Game Management Unit 4 (36.7994, -106.5704)
© OpenStreetMap contributorsGame Management Unit 4
Game Management Unit 4 in Rio Arriba County, north-central New Mexico, ranges from approximately 6,837 to 10,915 feet across farm fields and sagebrush flats with river bottoms along the Rio Chama, San Juan, Animas, and Los Pinos, rising to pinyon-juniper at higher elevations. Mule deer, elk, black bear, and cougar are huntable; public hunting is concentrated on state wildlife areas such as the Rio Chama SWA. Only about 12% of the unit is public land — the remainder is nearly all private including land bordering the northeast of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation, creating significant access challenges. Draw tags are required. A valid New Mexico hunting license is required. Confirm season dates and draw details with NMDGF.
A predominantly private-land Rio Arriba unit with mule deer and elk; black bear (NMDGF Bear Zone 1) and cougar are huntable, with public hunting concentrated on state wildlife areas. Confirm season dates and draw details with NMDGF.
Only about 12% public land — almost entirely private except for state wildlife management areas (e.g., Rio Chama SWA) and state parks; the unit wraps the northeast of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation.
Data from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Conditions change — verify with the managing agency before you go.