Print - Southwest New Mexico Elk Hunting Oasis-Hidden Basin Ranch

Catron Co, New Mexico

± 5585 acres $7,260,500

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.

The fully furnished main house is a 2,750 sq ft CAVCO home with four-bedrooms, 2.5 baths with nine-foot ceilings throughout. Complete with wood beams in the dining area and master bedroom, as well as all stainless-steel appliances.
The fully furnished Foreman’s quarters are 1.5 miles from the highway and has 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 are included.
The property has six (6) wells equipped with three solar pumps, two (2) electric submersible pumps and one (1) windmill.
13 water drinker tubs, six (6) water storage tanks and 10+ dirt tanks.
Eight (8) elevated Redneck Blinds.
Several Outback feeders.
In 2023 the Ranch received six (6) Mature Bull, two (2) Archery and two (2) Antlerless private land elk authorizations issued through New Mexico Department of Game and Fish’s EPLUS system.
Four (4) main pastures, two traps, three sets of complete working corrals with squeeze chutes and calf table. Pasture sizes are approximately 1,200 acres in size.
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.
CLIMATE: The area has four distinct seasons and a moderate climate. The Summer high daytime average temperature is 85 degrees and winter low of 15 in January. The annual precipitation for the area is 17 inches
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.

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