ABOUT OUTFITTER:
This outfitter operates on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, a region known for its rich Mayan history, colonial architecture, beautiful beaches, warm hospitality, excellent food, and tropical climate. With exclusive hunting rights to more than 160,000 acres of prime jungle habitat, this operation is one of the largest and most established outfitters in Southeast Mexico.
They specialize in brocket deer and ocellated turkey hunts while also offering opportunities for the region’s other unique game species. The Yucatan Peninsula is home to red and gray brocket deer, ocellated turkey, Yucatan whitetail deer, greater curassow, crested guan, collared peccary, and a variety of small game, including coatimundi, agouti, paca, gray fox, chachalaca, and tinamou. Many of these species are native or highly specialized to the region, making this a truly unique jungle hunting experience.
HUNT DETAILS:
Hunting brocket deer in southern Mexico is one of the most unique and challenging jungle hunts in the Americas. Two species inhabit these dense tropical forests: the gray-brown brocket deer and the smaller red brocket deer. Both are elusive, solitary animals that rely on thick cover, keen senses, and near-silent movement to avoid detection. Mature bucks are highly rewarding trophies, with gray-browns typically weighing 40–50 pounds and reds averaging 30–40 pounds, both carrying short, sharp antlers. Hunts are conducted using a combination of spot-and-stalk hunting, ground blinds, and elevated stands placed near water sources, feeding areas, and natural travel corridors throughout the forest. The primary season runs from February through April, offering hunters an excellent opportunity to pursue some of Mexico’s most distinctive and sought-after jungle species.
This is a true jungle safari that requires patience, discipline, sharp instincts, and a willingness to hunt slowly. Brockets are most active at dawn and dusk, moving quietly through swamps, palm thickets, game trails, and second-growth jungle. Hunting is typically done on foot by still-hunting trails, sitting from elevated hammock-style tree stands known locally as machans, or waiting from blinds near fruiting trees, water sources, feeding areas, and travel corridors.
Encounters are often sudden and fleeting, with most shots taken at close range. Quick reflexes and precise shooting are critical before the deer disappear back into the jungle. Hunts take place in prime brocket habitat in southern Campeche, across vast private and communal lands. Local trackers play an essential role, reading subtle sign such as fresh tracks, droppings, scrapes, rubs, and feeding areas where deer have been eating fallen flowers and fruit.
The best hunting generally falls during the dry season, from November through April, when vegetation is thinner, visibility improves, travel is easier, and food and water sources become more concentrated. This period may also overlap with increased rutting activity, generally from December through February, when deer can be more active and vocal. Early season in February can be especially favorable for experienced bowhunters, while most hunts are conducted with firearms.
These hunts are guided by experienced English-speaking guides who have worked with hunters from around the world. They are also familiar with archery equipment and capable of accommodating qualified bowhunters. Success rates have been excellent on ocellated turkey, with many clients harvesting two birds, making it possible to combine brocket deer with one of the Yucatan’s most iconic species. The same jungles are also home to great curassow, crested guan, and other exotic jungle birds, creating a well-rounded southern Mexico hunting adventure.
The Yucatan Peninsula, including the Maya Forest, is a remarkable and biodiverse region stretching across parts of Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. Its landscape ranges from tropical rainforest to dry scrubland and supports a wide variety of plants and wildlife, including orchids, bromeliads, cacti, ceiba, chicle, and zapote trees. The region is also known for its cenotes—natural sinkholes and underground freshwater pools that serve as important water sources for people, wildlife, and visitors.
Beyond the hunting, the Yucatan offers deep cultural and historical appeal. Ancient Mayan sites such as Chichen Itza, Tulum, and Uxmal provide a glimpse into one of the most advanced pre-Columbian civilizations, while local Indigenous communities continue to preserve traditional languages, customs, and ways of life.
The climate is tropical, hot, and humid, with average temperatures generally ranging from 79°F to 82°F. The wet season runs from May through October and can bring heavy rainfall, flooding, insects, and difficult travel conditions. The dry season, from November through April, is typically more comfortable and better suited for hunting and outdoor travel. Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible from June through November, so travelers should monitor conditions and prepare for changing weather.
Overall, the Yucatan Peninsula offers a rare combination of challenging jungle hunting, exceptional biodiversity, and rich cultural heritage, making brocket deer one of the most difficult, distinctive, and satisfying trophies to pursue in Mexico.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transportation from Merida or Campeche Airports
- English-speaking host
- Comfortable and equipped traditional wooden house in town and thatched/tented camp deep in the hunting area
- All meals during hunt
- Purified water, soda, juice, coffee, beer and ice
- All hunt permits, tags & licenses
- Professional 1x1 guiding with an extra backup guide/scout
- Gun rental and ammunition (12 ga shotguns)
- All ground transportation inside the hunting area
- Raw preparation of trophies (skinning and salting)
- Delivery to local export agent
- Assistance with trophy export
NOT INCLUDED
- Travel to destination city (Merida)
- Airport shuttle from Cancun ($800 round-trip) or Chetumal ($400 round-trip)
- Any pre/post hunt meals or hotels
- Trophy fees for animals taken or wounded
- Gratuities to guides and staff
- Liquor and personal expenses
- Taxidermy prep, dip & pack for export
- Side ventures/Sightseeing/Tourism/Souvenirs
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Another impressive part of this trip is the quality of the accommodations. This outfitter takes great pride in their operation and offers some of the best camps in the business, with many of the comforts and amenities you would expect from a hotel. Hunters can enjoy comfortable beds, air conditioning, WiFi, private bathrooms with running water, warm showers, and a dedicated dining area—all while staying in the heart of the jungle.
This outfitter has truly figured out how to deliver a high-quality hunting experience in a remote setting, and they do it right. They are also very good at tailoring hunts around each client’s goals, whether that is pursuing a colorful ocellated turkey, a rare and elusive red brocket deer, or one of the other unique species found in the region.
With an experienced team, years of proven success, and excellent infrastructure, this operation can accommodate everything from corporate groups to individual hunters. They can also help enhance the overall experience by arranging additional activities before or after the hunt, including sport fishing, eco-tourism, cultural outings, and culinary experiences.
LICENSE INFORMATION:
All hunt permits, tags & licenses
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