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Southwest New Mexico Elk Hunting Oasis-Hidden Basin Ranch
Acreage
5585 ±
County
Catron
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Address 987 HWY 36 Quemado, NM 87829
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Hidden Basin Ranch is a gently landscaped oasis for trophy elk hunting offering high elk numbers, great genetics and fantastic big game hunting opportunities. Located in renown Catron County and Game Management Unit (GMU) 12, both known to grow some of the biggest elk in New Mexico, the ranch has been transformed from a fully operational cattle ranch to a wildlife rich haven. Management practices and habitat improvements have enhanced the health and carrying capacity of the property to increase elk numbers and the elk use on the property. Mule deer, pronghorn, cougar and other wildlife species have benefitted from the conservation work that has been done for elk. Numerous habitat improvements include a new solar well pump, installation of approximately three (3) miles of new water pipeline to new permanent drinkers, timber thinning, new dirt tank construction, noxious weed removal and development of several dry ground food plots across the ranch. The ranch has a population of older age class mule deer bucks that are regularly captured on game cameras at water sources throughout the ranch. Pronghorn are also frequent visitors to water drinkers throughout the ranch and utilize the vast grassy meadows regularly.
Placed in strategic locations, over newly improved water drinkers, are eight (8) elevated Redneck Blinds giving the archer a stealthy advantage over incoming prey. Several Outback feeders are strategically placed and used outside of hunting season.
New internal roads have been developed to allow for vehicular access to most parts of the ranch.
The ranch is enrolled in the New Mexico Department of Game and fish’s EPLUS Elk Private Landowner System. In 2023 the ranch received six (6) Mature Bull (MB) Any Legal Weapon Elk Landowner Authorizations, two (2) Archery Either Sex (ES) Elk Landowner Authorizations and two (2) Antlerless Landowner Authorizations. Private land Mule Deer and Pronghorn hunting licenses are unlimited and over the counter, allowing for the landowner to determine how many mule deer and pronghorn hunters to allow on the property to meet management goals. In 2023 hunter elk harvest was 100%.
This high desert contiguous ranch encompasses large open meadows with native grasses, elevating into gently rolling pinyon and juniper ridges, giving way to distant mountain peaks offering scenic views and breathtaking sunsets.
The Ranch has all the amenities for a livestock operation offering the new owner with options on how to manage the ranch.
Evidence of historic Native American existence on the property can be found throughout. Pottery shards, arrowheads and grinding stones have and can be found throughout the property.
An elegant, fully furnished modern 2,750 sq ft CAVCO home sits atop a hilltop, overlooking a scenic valley where elk feed in early mornings and evenings. With four bedrooms, 2.5 baths and nine-foot ceilings, this elegant spacious home has everything you need for immediate occupancy. Enjoy the western New Mexico views form the deck while listening to elk bugle during the fall breeding season.
Approximately 1.5 miles from the highway lies the Foreman’s quarters, fully furnished, with an original rustic cabin along with a two-bedroom, 1,280 sq ft mobile home. A 124 sq ft shop, two outbuildings and a storage container provide for extra storage space.
Don’t miss your opportunity to own the Hidden Basin Ranch as it is truly an elk hunting oasis offering exceptional opportunities!
Details
- 13 water drinker tubs, six (6) water storage tanks and 10+ dirt tanks.
- Eight (8) elevated Redneck Blinds.
- Several Outback feeders.
- Gated entrance off highway 36.
- FENCES: Entire perimeter fenced. The ranch is fenced with typical ranch fencing, barbed wire, metal and wooden posts.
- VEGETATION: Blue stem, black grama, blue grama, and tabosa grass. Pinyon and juniper trees throughout.
- TERRAIN: The terrain is level to gently sloping with tree covered hills and open meadows.
- ELEVATION: The ranch ranges from 7,000 to 7,160 feet.
- ARTIFACTS: Native American pottery, arrowheads and grinding stones can be found on the ranch.
- PROPERTY TAXES: Approximately $1,755.88 annually.
- 10 miles to Quemado.
- 75 miles to Grants.
- • 55 miles to Springerville AZ.
- • 139 miles to Albuquerque.
- • 275 miles to Phoenix AZ.
Area Links
- New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
- Cibola National Forest
- Gila National Forest
- Bureau of Land Management
- Quemado Lake
- New Mexico Places to Visit
- Catron County Chamber of Commerce
- El Malpais National Monument
- El Morro National Monument
- National Radio Astronomy Observatory
- Quemado Lake Angler Guide
Summary
Feeds
Lands of America
Roads
Road Frontage, Road Access
Fencing
Low Fence
Minerals
Surface Only
Land Type
Hunting and Recreational, Home on Acreage, Ranch and Farm, Timberland
Wild Game
Upland Game, Small Game, Big Game
Land Details
Pasture, Enrolled in Government Program, Grass, Open
Outbuildings
Metal, Shop, Garage
Road Surface
Pavement
Type of Home
Residential
Property Type
Farms, Ranches, Recreational Land, Timberland, Undeveloped Land, Hunting Land, Horse Property
Road Frontage
State Highway
Nearby Features
Public Hunting, Public Fishing, Camping/Campground, Airport, Public Access Area
Livestock Facilities
Head Gates, Squeeze Chutes, Tub, Corral, Handling Facilities, Loading Chutes, Stock Tanks, Loafing Sheds
Improvements/Features
Small Game, Big Game, Upland Game, Predators, Livestock Facilities, Food Plot, Tree Stands/Blinds, Water Control Structures, Pits, Internal Road System, Gated Entrance, Surface Only
Activities on Property
Hunting, Hiking, ATV Riding, Camping, Biking, Horseback Riding, Family Activities
Tillable/Production Areas
Tillable, Softwood Trees, Wheat
Land and Farm Property Types
Agriculture - Pasture/Ranch, Land - Hunting, Land - Recreational
Recent Property Improvements
Food plot, Tree stand/Blinds, Internal Road Network, Gated entrance, Pits, Water control Structures, Livestock facilities
Other Property Details
Housing
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#1 Home
4BD / 2BA / 1HB
2750± sqft
Built in 2018 -
#2 Guest
2BD / 2BA / 0HB
1280± sqft
Built in 1997
Utilities
- electric: onsite
- propane: onsite
- sewer: onsite
- generator: onsite
Coordinates
34.4753, -108.4558
Annual Taxes
$1,755
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