Sawmill Canyon Ranch, Socorro NM

The Sawmill Canyon Ranch consists of approximately 10,902 deeded acres and 9,152 BLM lease acres, for a total of 20,054 acres, or 31.3 sections. Wildlife is abundant on this scenic and diverse ranch. Trophy elk, mule deer, antelope, black bear, and mountain lion are found on this property, along with many small game animals.

Hunting

Perhaps the greatest asset of the Sawmill Ranch is its wildlife resource. The ranch is ideally located on the south end of the Magdalena Mountains, providing excellent habitat for such game species as mule deer, black bear, Rocky Mountain elk, mountain Lion, antelope, Scaled quail, and Mourning dove. The ranch is also either permanent home or part-time home to an array of non-game species found in the transitional mountain ranges of New Mexico.

Topography

The elevation varies from about 5200