000 Cienega Camp Road, Magdalena, NM 87825

Unit 17 Ranch encompasses approximately 479± deeded acres in Socorro County, New Mexico, and is located within the highly regarded secondary zone of Game Management Unit 17—an area well-known for its trophy elk and mule deer hunting. Set at an elevation of approximately 5,700± feet, the property features varied topography that supports strong wildlife habitat and recreational use. Just 6.5± miles from Italian Peak and 5.5± miles from the Magdalena Mountains, the ranch is framed by a dramatic high-desert landscape and enjoys excellent proximity to public lands, including 26,000± acres of BLM just 1.4± miles away and the Cibola National Forest 4.5± miles to the south. GMU 17 is one of New Mexico’s most sought-after hunting zones, offering access to quality-managed elk herds and healthy mule deer populations. In addition to big game, the unit supports hunting for black bear, mountain lion, and Merriam turkey across a combination of pinyon-juniper foothills, ponderosa forests, and open … read more …