Hwy 32, CR 93, Reserve, NM 87830 - Catron County

True mountain living and outstanding hunting beckon at the wildlife-rich Gallo Mountain Ranch near Reserve, New Mexico. This cool summer retreat is situated at elevations from 7000 to 9000 feet, and consists of approximately 40,000 acres (840 deeded) within the Apache National Forest. The scenic deeded parcels are entirely surrounded by the National Forest. Extensive ponderosa pine and pinon pine forests mix with lush sub-irrigated meadows, a combination perfect for producing bull elk in the 400+ class. This ranch qualifies for landowner elk tags and only primitive hunting (muzzleloading and archery) is permitted in unit 15 in which the ranch lies, and helps maintain the population of large bulls.

In addition to trophy elk hunting, Gallo Mountain Ranch includes a rich variety of other game species, including mule deer, mountain lion, black bear, turkey and javelina. With the diversity of wildlife present on the ranch and surrounding National Forest, the possibilities of locating an outfitting business or hunting lodge at Gallo Mountain are superb. The deeded portions of Gallo Mountain Ranch are well-watered. Several seeps, springs, and small creeks beg for development into wildlife watering holes or trophy trout ponds.

Those looking for a recreational or hunting ranch that can help pay its own way will find Gallo Mountain Ranch to be an excellent prospect. The ranch's grazing permit is currently for 700 cattle for May through October, and reportedly has been netting in excess of $70,000 annually from cattle sales.

Gallo Mountain Ranch is located just west of the Continental Divide, in the heart of the rolling Gallo Mountains. It is about a 40-minute drive from Reserve, 30 minutes from Quemado and 3 hours from Albuquerque, accessible year-round by paved roads. Telephone is on site, and power is nearby. Whether your passion is trophy hunting, cattle ranching or just savoring the beauty of the New Mexico high country, let Harrigan Land Company indulge your passion with a closer look at Gallo Mountain Ranch.