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Michael Mendez
Michael Mendez Guide & Outfitter • Willard, New Mexico
Michael Mendez
Michael Mendez Guide & Outfitter • Willard, New Mexico

New Mexico Big Game

I've been hunting since 1997 with a bow throughout the years I have been able to hunt every species New Mexico has to offer I've been a guide for several years I've been known to be one of the best in the world I have over 245 successful guided hunts from mule deer to mountain lion I have done it all I have been a pro staff for several different companies also being on the outdoor channel and the pursuit I've been an outfitter for several years as well.

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Optics

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Have used several different types of gear I mostly use Swarovski optics just because I like to do a lot of spotting and glazing to see what kind of game I have in the areas

Binos

Swarovski Optik 15x56
Swarovski Optik 15x56

Bino Harness

KUIU Pro Bino Harness
KUIU Pro Bino Harness

Spotting Scope

Maven S.1A 25-50 X 80mm FL Spotting Scope
Maven S.1A 25-50 X 80mm FL Spotting Scope

Tripod

Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AP Aluminum Tripod
Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AP Aluminum Tripod

Rangefinder

Swarovski dG Digital Long Range Monocular
Swarovski dG Digital Long Range Monocular

Other

Universal 'Lollipop' Phone Case
Universal 'Lollipop' Phone Case
Phone Skope
Swarovski ATX/STX Optic Adapter C3-023-i
Swarovski ATX/STX Optic Adapter C3-023-i
Phone Skope

Backpacks & Gear

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Backpack/ Pack Frame

KUIU Venture Divide 2000
KUIU Venture Divide 2000
Metcalf
Metcalf
MYSTERY RANCH

Knives

RazorLite™
RazorLite™
Outdoor Edge

Hydration

Eberlestock 2 Liter / 3 Liter Hydration System
Eberlestock 2 Liter / 3 Liter Hydration System

Headlamp

H7R Core
H7R Core
Ledlenser USA

Flashlight

TF-350
TF-350
Cyclops

GPS

Garmin inReach Explorer+
Garmin inReach Explorer+
Elite Hunt Membership
Elite Hunt Membership
onX Hunt & onX Fish

Satellite Messengers

Spot X with Bluetooth
Spot X with Bluetooth

Safety/ First Aid

MyFAK Large Pro | Waterproof
MyFAK Large Pro | Waterproof
MY MEDIC

Game Bags

Argali Game Bag Set for Hunting Large Game M.O.B. Pack
Argali Game Bag Set for Hunting Large Game M.O.B. Pack

Gear - Accessories

Calls

Hoochie Pak Elk Calls
Hoochie Pak Elk Calls
Primos Hunting
CARLTON'S DIAPHRAGM ELK 4-PACK
CARLTON'S DIAPHRAGM ELK 4-PACK
GSM Outdoors
PHELPS EZ SUK'R
PHELPS EZ SUK'R

Scent Eliminators

SCENT-A-WAY® MAX ULTIMATE HUNTING KIT - FRESH EARTH
SCENT-A-WAY® MAX ULTIMATE HUNTING KIT - FRESH EARTH
GSM Outdoors

Blinds

Infinity 3-Man Ground Blind
Infinity 3-Man Ground Blind
Muddy

Tree Stands

BigHorn Ladderstand
BigHorn Ladderstand
Hawk Hunting

Trail Cameras

REACTOR Cellular
REACTOR Cellular
Stealth Cam

Decoys

Scar Deer Decoy
Scar Deer Decoy
Primos Hunting

Other

Moleskin Roll
Moleskin Roll
Coppertone Sunscreen
Coppertone Sunscreen
Pyro Putty 2 Oz Can Waterproof Fire Starters
Pyro Putty 2 Oz Can Waterproof Fire Starters
Phone Skope

Camping Equipment

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It's successful because it is the best to keep you dry and warm and cold or elements.

Tent

Maxfield Tent
Maxfield Tent
KLYMIT

Sleeping Bag

Nemo Riff Down Sleeping Bag
Nemo Riff Down Sleeping Bag

Sleeping Pad

Exped Ultra 5R
Exped Ultra 5R

Other

Stryker 100 Isobutane Stove
Stryker 100 Isobutane Stove
Camp Chef
FLIP 36
FLIP 36
Goal Zero
LIGHTHOUSE MICRO USB RECHARGEABLE LANTERN
LIGHTHOUSE MICRO USB RECHARGEABLE LANTERN
Goal Zero

Food & Nutrition

Supplements

ENDURO TRAIL PACKS
ENDURO TRAIL PACKS
MTN OPS

Snacks/ Bars

Vanilla Waffles 16ct Box
Vanilla Waffles 16ct Box
Honey Stinger

Freeze Dried Meals

Old Country Pasta Alfredo with Chicken
Old Country Pasta Alfredo with Chicken
ReadyWise

Other

Foldgers Instant Coffee Packets
Foldgers Instant Coffee Packets
Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets
Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets

Clothing

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Baselayers

OVIS 1/4 ZIP
OVIS 1/4 ZIP
Badlands
OVIS LEGGING
OVIS LEGGING
Badlands

Insulation/ Midlayers

Forloh Men's ThermoNeutral Down Jacket
Forloh Men's ThermoNeutral Down Jacket

Outerwear/ Jackets

BROADHEAD JACKET - REALTREE EDGE
BROADHEAD JACKET - REALTREE EDGE
Slumberjack

Pants

KUIU Guide Pant
KUIU Guide Pant

Rain Gear

Rocky ProHunter Rain Jacket with Hood
Rocky ProHunter Rain Jacket with Hood
ROCKY PROHUNTER WATERPROOF RAIN PANT
ROCKY PROHUNTER WATERPROOF RAIN PANT

Footwear

GUIDE ULTRA 400
GUIDE ULTRA 400
Kenetrek Boots
Men's Omega Uninsulated Boots - Mossy Oak Bottomland
Men's Omega Uninsulated Boots - Mossy Oak Bottomland
Gator Waders
Darn Tough Coolmax Micro Crew Cushion Socks
Darn Tough Coolmax Micro Crew Cushion Socks

Clothing - Accessories

FLEX GLOVE
FLEX GLOVE
Badlands
KUIU ULTRA Merino 145 Neck Gaiter
KUIU ULTRA Merino 145 Neck Gaiter
KUIU Yukon HD Hunting Boot Gaiter
KUIU Yukon HD Hunting Boot Gaiter
KUIU Northstar Glomitt
KUIU Northstar Glomitt
Prois Callaid Down Beanie
Prois Callaid Down Beanie

Firearms

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Archery Equipment

Bow/ Crossbow

PSE full throttle

Sight

Garmin Xero A1 Bow Sight
Garmin Xero A1 Bow Sight

Release

Scott Archery Legacy Release
Scott Archery Legacy Release

Broadhead

Trocar 100 Grain 3 Blade
Trocar 100 Grain 3 Blade
Muzzy Broadheads

Targets

Delta McKenzie Hill Country Whitetail Archery Target
Delta McKenzie Hill Country Whitetail Archery Target

Case/ Storage

Black Pelican 1745 Air Bow case with Custom Interior & 2 TSA Locking latches
Black Pelican 1745 Air Bow case with Custom Interior & 2 TSA Locking latches

Other

Easton Axis 400 Shafts Black
Easton Axis 400 Shafts Black
Trophy Ridge Hitman Target Archery Bow Stabilizer
Trophy Ridge Hitman Target Archery Bow Stabilizer
TightSpot 5 Arrow Bow Quiver
TightSpot 5 Arrow Bow Quiver

Rifle Equipment

Rifle

Browning A- Bolt Rifles
Browning A- Bolt Rifles

Ammunition

Hornady ELD-X Rifle Bullets
Hornady ELD-X Rifle Bullets

Rifle Scope

Swarovski Z8i 3.5-28x50 P 4A-I Riflescope
Swarovski Z8i 3.5-28x50 P 4A-I Riflescope

Bipods/ Shooting Sticks

BOG Adrenaline Bipod
BOG Adrenaline Bipod
BOG Dead Silent Standing Shooting Sticks
BOG Dead Silent Standing Shooting Sticks

Other

Kestrel Pelican 1015 Micro Case
Kestrel Pelican 1015 Micro Case

Muzzleloader Equipment

Muzzleloader

CVA ACCURA™ LR-X - FDE/Nitride/Veil Wideland - .50 Cal. (WPS) 30" Barrel
CVA ACCURA™ LR-X - FDE/Nitride/Veil Wideland - .50 Cal. (WPS) 30" Barrel

Bullets

POWERBELT 300gr .50cal Aerolite Aerotip
POWERBELT 300gr .50cal Aerolite Aerotip

Powder

Hodgdon Triple Se7en Magnum Pellets 50-Cal.
Hodgdon Triple Se7en Magnum Pellets 50-Cal.

Other

Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44mm M5C3 FFP Riflescope
Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x44mm M5C3 FFP Riflescope

Shotgun Equipment

Shotgun

Benelli Nova Pump-Action Shotgun - 12 Gauge - 28''
Benelli Nova Pump-Action Shotgun - 12 Gauge - 28''

Shotgun Shells

Nitro Company Ammunition
Nitro Company Ammunition
Michael Mendez
Michael Mendez Guide & Outfitter • Willard, New Mexico
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