First of all, let me welcome you to Southern Arizona Guide Service. My name is Jonathon L. Kibler and I am the owner and operator of Southern Arizona Guide Service. I am thrilled to tell you about my organization. We provide exciting big game hunts throughout Arizona and New Mexico Our specialty is Mountain Lion hunts. Other guide services are dependant upon snow or in- clement weather to ensure a hunt. Southern Arizona Guide Service directs dry ground hunts like the old-timers did it. Our hunts are on horse or mule, and are specifically designed to provide you with the best possible hunting experience.

All hunts are bare ground hunts (no snow) and hunts are conducted on mule back. These are physically hard hunts, we advise you to be in good physical condition. Age is not a problem if in good health. I have taken clients from 16 to 70 years of age. Southern Arizona Guide Service will provide everything needed for the hunt except your license, tag, rifle, and personal gear. If other transportation arrangements have not been made, you can rent a car at the airport and drive to the hunt area.

You'll be tracking North America's most elusive predator through gorgeous, rugged country with a guy who knows as much or more about lions and lion dogs as any man in the United States. "I tell clients that if all they want is a dead lion, they should hunt on snow, but if they want a tough, hair-raising chase and maybe a trophy that really counts, then come along and hunt dry-ground.

If you are looking for a quality hunting experience in the state of Arizona, then you have come to the right place. Nichols Guiding Service is a full time, year round outfitting and guiding service in the state of Arizona. We offer fully outfitted and guided big game hunts for Elk, Mountain Lion, Coues Deer and Bear. We are dedicated to giving you 100% to make your hunt not only successful, but also enjoyable and memorable.

The mountain lion is a magnificent trophy but an extremely elusive one, requiring the aid of well trained hounds. We specialize in hunting lions on dry ground without any need for snow. We have an excellent string of riding and packing mules that we use to travel the canyons, bluffs and ridges while looking for lion tracks. The hounds are free cast, hunting with us all day until we strike a track. Occasionally, the use of 4x4 vehicles to locate tracks can be very efficient. Lions may travel long distances in a night so the mules come in handy while following the hounds through the rough country, hopefully ending up the day with a lion bayed out on a bluff or high in a tree. Tag and license may be purchased over the counter at most sporting good stores throughout the state of Arizona.

Nichols Guiding Service is a full time year round outfitting and guiding service in the state of Arizona. We are family owned and operated. We are fully licensed, insured and permitted to guide on over 11 million acres throughout the state. We are very fortunate to have a crew of guides that are highly qualified and are dedicated to giving each and every hunter the best chance of a successful hunt. All of our guides are family and friends who are devoted in helping every one in camp be successful and ensuring that the hunt is enjoyable and memorable.

We understand the importance of relying on your outfitter. We want to make sure that at the end of your hunt, you are confident that you have made the right decision. We look forward to each new season and hope to have you in camp!

Mountain Lion hunting is not just a winter past time for us, its serious business. These cougar hunts depend heavily on favorable weather conditions, but with good snow cover, success on past cougar hunts has been good. This animal is a highly elusive cat which makes them a prize to be had amongst hunters. Our hounds are trained and continuously exercised in hunting these sleek natured animals. It is truly an indescribable adventure to hunt behind the dogs and enjoy the chase in a beautiful mountainous area.

Mountain Lions range in size from 80-110 lbs with the toms reaching 130-180 lbs. Cougar licenses can be purchased over the counter. This hunt is operated out of a local lodge or motel which is at your own expense. We have a local meat processor and taxidermist who will take care of your processing, shipping, and taxidermist needs; or our guides can prepare your meat and mount for you to transport home to your own local vendors. Be sure to bring a camera to record this unique experience.

Tangle Ridge Outfitters & Guides was founded by hunters, for hunters. We believe that anything worth doing is worth doing well. Our guides are licensed and knowledgeable and will accompany you 100% on your hunt to ensure the best possible chance at harvesting an animal. They are skilled and experienced individuals that know their business. They will pack, dress, skin, and cape your trophy. They share our views and are committed to doing everything possible to make your hunt a success and an experience you will want to enjoy again and again.