game management unit · New Mexico Department of Wildlife
GMU 32
New Mexico, United States
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About GMU 32
GMU 32 is a game management unit in New Mexico, United States, set by New Mexico Department of Wildlife. It covers about 15,733 km² (6,075 mi²). Towns inside it include Roswell and Artesia.
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
- 32
- Area
- 15,733 km²
- Area (miles)
- 6,075 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,243 km² of public or protected land inside it, 33% 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 | 2,834 | 18% |
| Unknown | 2,316 | 15% |
| Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge | 90 | under 1% |
| BITTER LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 90 | under 1% |
| Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources And Recovery Center | 2.6 | under 1% |
| DEXTER NFH&FTC | 2.6 | under 1% |
| City of Roswell | 1.5 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 1.1 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.5 | 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, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 4, 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 |
| Pronghorn | Dec 1, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | draw, Roswell hunt area only source |
| Mule deer | Dec 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless, draw, Roswell and Fort Sumner hunt areas only source |
| White-tailed deer | Dec 16, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | antlerless, draw, Roswell and Fort Sumner hunt areas only 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 |
| Mule deer | Jan 16, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlerless, draw, Roswell and Fort Sumner hunt areas only source |
| White-tailed deer | Jan 16, 2027 to Jan 31, 2027 | antlerless, draw, Roswell and Fort Sumner hunt areas only source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for GMU 32
- 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 32 (game management unit)?
About 15,733 km² (6,075 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Mexico Department of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 32?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,243 km² of public or protected land, 33% 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 32?
This page lists 11 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 32?
In the same unit system: GMU 30, GMU 31, GMU 33, GMU 34, GMU 36, GMU 37, GMU 38, GMU 39 and GMU 40.
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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.