Los Alamos County · North Central New Mexico
Game Management Unit 6C
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Los Alamos-area unit in the Jemez Mountains (~6,500-8,500 ft) of steep wooded canyons and foothills, bordering Valles Caldera National Preserve on three sides and Bandelier National Monument.
Huntable species
ElkMule DeerRocky Mountain Bighorn SheepBlack BearCougar
Seasons
A Jemez Mountains unit with elk, mule deer, and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep; black bear (NMDGF Bear Zone 1) and cougar are huntable. Bighorn is a highly limited once-in-a-lifetime style draw. Confirm all seasons and draw with NMDGF.
Public access
About 64% public land — a patchwork of Santa Fe National Forest, BLM, and state lands; private holdings include tribal land, national monuments, and Los Alamos National Laboratory.