Game Management Unit 16A (33.5154, -108.6200)
© OpenStreetMap contributorsGame Management Unit 16A
Game Management Unit 16A is a premier Gila National Forest hunting unit in Catron County, southwestern New Mexico, spanning terrain from roughly 7,000 to 9,000 feet with rugged canyons, wide-open grasslands, and burn areas. Elk, mule deer, cougar, and black bear are huntable here; elk and deer are limited-entry draw hunts while cougar runs on a longer statewide season. The unit is largely USFS land with trailhead and forest-road access, plus scattered private parcels. A valid New Mexico hunting license is required. Confirm current dates, hunt codes, and draw status with NMDGF before hunting.
GMU 16A is a premier Gila National Forest elk unit; elk and deer are limited-entry draw hunts while cougar runs on a longer statewide season. Confirm current dates, hunt codes, and draw status at NMDGF.
Largely U.S. Forest Service land in the Gila National Forest (Catron County) with trailhead and forest-road access; scattered private parcels.
Data from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Conditions change — verify with the managing agency before you go.