The Ultimate New Mexico Oryx Guide
09/01/22 • 116 min
Gilbert Villegas was born and raised in Deming, New Mexico and spends most of his time hunting and fishing with family and friends. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. For the last 19 years he has worked as the Wildlife Biologist and Hunt Administrator on the largest military installation in the country. Working on 2.2 million acres has rewarded him with a vast amount of experience in wildlife management; ranging from ungulate aerial surveys, wildlife captures and various wildlife surveys. As the Hunt Administrator on White Sands Missile Range he has managed thousands of hunters and escorted many hundreds of oryx hunters and Desert Bighorn Sheep hunters and guides on private land.
Special Note: We recorded this episode to give the novice oryx hunter a foundation for their hunt. We cover a wide range on oryx hunting, strategies, and history that will help increase your odds of success. But situations change and you’ll want to make sure you are up to date, so make sure you check with Villegas and the NMDGF well before your hunt begins.
Topics Discussed:
- Hunting on an active, U.S. Military missile range
- Natural history and biology of a desert African antelope
- History of oryx introduction to New Mexico and White Sands Missile Range
- Applying for oryx licenses and types
- Where to source oryx hunting information
- Strategies and gear for success
. Chasing Rabbits:
You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.
Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking
Gilbert Villegas was born and raised in Deming, New Mexico and spends most of his time hunting and fishing with family and friends. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. For the last 19 years he has worked as the Wildlife Biologist and Hunt Administrator on the largest military installation in the country. Working on 2.2 million acres has rewarded him with a vast amount of experience in wildlife management; ranging from ungulate aerial surveys, wildlife captures and various wildlife surveys. As the Hunt Administrator on White Sands Missile Range he has managed thousands of hunters and escorted many hundreds of oryx hunters and Desert Bighorn Sheep hunters and guides on private land.
Special Note: We recorded this episode to give the novice oryx hunter a foundation for their hunt. We cover a wide range on oryx hunting, strategies, and history that will help increase your odds of success. But situations change and you’ll want to make sure you are up to date, so make sure you check with Villegas and the NMDGF well before your hunt begins.
Topics Discussed:
- Hunting on an active, U.S. Military missile range
- Natural history and biology of a desert African antelope
- History of oryx introduction to New Mexico and White Sands Missile Range
- Applying for oryx licenses and types
- Where to source oryx hunting information
- Strategies and gear for success
. Chasing Rabbits:
You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at his website or Instagram.
Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking
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You can find more about Everett Headley, your host, at my website or Instagram.
Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking
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Intro Music: Jason Shaw- Back to the Woods
Outro Music: Bumy Goldson- Keep Walking
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