Hunt Guide

Who We Are

Wheaton Creek Ranch (WCR) is a familyowned working ranch that has been managed primarily for wildlife for more than thirty years. We offer our retreat facilities to the public as well as all inclusive services for hunting for elk deer antelope and bear. We care about sustainable ranching ethical hunting and thoughtful conservation.

Our wild natural habitat is situated in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Region of Northern New Mexico. The area teems with wildlife stretching over 37000 acres 15000 private and 22000 State Trust) in the Rocky Mountains.

Aside from the ranchs vast beauty we have facilities and cottage industries that support our community including cattle ranching hunting forestry lumber milling lodge and room rentals retreats camping and more.

We are a community of people who value remote living in the natural world. We are committed to living in harmony with each other and the abundant plant and animal life here. Our values include but are not limited to Humility Hospitality Honesty and Happiness. As were growing our team/community were seeking folks who not only share these values but are also positive hardworking team players.

What Youll Do as a Hunt Guide

Were thrilled to welcome a fulltime Hunt Guide into our Wheaton Creek Ranch community!

As a very experienced Hunt Guide you will be responsible for leading clients on hunts for big Western game including elk mule deer and turkey during our hunting seasons running September through January. Beyond your excellent hunting and harvesting skills you will also provide exceptional customer experience acting as an educator and ensuring each client leaves a better hunter regardless of the outcome of the hunt. In this role youll also be asked to support other guides and other aspects of the ranch including assisting with meal prep and guest services. During the offseason well put your other skills to use on a variety of other projects as a builder and/or ranch hand depending on your skills and interests.

As a fulltime employee youll be provided with quality yearround housing and meals during hunts you are guiding for or assisting with. During your time off we hope youll also take full advantage of the 37000 acres of wilderness here for your enjoyment including mountain biking hiking camping etc.

Hunting Guide: Key Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Hunting Guide Services: Create fulfilling experiences in leading hunt adventures providing guidance instruction and support to guests while prioritizing safety ethical hunting practices and adherence to regulations.
• Guest Services: Provide exceptional customer service to guests ensuring their comfort safety and satisfaction throughout their stay at the ranch.
• Educate and Inspire: Take every opportunity to teach guests better hunting skills firearm safety tracking navigation wilderness survival conservation principles fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the natural world.
• Hospitality Support: Assist/work closely with other ranch staff including managers cooks maintenance personnel and fellow guides to coordinate activities share information and ensure seamless guest experiences.

• Facility Construction and Maintenance: Lead construction projects including new builds renovations repairs and infrastructure improvements ensuring they are completed on time within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Fence Construction and Maintenance: Build repair and maintain fences and enclosures to contain livestock delineate property boundaries and manage wildlife access using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Trail Development and Maintenance: Develop and maintain trails and pathways used for hunting hiking and recreational activities ensuring they are safe accessible and wellmarked for guests.
• Ranch Maintenance: Assist in general ranch maintenance tasks including building repairs landscaping irrigation and equipment maintenance to ensure the property remains in good condition yearround.
• Livestock Management: Assist in the care feeding and handling of livestock including cattle horses and other animals raised on the ranch ensuring their health wellbeing and safety. This includes managing medications and vet visits as well as horse expenses.
• Pasture and Range Management: Monitor and manage pasture and rangeland resources including rotational grazing control and water distribution to optimize forage production and maintain ecosystem health.
• Water Management: Manage water sources such as stream restoration wells ponds and irrigation systems to ensure adequate supply for livestock wildlife and vegetation as well as for guest amenities and recreational activities.

Who You Are

• Youre an experienced hunt guide ideally with five years of experience guiding elk mule deer and turkey. You have extensive knowledge of western big game including elk mule deer bear and turkey including using game calls. You have extensive experience in harvesting animals.
• Youre an outdoor educator and enthusiast. You ensure each client leaves a better more informed hunter regardless of the outcome of the hunt.
• You have experience with archery hunting muzzleloaders and modern firearms equipment. You practice the safe handling of firearms.
• Youre able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Youre excited to live on the ranch as a positive and cooperative member of our Wheaton Creek Ranch community. You conduct yourself professionally with clients and our ranch community.
• You represent Wheaton Creek Ranch (WCR) and its founder David Stanley in a positive manner promoting the Ranchs sustainability and conservation mission.
• You work for the greater good of our collective community helping out on other tasks around the ranch when needed.
• Youre able to meet the physical and environmental demands of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• You possess knowledge of relevant laws safety and emergency procedures.

Certificates Degrees Licenses & Registrations

• A valid Drivers License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. The employees driving record must meet the standards and requirements of the Company and the Companys insurance carrier.
• A current New Mexico Guide Card (preferred)
• Standard first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) (preferred)
• A high school diploma (preferred)
• National Occupational Certification as a Hunting Guide is an asset.

Living On the Ranch

With access to 36000 acres of wilderness we see living at the ranch as a privilege! As part of our team youll get:

• Yearround quality housing & utilities including highspeed internet
• Food provided during hunts you are guiding or assisting with
• Access to the wilderness for personal recreation including mountain biking hiking camping etc.

Please note that we operate as a drug free/smoke free workplace. Smoking is not allowed on the Ranch property. While we have vehicles for the Ranch employees must have their own personal vehicle to travel from the ranch to the local town for personal needs.