Unit 31 (North of US 380)
New Mexico Hunting Guide — Pronghorn
The north-of-US-380 sub-area of Unit 31 covers rolling grassland and scrub country in west-central New Mexico. Pronghorn roam open terrain with scattered juniper and sagebrush across a mix of BLM public land and private ranches. The sub-area has its own hunt codes and tag quota.
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Pronghorn Hunting in Unit 31 (North of US 380)
The north-of-US-380 sub-area of Unit 31 covers rolling grassland and scrub country in west-central New Mexico. Pronghorn roam open terrain with scattered juniper and sagebrush across a mix of BLM public land and private ranches. The sub-area has its own hunt codes and tag quota.
Where to Find Pronghorn in Unit 31 (North of US 380)
Unit 31 north-of-380 pronghorn use rolling shortgrass and scrub habitat north of US Highway 380.
Grassland Flats and Ridgelines
Rolling grassland with intermittent sage and cholla holds pronghorn populations. Glass from elevated positions — ridge tops provide views across wide basins.
Juniper Draws
Scattered juniper provides midday thermal cover. Pronghorn use these areas during hot weather and feed into open grassland at dawn and dusk.
Water Sources
Stock tanks and seasonal catchments are focal points for pronghorn in dry summer conditions. Scout water sources before the season.
Unit 31 (North of US 380) terrain and land status
Measured from the unit boundary, not from the agency write-up · figures are for GMU 31
The lay of it
- 3,242–4,411 ft on a terrain sample , averaging 3,896 ft ; peaks can run higher.
- 8,353.5 sq mi inside the boundary. Big enough that picking one drainage beats driving three.
Who owns the ground
- State Trust — 8%
- Private / Other — 92%
Roughly 8% is public. Carry a land-status layer anyway — these are area percentages, not a map of where the boundaries fall.
Water on the ground
- 2,940 tanks
- 2 springs
- 650 stream segments
- 149 lakes
Counts from mapping data, so this is how many exist, not how many hold water in a dry year. Sitting water only pays where you find fresh tracks.
How to Hunt Pronghorn in Unit 31 (North of US 380)
Pronghorn Success Rates
Pronghorn Draw Odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Every fact on this page is tied to a primary source below. Last fact-checked 2026-04-16.
- NMDGF Hunting — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish · supports: Hunt unit overview, Season structure, License requirements · accessed 2026-04-16
- NMDGF Hunting by Species — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish · supports: Species management, GMU eligibility, Season summary · accessed 2026-04-16
- 2024 Big Game Hunt Booklet — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish · supports: Hunt codes, Tag quotas, Season dates · accessed 2026-04-16