At a Glance
Except for its southern tip and a triangle of land near Las Cruces, this unit is entirely within the White Sands Missile Range. The state issues a limited number of hunting permits for mule deer, elk, Desert Bighorn sheep, and for oryx, an African export that thrives on this flat and stark desert.
Hunters enjoy a high success rate on oryx and have a good chance of taking cows or bulls. Hunters must complete military documents and attend orientation meetings. Vehicles are subject to military searches. Hunting pressure is distributed among zones.
Quick Tips
- Hunter orange clothing required
- Reserve time to visit White Sands National Monument

