Game Management Unit 33 (33.3064, -104.0237)
© OpenStreetMap contributorsGame Management Unit 33
Game Management Unit 33 covers the flat prairies of Chaves County west of the Mescalero Escarpment, which rises sharply to a vast mesa and sand hills; vegetation transitions from shinnery oak, mesquite, and prairie grass below to scattered junipers and ponderosa along the escarpment. Mule deer, pronghorn, and cougar are huntable through the NMDGF draw across rifle and archery seasons. About 58% of the unit is public land, roughly evenly split between state trust and BLM, interspersed with large private holdings; confirm boundaries before hunting. A valid New Mexico hunting license is required. Confirm current dates and limits with NMDGF.
Mule deer and pronghorn are managed through NMDGF's draw across rifle and archery seasons. Verify current dates, bag limits, and license requirements with NMDGF before applying.
Majority public (about 58%), roughly evenly split between state trust land and BLM, interspersed with large private holdings; confirm boundaries before hunting.
Data from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Conditions change — verify with the managing agency before you go.