game management unit · New Mexico Department of Wildlife
GMU 35
New Mexico, United States
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About GMU 35
GMU 35 is a game management unit in New Mexico, United States, set by New Mexico Department of Wildlife. It covers about 1,864 km² (720 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Ruidoso Downs, about 2.9 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
- 35
- Area
- 1,864 km²
- Area (miles)
- 720 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 0.3 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Unknown | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.0 | 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for GMU 35 are in New Mexico Department of Wildlife's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for GMU 35
- 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 35 (game management unit)?
About 1,864 km² (720 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Mexico Department of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 35?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 0.3 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for GMU 35?
In New Mexico Department of Wildlife's official regulations: https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/download/2026-2027-new-mexico-hunting-rules-and-info/?wpdmdl=52826
Which units are next to GMU 35?
In the same unit system: 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.