Game Management Unit 16B (33.2020, -108.2212)
© OpenStreetMap contributorsGame Management Unit 16B
Game Management Unit 16B in Catron County, southwestern New Mexico, covers rough mountain terrain with rocky canyons and flat ridges and mesas at elevations ranging from roughly 5,000 to 10,895 feet. Elk, mule deer, cougar, and black bear are huntable; elk and deer are limited-entry draw hunts and cougar runs on a longer statewide season. About 99.5% of the unit is public land — mostly the Gila and Aldo Leopold wilderness areas — with all access by foot or pack stock from marked trailheads and no vehicle access within wilderness boundaries. A valid New Mexico hunting license is required. Confirm current dates, hunt codes, and draw status with NMDGF.
GMU 16B is largely Gila/Aldo Leopold wilderness backcountry; elk and deer are limited-entry draw hunts and cougar runs on a longer statewide season. Confirm current dates, hunt codes, and draw status at NMDGF.
About 99.5% public land, mostly the Gila and Aldo Leopold wilderness areas (Catron County); backcountry access is by foot or pack stock from marked trailheads, with no vehicle access within wilderness.
Data from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Conditions change — verify with the managing agency before you go.