Game Management Unit 38 (34.2778, -105.4780)
© OpenStreetMap contributorsGame Management Unit 38
Game Management Unit 38 sits near the geographic center of New Mexico in Torrance County, with mostly flat to gently rising terrain cut by arroyos and mountains, mesas, and canyons around Corona; the Cibola National Forest provides forested high ground at elevations roughly 6,500 to 8,500 feet. Huntable species include pronghorn, mule deer, elk, black bear, cougar, oryx, and Barbary sheep. About two-thirds of the unit is private land; public land includes BLM, state trust, and Cibola NF parcels near Corona and Gallinas Peak, though many public tracts are landlocked. Tags go through the NMDGF draw. A valid New Mexico hunting license is required. Confirm current dates and limits with NMDGF.
Pronghorn is the main attraction, with mule deer and limited elk, off-range oryx and Barbary sheep, plus bear and cougar in their zones; tags go through the NMDGF draw. Confirm current dates and limits with NMDGF.
Predominantly private land (about two-thirds), with public land split among BLM, state trust and Cibola National Forest (mostly near Corona/Gallinas Peak); many public tracts are landlocked by private land.
Data from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Conditions change — verify with the managing agency before you go.