game management unit · New Mexico Department of Wildlife
GMU 50
New Mexico, United States
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About GMU 50
GMU 50 is a game management unit in New Mexico, United States, set by New Mexico Department of Wildlife. It covers about 2,390 km² (923 mi²). The town of Española is inside it.
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
- 50
- Area
- 2,390 km²
- Area (miles)
- 923 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,608 km² of public or protected land inside it, 67% 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 | 1,034 | 43% |
| Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern | 351 | 15% |
| Unknown | 226 | 9% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 0.1 | under 1% |
| City of Española | 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
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 |
| Bighorn sheep | Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026 | males, draw, Rio Grande Gorge, without the part of Unit 53 east of NM 522 source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026 | antlerless, residents, draw source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026 | antlerless, residents, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for GMU 50
- 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 50 (game management unit)?
About 2,390 km² (923 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Mexico Department of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 50?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,608 km² of public or protected land, 67% 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 50?
This page lists 5 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 50?
In the same unit system: GMU 6C, GMU 45, GMU 49, GMU 51A, GMU 52 and GMU 53.
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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.