White Mountain Wilderness Elk Ranch

White Mountain Wilderness Elk Ranch: Premier GMU 36 Elk Property

White Mountain Wilderness Elk Ranch encompasses 6,763± acres of New Mexico elk country with direct access to the White Mountain Wilderness, Lincoln National Forest, and adjoining State Lease Land. Located in Game Management Unit 36, the ranch combines productive wildlife habitat with extensive livestock and equestrian infrastructure, multiple residences, and established water resources.

Key Features:
• Elk Habitat: Located in Game Management Unit 36, timber, meadows, canyons, and open country create strong elk habitat and productive wildlife ground.
• Hunting: The ranch historically receives 4 archery and 5 rifle tags, complementing its established elk habitat and location in GMU 36.
• Homes & Cabins: 8 homes, including two newer builds and four high-elevation cabins, provide accommodations for owners, guests, ranch employees, and hunting groups.
• Livestock & Equestrian Facilities: Ranch infrastructure includes 34 horse stalls, breeding facilities, working pens, loading chutes, barns, a hay barn, shops, and a horse track, supporting an estimated livestock capacity of 100 head.
• Water: 7± ponds provide additional water resources for livestock and wildlife across the ranch.
• Wilderness Access: Direct access into the White Mountain Wilderness, Lincoln National Forest, and State Lease Land.

The ranch features a varied landscape of timber, meadows, canyons, and open country that supports both wildlife and livestock. The terrain provides natural cover, feed, and movement corridors while offering productive ground for ranch operations and recreation.

Direct access to the White Mountain Wilderness and surrounding public lands extends the recreational reach of the property well beyond its deeded acreage, providing extensive country for hunting, riding, and exploring.

Located in New Mexico Game Management Unit 36, the ranch provides established elk habitat across its timber, meadows, water sources, and varied terrain. The ranch historically receives 4 archery and 5 rifle tags, while its connection to the surrounding wilderness and public lands further complements its hunting opportunities.

7± ponds distributed throughout the property provide additional water resources for both wildlife and livestock.

8 homes are located across the ranch, including two newer builds and four high-elevation cabins, providing accommodations for owners, guests, ranch employees, and hunting groups.

The ranch is also supported by substantial livestock and equestrian infrastructure, including 34 horse stalls, breeding facilities, a full set of working pens, loading chutes, multiple barns and shops, a hay barn, and a horse track. Together, these facilities support an estimated livestock capacity of 100 head and provide an established foundation for day-to-day ranch operations.

The combination of acreage, improvements, wildlife habitat, and public-land access allows the property to support working livestock and equestrian operations alongside hunting and other recreational uses. Multiple residences and cabins provide additional flexibility for family, guests, employees, and hunting groups.

Despite its scale and secluded setting, the ranch remains accessible to both Ruidoso and Carrizozo. This balance of privacy and accessibility supports long-term use, whether the focus is ranch operations, hunting, recreation, hosting family and guests, or a combination of uses.

With 6,763± acres, direct wilderness access, established elk hunting, extensive ranch infrastructure, multiple residences, and substantial livestock and equestrian facilities, White Mountain Wilderness Elk Ranch offers a well-improved working and recreational ranch in southern New Mexico.