Elk Meadows Ranch

Very few smaller ranches have produced bull elk over 350’s and mid 80’s pronghorn antelope consistently, including BOTH ’22 & ’23 seasons, with the exception of the Elk Meadows Ranch. With +/-3200 deeded ac. and +/-1280 ac. of state grazing permit, the ranch offers the perfect balance of cover, edge, 5 highly productive water wells, abundant feed & excellent management. This is one of the best value trophy hunting ranches in the western US.   Land At a reduced price of $1350 per deeded acre, compared to many New Mexico properties closing at $2500 to $4000 per acre for unimproved ranch land in ’22-’23, Elk Meadows Ranch in Quemado, Catron County NM, Unit 12, includes recorded access, power, 5 water wells, insulated & plumbed Barndominium and numerous tags, is one of todays best value trophy hunting & cattle properties.  With over 3 million first time hunters hitting the woods since covid, both Colorado & New Mexico experiencing  hundreds of thousands of additional big game tag applicants, and the best outfitters booked out for years to come, all Elk Meadows tags are currently available for the 2024 season!  Is it time for you to invest in your very own trophy legacy hunting ranch, securing land owner tags for generations to come? Improvements A 40×80 insulated, virtually maintenance free building compliments the ranch with a portion of this plumbed & roughed out to be finished as your custom barndominium. An electric and private well compliments this ideal, but not over built headquarters location far away from prying eyes… Recreation Elk Meadows Ranch received 3 MATURE BULL ELK TAGS (any weapon), 2 ARCHERY (either sex) and 2 antlerless (cow elk tags ) with a total of 7 elk tags for the 2023 season.  Pronghorn Antelope and mule deer are at the privilege of the landowner. Unit 12, Catron County NM, has produced the state record 442 bull elk in recent years and is known as a producer of world class elk and trophy class pronghorn.  The ranch has produced 2-3 quality pronghorns annually as well. Location Unit 12 is known as one of New Mexico’s most coveted trophy elk and antelope units with the State Record bull elk being taken in this unit not far away… Located approx. 1/2 way between historic Pie Town & Quemado, New Mexico- gas, groceries, & home cooking cafes are 15 minutes away. There is a G5 capable airport, Walmart, & Hospitals in Grants, New Mexico, (90 min) Albq (2.5 hours) Phoenix (4 hrs 45 min.) The ranch has a privacy belt protecting your game and property with 2 access points. 1 private recorded access through Indian Springs Subdivision with another locked access through the northern part of the ranch. Numerous ranch tracks provide access for game, game retrieval and checking cattle with full perimeter fencing. Today’s buyer is looking for more acres and less square footage, with more big game tags and less bedrooms! With over 100,000 MORE applicants for New Mexico big game tags than the previous year, and private land bull elk hunts starting in the $9,000-$12,000 range, perhaps it’s time to secure that ranch land investment for future use for your family’s legacy while it’s still affordable! Some tags are still available to convey  for 2023 season! With demand for quality ranch properties accompanied by landowner big game tags never higher, lenders have already agreed to lend on this land to qualified buyers with a 20% initial investment. Call or email today for more info and your qualified showing. Co brokers welcome.