Oryx Hunt — White Sands, New Mexico

Hunt free-range gemsbok (African oryx) in the otherworldly White Sands and Tularosa Basin of New Mexico — one of the most unique hunting experiences in North America. Gemsbok were introduced to New Mexico from the San Andres Mountains population in the 1960s and now number over 3,000 animals ranging across the White Sands Missile Range and surrounding public lands.

The White Sands oryx is famous for being a true free-range, public-land hunting opportunity for an African species. These animals are wild, unpressured, and have adapted perfectly to the desert environment. Hunt across the stark white gypsum dunes, black lava flows, and Chihuahuan desert scrub for these impressive black-and-white animals with straight 3-foot horns.

New Mexico Game & Fish issues limited tags through a draw lottery, making a White Sands oryx tag a coveted prize. Our outfitters help you navigate the draw system and maximize your tag opportunities. Landowner tags occasionally available for immediate booking.