Operation Phoenix Outdoors

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

So what do you want to give out next? Here are a list of hunts we have right now to fill...

4 Cow Elk Tags
2 Pronghorn tags
Trip to Kansas for 2 for Veteran weekend Pheasant
Sandhill Crane hunts

These will be open to any Military/vet/First Responders...Comment with one word which one you want us to post...and you have to share the page!

09/02/2026

Congrats Aaron on a great pronghorn buck. He is a vet that receive a tag from the Game/Fish donation tag program. Thanks to the Special Hunts section of New Mexico Game and Fish for always helping us get more heroes into the outdoors!

09/02/2026

Big congrats to OPO’s very own Ken on his unit 34 archery hunt.

09/01/2026

Trip Report

It's been a few days but I needed the time to soak it up. As mentioned before we had the honor of hosting two veterans on an antelope hunt in NE New Mexico. The day before the hunt we were able to put some shot down range, scout the ranch, and make a plan for the following morning.

The picture on the left features Juan, a Vietnam vet that thought his hunting days were over more than 10 years ago due to health reasons. We were able to convince him we would be able to bring him out with high odds of harvesting an animal and at a bare minimum have a weekend with some great camaraderie. As you can see he was successful in the field and the smile says it all.

In the next photo is Danny, an Iraq War Veteran that never had the opportunity to hunt in the past. There was a little hesitancy when we presented the opportunity due to health reasons as well and the fact that he'd never hunted before. He was a trooper though and accepted the offer. About 30 minutes into the hunt he was able to get it done.

Congrats to both veterans on an OPO type of successful weekend. We are honored that we were able to host and hang out with you on this hunt. Danny, I hope we were able to make your first hunt to remember. Juan, if this truly is your last hunt we are honored to have been a part of it.

As always, a huge shout out to Don Schutz for continuing to help us with our mission. Your generosity continues to make a difference in the lives of our nation's heroes. Your support is greatly appreciated. It never seems like enough but thank you.

09/01/2026

3 outfitted Cow Elk Hunts.

Raffle update…

Only 14 people have donated for the outfitted cow hunt! If this was a free hunt we would have hundreds that would have put in. Again this is to pay for the other 3 spots on this hunt. If we can’t cover the cost of the trip we will have to scale back other hunts. Please consider donating. Thanks

Win a fully outfitted late-season cow elk hunt in Unit 50 on private land, Dec. 13–18, 2026!The winner will share camp with 3 fellow heroes — military, veterans, and first responders — for a week built around great company, filling the freezer, and making connections with like-minded people......

08/31/2026

Trip Report

Something a little different for OPO, but while in Florida TDY we were able to bring out a big group to watch a NASCAR race…amazing time with great people!!!

08/30/2026

🚨Dove Hunt🚨

Opening weekend is upon us. Just like its big game, we scout, we search, and we prepare for the season. This year on opening weekend, Saturday Sep 5th we will be taking out two separate groups of 4 hunters each. Whether you’re new to bird hunting, or hunting in general. This opportunity is open to military, veterans, or first responders. Hunters will cover license fees and shotgun ammo. (If needed a limited amount of shotguns can be provided) We will meet at Lowe’s parking lot in Clovis NM at 6:30 and we’ll head out from there (transportation to the field provided if need be). Comment “let it fly” to enter. We will draw names on Wednesday Sept. 2nd.

08/28/2026

This weekend, two veterans are heading into pronghorn country with Operation Phoenix Outdoors, but they’re coming from completely opposite ends of the hunting spectrum.
One will experience his first hunt ever. Everything will be new, from the early morning anticipation to spotting that first pronghorn across the prairie. The other has hunted his entire life, but reached a point where he thought those days were behind him and that he’d never hunt again.
Two veterans. Two completely different journeys. One shared experience.
That’s why we do this. The harvest is only a small part of the story. It’s about creating new memories, rediscovering old passions, building camaraderie, and giving our heroes a chance to feel that excitement again.
This weekend, one hunting story begins while another gets a new chapter.

08/27/2026

Update. Winner has been selected via the magic wheel and has been notified. Congrats to Isaac Lujan. Busy weekend so couldn't go live.

On to the next Game and Fish donated tag.

This opportunity is for a resident of New Mexico and must be a veteran (dd-214 required), military stationed in New Mexico (must produce orders as proof), and first responders with a current commission card.

Up for grabs is a unit 27, any forked antler deer bow hunt. If you already have a deer tag you do not qualify. This is a DIY hunt. To enter comment with "packed and ready to go". Make sure you qualify before entering for this opportunity. Due to the last minute nature we will take entries today (27 August) and draw tomorrow morning.