New Mexico Unit 2A Hunting Information

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Total Acreage: 503,795 acres over 787 square miles

Total Public Land: 340,000 acres or 67%

Land Ownership Mix: BLM: 286,336 acres; State Land: 40,832 acres; Other Govt Owned: 4,608 acres

Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Sheep

Elevation Variances: 5,000 ft. to 7,200 ft.

Terrain Difficulty Overall: Mild to Moderate

Land Coverage/Vegetation: 56% shrub/scrub; 10% evergreen/coniferous forests

NM Unit 2A Boundaries: The portion of Game Management Unit 2 west of the Lost Pinos River (Pine Arm of Navajo Reservoir) and north of the San Juan River.

The terrain of New Mexico GMU 2A is best summed up as easy to moderate. The foothills contain gradual inclines with rock formations scattered among the scrub cover. The semi-desert terrain of the flatlands offers an ideal area for decoy hunting and glassing from nearby high points. Rivers weave their way through the unit creating a network of streams and creeks.

The vegetation of Unit 2A New Mexico varies directly with the elevation and terrain in which it grows. Shrubbery consisting of sagebrush and oak brush, along with pinyon-juniper patches paint the lower to mid-elevation rolling hills as far as the eye can see. Croplands are located throughout the unit, concentrated near water sources. In addition to croplands being located near water sources, riparian vegetation such as cottonwoods, willows, and dense grass wetlands occupy the river banks.

There are several main access roads throughout Unit 2A New Mexico, mainly radiating from the town of Aztec, which is located in the center. Along with paved roads, there are trails and makeshift paths that aid hunters in navigating their way to hunting locations. If you are planning on driving a motorized vehicle on New Mexico public land, you must obtain a non-resident Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) registration decal or you may purchase one through your home state. New Mexico permits are available for purchase online or at any New Mexico Department of Game and Fish office locations. It is the responsibility of hunters to obtain a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) from the Forest Service website or office so that you are well aware of what areas permit and what areas prohibit the use of motorized vehicles when planning your hunt.

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