email us for availability.
