game management unit · New Mexico Department of Wildlife
GMU 55A
New Mexico, United States
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About GMU 55A
GMU 55A is a game management unit in New Mexico, United States, set by New Mexico Department of Wildlife. It covers about 4,075 km² (1,573 mi²). The town of Raton 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
- 55A
- Area
- 4,075 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,573 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,491 km² of public or protected land inside it, 61% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Private owners (names not shown) | 1,967 | 48% |
| Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern | 411 | 10% |
| Unknown | 112 | 3% |
| City of Raton | 1.5 | under 1% |
| New Mexico State Parks | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk (wapiti) | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026 | antlered, draw, Valle Vidal only source |
| Mule deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026 | antlered source |
| Mule deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw, Colin Neblett WMA only source |
| Mule deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw, Urraca WMA only source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw, Urraca WMA only source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw, Colin Neblett WMA only source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw, Urraca WMA only source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026 | antlerless, residents, draw, Valle Vidal only source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 11, 2026 | antlerless, residents, draw, Colin Neblett WMA only source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026 | antlerless, residents, draw, Valle Vidal only source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026 | antlerless, residents, draw, Urraca WMA only source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026 | antlerless, residents, draw, Valle Vidal only source |
| Mule deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered source |
| Mule deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw, E.S. Barker WMA only source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered, residents, draw, E.S. Barker WMA only source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 25, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | source |
| Elk (wapiti) | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026 | antlerless, residents, draw, Urraca WMA only source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
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What HuntGrid shows for GMU 55A
- 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 55A (game management unit)?
About 4,075 km² (1,573 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Mexico Department of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in GMU 55A?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,491 km² of public or protected land, 61% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Private owners (names not shown). Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for GMU 55A?
This page lists 19 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 55A?
In the same unit system: GMU 49, GMU 53, GMU 54, GMU 55B, GMU 56 and GMU 57.
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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.