game management unit · New Mexico Department of Wildlife
GMU 18
New Mexico, United States
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About GMU 18
GMU 18 is a game management unit in New Mexico, United States, set by New Mexico Department of Wildlife. It covers about 6,333 km² (2,445 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Socorro, about 1.7 km from its edge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from New Mexico Department of Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency's regulations say which species and seasons use it.
- Unit code
- 18
- Area
- 6,333 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,445 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,168 km² of public or protected land inside it, 66% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 2,148 | 34% |
| Unknown | 1,452 | 23% |
| SEVILLETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 568 | 9% |
| Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge | 568 | 9% |
| National Park Service | 2.4 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against New Mexico Department of Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mule deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026 | antlered, draw source |
| Mule deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 15, 2027 | antlered, archery, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 15, 2027 | antlered, archery, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for GMU 18
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is GMU 18 (game management unit)?
About 6,333 km² (2,445 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Mexico Department of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 18?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,168 km² of public or protected land, 66% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for GMU 18?
This page lists 8 seasons a person has checked against New Mexico Department of Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to GMU 18?
In the same unit system: GMU 13, GMU 14, GMU 17, GMU 19, GMU 20, GMU 37 and GMU 38.
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Sources
Unit boundary: New Mexico Department of Wildlife. Licence: New Mexico Department of Wildlife (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with New Mexico Department of Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.