New Mexico’s rugged landscapes range from desert lowlands to high alpine forests, providing big game hunters with unique opportunities to pursue elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep. The state is known for producing massive bull elk, particularly in units with limited entry drawing systems. Oryx, introduced on White Sands Missile Range, present an exotic hunting experience under special permits. The Gila National Forest and Carson National Forest are among the expansive public land areas where hunters can embark on backpack hunts in stunning terrain.

Fishing in New Mexico features trout streams fed by snowmelt in the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains, along with warm-water lakes holding bass, catfish, and walleye. The San Juan River below Navajo Dam is internationally famous for trophy trout fishing, luring fly anglers who test their skills in clear, controlled flows. Beyond the rod and rifle, New Mexico’s public lands offer opportunities for camping, backpacking, and wildlife photography. Iconic landscapes like White Sands National Park and Carlsbad Caverns highlight the state’s geological wonders, while the Rio Grande Gorge provides rafting and stunning canyon vistas.

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