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Unfortunatelly, no. Alonso

Three hunters were at the ranch last week for the first hunt in 40 years, but none of them killed a deer. They saw quite a number and had the chance to shoot, but didn't. I hope to be able to post pictures or a video of what was seen next week. Amanda Moors will also comment, because she was there. Alonso

Jason, We just returned from the hunt and it went well, but I'd prefer for the hunters themselves to tell you about it (more objective comments). They're in the States and I can give you their numbers if you call me at 956-242-4257 after next Monday. The ranch is in the state of Durango in Mexico. The rut is just beginning. We haven't decided on next season's prices yet. Alonso

Dessertsheep, I understand what you're saying. Thanks for the comments, Alonso

I want to clarify a few things about El Durangue?o: 1) its large and diverse terrain gives hunters the option to hike around the ranch, glass for whitetail and use tree stands. 2) It has never (and will never) use feeders to attract deer to fields to shoot them over bait. 3) It does not have (nor has had) fences that limit the free, unrestricted movement of deer in or out of the ranch. 4) I understand that El Halcon is a good place to go hunting in Mexico, but we don't believe that we compete with them. We offer very different things. If our hunts go as expected, I hope to be able to charge more at El Durangue?o next year, focused in those who value our different package. Alonso

There's all kinds of terrain in the 55,000 acres of the ranch, but in general, there's limited glassing. The 117 6/8 in. Coues that was harvested a few days ago was shot in an open field, from a tree stand, at a distance of about 110 yards. You can see some pictures of the ranch in the following link: http://www.ranchodurango.com/eng/fotos.html# Alonso

Phil, The hunts are going to be fully guided (one on one). The rifles have good telescopes. In January, we have 2 hunters from Colorado coming on the 4th. You could coincide with them if you like, or come later. Why don't we discuss this over the phone? My number is (956) 242-4257. Alonso

Mike/Deerslam, I know it's late, but you can avoid the hassle of bringing your gun by renting the ones at the ranch. It's $50 dls. for all your hunting days as a promotion this first year. Alonso

Cramer, Hi, I'm the ranch owner. As Amanda said, this will be our first year offering coues deer to hunters. We have plenty of deer, but nobody in my family is a hunter and had concentrated on cattle raising and lumber production. We're offering an unusual package: 55,000 acres of private virgin territory with Mexico's best service and accomodations (we were included in the book "The Top 100 Most Beautiful Rustic Vacations of North America"), according to clients' testimonials ( http://www.ranchodurango.com/eng/testimonios.html ). The downside is that we can't show you a history of deer harvested, so you have to trust us when we say that we have a lot to offer for what we're charging. We need to get testimonials that match the excelent ones from our turkey hunters. On your questions, all you need to bring back the deer yourself is your contract signed with us (registered Mexican outfitters) and the tag, or permit, that will go attached to the antlers. At the ranch, we will clean the skull perfectly and freeze the cape for you to bring back. These are U.S. requirements at the border. This being our first year, I'll forgo the transportation cost from the airport and only charge one day of rifle rent (270s, 300s). We have a range where you can "get acquainted" with the rifles.