Open Gate Program
Leasing Private Lands and Improving Public Access. Click the tabs below to learn more about the Open Gate program.
The Open Gate Program
Private Lands and New Mexico’s Outdoor Heritage
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has long recognized the important role private lands play in promoting New Mexico’s outdoor heritage. Proper management of private lands plays an integral role in protecting our fish and wildlife resources ensuring they can be enjoyed by current and future generations. Private landowners help promote New Mexico’s outdoor heritage by participating in the Open Gate program and providing quality outdoor recreation opportunities for hunters, anglers, and trappers.
Open Gate is a program that leases private lands to increase public opportunity for hunting, fishing, and trapping. Landowners may also participate by allowing access to otherwise inaccessible public lands by providing right-of-way corridors through their deeded land. Open Gate additionally works with cooperating State and Federal agencies to develop access in areas where needed.
Quick Table View
Property (PDF) | Near | County | GMU | Hunting/Fishing | Google Map | KMZ File | Property Term |
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OG.109 - Lake Ranch | Fort Sumner | DeBaca | 32 | Dove, Quail, Pronghorn | Google Map | KMZ File | Annual - Expires March 31, 2025 |
OG.111 - Oliver Farms | Tucumcari | Quay | 42 | Spring Turkey Hunting | Google Map | KMZ File | Long Term - Expires March 31, 2027 |
OG.121 - Access 121 | Roswell | Chaves | 33 | Improved Access to Federal, State Trust Lands | Google Map | KMZ File | Annual - Expires March 31, 2025 |
OG.127 - Monastery Lake | Pecos | San Miguel | 45 | Fishing | Google Map | KMZ File | Long Term - Expires March 31, 2028 |
OG.128 - Bonito Lake | Bonito | Lincoln | Closed Until Futher Notice Click Here for more Information | ||||
OG.132 - King Farms | Moriarty | Santa Fe | 4/43 | Dove, Sandhill Crane | Google Map | KMZ File | Annual - Expires March 31, 2025 |
OG.133 - Golliheair Ranch | San Antonio | Socorro | 18 | Dove, Quail, Javelina, Deer, Oryx | Google Map | KMZ File | Annual - Expires March 31, 2025 |
OG.134 - Head Ranch | Fort Sumner | DeBaca | 40 | Dove, Quail, Pronghorn | Google Map | KMZ File | Annual - Expires March 31, 2025 |
OG.141 - Access 141 | Winston | Socorro | 17 | Improved Access to Federal Lands | Google Map | KMZ File | Long Term - Expires March 31, 2032 |
OG.143 - Sand Camp Ranch | Hagerman | Chaves | 33 | Dove, Quail, Deer | Google Map | KMZ File | Annual - Expires March 31, 2025 |
OG.147 - Stubblefield and Laguna Madre Lakes | Maxwell | Colfax | 55B | Dove, Waterfowl; Fishing | Google Map | KMZ File | Long Term - Expires March 31, 2032 |
OG.148 - Rhodes Property | Socorro | Socorro | 18 | Dove, Quail, Pheasant, Turkey, Sandhill Crane, Waterfowl, Deer (Archery Only) | Google Map | KMZ File | Annual - Expires March 31, 2025 |
OG.150 - Luera Road | Datil | Catron | 16E | Improved Access to State Trust Lands | Google Map | KMZ File | Long Term - Expires 2051 |
OG.151 - Morphy Lake | Mora | Mora | 46 | Fishing | Google Map | KMZ File | Long Term - Expires 2035 |
OG.152 - Rio Costilla | Amalia | Taos | 55A | Fishing | Google Map | KMZ File | Long Term - Expires March 31, 2026 |
OG.154 - Howell Ranch | Elida | Chaves/DeBaca | 32 | Dove, Quail, Deer | Google Map | KMZ File | Annual - Expires March 31, 2025 |
OG.157 - Rancho Grande Ponds | Reserve | Catron | 16A | Fishing | Google Map | KMZ File | Annual - Expires March 31, 2025 |
OG.158 - Royal John Bypass | Gila National Forest | Grant | 24 | Improved Access to Federal Lands | Google Map | KMZ File | Long Term - No Expiration |
OG.159 - La Fragua Re-route | Carson National Forest | Rio Arriba | 2B | Improved Access to Federal Lands | Google Map | KMZ File | Long Term - No Expiration |
OG.160 - Kiehne Ranch | Roswell | Chaves | 33 | Dove, Quail, Waterfowl, and Sandhill Crane | Google Map | KMZ File | Long Term - Expires 2030 |
OG.162 - Berrendo Creek | Roswell | Chaves | 33 | Fishing | Google Map | KMZ File | Long Term - Expires March 31, 2028 |
Interactive Map
The interactive map (below) is designed to help hunters, anglers, and trappers find suitable Open Gate properties. Click on a property outlined in red to display a pop-up window of basic information, permitted activities, and clickable links for further details including directions. (Supported browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari 3+, Internet Explorer 8+).
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Open Gate Program
Open Gate is a voluntary leasing program that provides incentives to private landowners who open their property to improve public access for hunting, fishing, and trapping.
Providing Public Access for Hunting, Fishing, Trapping
Private landowners may enter into flexible agreements with the Department of Game and Fish to allow access onto or through their deeded property. Landowners may enroll some or all of their property as agreed upon with the Department through the agreement process. There is no minimum or maximum number of acres that may be enrolled, however, properties considered for enrollment in Open Gate must be capable of supporting a hunting or fishing lease. Properties are evaluated individually to assure they meet the desires of the landowner and the Department as well as improved opportunities for hunters or anglers using the property.
Private landowners may participate in Open Gate in two ways:
* Allow public access to a private parcel for hunting, fishing, or trapping
* Provide right-of-way access to exceptional public lands with limited access
Participating landowners may also receive technical guidance and funding to help manage fish and wildlife habitats to improve future hunting, fishing, and trapping opportunities.
Rate a Property
Simply click the Rate button below. You will see a short online survey that allows you to provide feedback. Additional instructions are provided on the survey form.
Unsure which property in the list below you visited? Simply visit the Property Locator tab.
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For more information call the NMDGF Information Center at (888) 248-6866.