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New Mexico Pronghorn

Unit 8,43 (Units 8 & 43 — Northwest Plains)

New Mexico Hunting Guide — Pronghorn

The combined Units 8 and 43 hunt covers northwest New Mexico's open sagebrush/grassland country in San Juan and Rio Arriba counties. Elevation 6,000–7,500 feet. Over three cycles, 72 tags against 529 applicants — a competitive pronghorn hunt with solid 75-class bucks on BLM and A-PLUS ranches.

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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 8,43

The combined Units 8 and 43 hunt covers northwest New Mexico's open sagebrush/grassland country in San Juan and Rio Arriba counties. Elevation 6,000–7,500 feet. Over three cycles, 72 tags against 529 applicants — a competitive pronghorn hunt with solid 75-class bucks on BLM and A-PLUS ranches.

Where to Find Pronghorn in Units 8 & 43

Sagebrush flats and rolling grasslands.

San Juan Basin Flats

Open sage country with scattered juniper holds resident herds.

BLM Grazing Allotments

Large BLM tracts in Unit 43 provide public access alongside ranch-based A-PLUS hunts.

Water Source Circuits

Windmill tanks pattern herds in dry country.

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Pronghorn Success Rates

Rifle78%
Archery45%
Combined-unit rifle success 75–85%. 72 tags against 529 applicants over three cycles puts overall odds near 14%.

Pronghorn Draw Odds

SeasonTagsApplicantsDraw %Pts Req
Rifle— Draw91884.8% 0
Archery— Draw51241.7% 0
Rifle— Draw91297.0% 0
Archery— Draw52420.8% 0

Data from 2021 draw results. Resident odds shown.

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Pure random. NR capped at 6% / 10% outfitter-guided. Check whether the tag is general public or A-PLUS (ranch-specific) when applying.

Unit Logistics & Expectations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Units 8 and 43 hunted as a single combined unit?
For specific pronghorn hunt codes NMDGF combines them into one hunt area, allowing tag holders to legally hunt in both units during the season dates listed in the RIB.

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Sources & Verification

Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-17.

  1. 2026-2027 NM Hunting Rules and Info — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish · supports: Units 8/43 boundary, Combined pronghorn hunt code · accessed 2026-04-17
  2. NMDGF Pronghorn Species Info — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish · supports: Pronghorn management, A-PLUS details · accessed 2026-04-17
  3. BLM Farmington Field Office — Bureau of Land Management · supports: Public land access, BLM grazing lands in Units 8/43 · accessed 2026-04-17