game management unit · New Mexico Department of Wildlife
GMU 19
New Mexico, United States
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About GMU 19
GMU 19 is a game management unit in New Mexico, United States, set by New Mexico Department of Wildlife. It covers about 11,000 km² (4,247 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Anthony, about 1.3 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
- 19
- Area
- 11,000 km²
- Area (miles)
- 4,247 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,109 km² of public or protected land inside it, 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Service | 600 | 5% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 414 | 4% |
| Unknown | 95 | under 1% |
| City of Las Cruces | 3.0 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.3 | under 1% |
| DOÑA ANA COUNTY | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Agricultural Research Service (ARS) | 0.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Stallion Range source |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Stallion Range source |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Rhodes Canyon source |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Rhodes Canyon source |
| Mule deer | Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 9, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw, excluding White Sands Missile Range and Fort Bliss source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 9, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, draw, excluding White Sands Missile Range and Fort Bliss source |
| Bighorn sheep | Dec 14, 2026 to Dec 21, 2026 | males, draw, San Andres Mountains (White Sands Missile Range) source |
| Bighorn sheep | Dec 27, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027 | males, draw, San Andres Mountains (White Sands Missile Range) source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | archery, 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 |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Jan 8, 2027 to Jan 10, 2027 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Stallion Range source |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Jan 8, 2027 to Jan 10, 2027 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Stallion Range source |
| Mule deer | Jan 8, 2027 to Jan 10, 2027 | antlered, draw, White Sands Missile Range only source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 8, 2027 to Jan 10, 2027 | antlered, draw, White Sands Missile Range only source |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Jan 22, 2027 to Jan 24, 2027 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Rhodes Canyon source |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Jan 22, 2027 to Jan 24, 2027 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Rhodes Canyon source |
| Mule deer | Jan 22, 2027 to Jan 24, 2027 | antlered, draw, White Sands Missile Range only source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 22, 2027 to Jan 24, 2027 | antlered, draw, White Sands Missile Range only source |
| Collared peccary (javelina) | Feb 1, 2027 to Mar 31, 2027 | draw source |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 7, 2027 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Stallion Range source |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 7, 2027 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Stallion Range source |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Feb 19, 2027 to Feb 21, 2027 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Rhodes Canyon source |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Feb 19, 2027 to Feb 21, 2027 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Rhodes Canyon source |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Mar 5, 2027 to Mar 7, 2027 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Stallion Range source |
| Gemsbok (oryx) | Mar 5, 2027 to Mar 7, 2027 | draw, White Sands Missile Range, Stallion Range source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for GMU 19
- 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 19 (game management unit)?
About 11,000 km² (4,247 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Mexico Department of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 19?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,109 km² of public or protected land, 10% of the unit; the largest share is managed by National Park Service. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for GMU 19?
This page lists 26 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 19?
In the same unit system: GMU 18, GMU 20, GMU 21B, GMU 25, GMU 28, GMU 34 and GMU 36.
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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.