At a Glance
Southeast of Artesia and bordering Texas, this area contains the rugged Guadalupe Mountains, large tracts of private flats, and a large expanse of BLM badlands. Good numbers of deer, along with small numbers of elk, barbary sheep and antelope reside here.
With a lot of mule deer tags issued every year, hunters often complain of seeing too many other hunters. Despite heavy hunting pressure this unit yields some mature bucks every year. Every year the state issues a few rifle elk tags and a few archery antelope tags. Barbary sheep live in rough terrain, and many sheep hunters report finding no rams.
Quick Tips
- Be in excellent shape for hiking in the Guadalupe's
- Visit Carlsbad Caverns
- Find strategic locations for glassing where you can have multiple viewing lanes into various arroyos

