History

In 1960, Robert P. Tinnin Sr., an Albuquerque businessman, with a lifelong history in farming and hunting took a big risk and decided to start a farm from scratch.  With a sparse patch of land that many thought could never grow anything, began a progression that has lead to a lush prolific farm.  For many years, produce for the animal industry, such as corn, alfalfa, oats, sorghum, etc., was the primary produce, as much as it is today.  

For several decades, the farm progressed adding concrete ditches, water wells, etc.  It happened to be located next to a newly established state game refuge known as the Bernardo Wildlife Refuge.  Then in 1993 Robert P. Tinnin’s son, Thomas P. Tinnin, who enjoyed the hunting the farm had to offer, decided to expand a vision he and his father had.  It was to evolve a premier hunting area that others would enjoy as well.  Starting with limited knowledge, Tinnin Hunt Club was established by Thomas Tinnin in 1982 and with the help of his late wife Jamie, it came to fruition in 1996.  Within a short period of time, Tinnin Hunt Club was a premier Sporting Clay facility and property that released over 6,000 Pheasant, Chucker, and Quail annually.  In addition, the first-class Sporting Clay facility hosted the Regional NSCA Sporting Clay competition in 1996.  The largest and most prestigious Sporting Clay competition in New Mexico’s states history.  While success was partially achieved, due to family illness, the facility was closed.

Beginning in 2014, Thomas Tinnin and his family decided to begin again.  For the past two years, Tinnin Hunt Club has emerged bigger and better than ever imagined.  The vision changed somewhat based upon the improved habitat and the emergence of new species in the area.  Today is the beginning of a new era for Tinnin Hunt Club.  The Sporting Clay course is better than ever.  Our waterfowl ponds have been improved for excellent Duck hunting.  Snow Goose hunting has always been good, but improved farming has made for a better environment.

Elk hunting is a new treat for Tinnin Hunt Club.  The Elk migrated from the Taylor Mountains down to the Rio Puerco River and then down to the Rio Grande Valley and right into the heart of Tinnin Hunt Club, nesting next to the Rio Grande River.  Now we are able to offer quality Elk hunting without the hassle of going to remote locations.

In addition, the Deer population has flourished.  Large Mule Deer walk the fields daily while trophy racks are shining in the sunlight.

Quality Pheasant, Chucker, Quail, Turkey, and Dove are also available for harvest.  Excellent cover has created a great shooting environment.

Pig hunting is evolving, offering Feral and Javelina.  This is a new addition to our vast variety of hunting experiences.

Lastly, the Wile E. Coyote.  Many love the call of the coyote and relish the challenge of the hunt.

This has been a brief overview of Tinnin Hunt Club.  We hope you are intrigued and excited to find out more about what we have to offer.

Welcome to Tinnin Hunt Club!