The Muncy Ranch

Land

The Muncy Ranch features classic Central New Mexico terrain—rolling country covered in pinyon pine and juniper, opening into large, cleared grass pastures. Strategic tree clearing has improved both grazing capacity and hunting visibility while maintaining the natural cover that wildlife depend on.

The direct adjacency to the Cibola National Forest creates a natural extension of the ranch, allowing elk and other big game to move freely between public and private ground—an increasingly hard-to-find attribute.

Improvements

At the heart of The Muncy Ranch sits a 3,600 sq. ft. ranch-style home designed for comfort, functionality, and gathering. Whether used as a full-time residence or a hunting lodge, the home offers the space and character to serve as a true headquarters.

• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Spacious layout ideal for hosting family, guests, or hunting groups
• Rustic ranch-style finishes that reflect the surrounding landscape
• Large living areas suited for relaxing after long days in the field
• Generous kitchen space capable of handling large gatherings and meal prep during hunting season
• Expansive, fenced yard with a classic New Mexico high-desert setting

Positioned to overlook the surrounding ranch, the home provides both privacy and a strong sense of place—equally suited for quiet evenings or a full lodge during peak hunting season.

The ranch is well-equipped for both cattle operations and equestrian use, offering a functional setup that supports day-to-day ranching while accommodating horses with ease.

• 50’ x 50’ barn with horse stalls
• Paddocks and riding arena
• 30’ x 40’ three-sided pole barn for hay storage
• Loadout chute and working pens
• Working pens located in each pasture for efficient livestock handling
• Good perimeter and cross fencing throughout the ranch

The layout and improvements allow for efficient cattle management while also providing a solid foundation for horse operations and riding.

Recreation

Located in Unit 38, a secondary management unit known for opportunity and access, The Muncy Ranch is positioned to take full advantage of the region’s diverse habitat and wildlife movement patterns.

While much of Unit 38 is characterized by open country, arroyos, and rolling grasslands, the nearby higher-elevation terrain of the Cibola National Forest provides critical cover, bedding areas, and seasonal habitat for elk and other big game.

The Muncy Ranch is in the Secondary Management unit. This means that they can get unlimited elk tags. But they are good only on private lands within the unit. For deer, antelope and oryx; permits are available anytime through the NMDGF website. Be aware that these permits are only valid on private land or other private lands within the unit, with permission.

Private-land elk licenses in the Secondary Zone are unlimited and available over-the-counter by means of a Ranch Code received from a landowner who is registered through the EPLUS program. The Secondary Management Zone (Secondary Zone) is that area within the state where no specific elk management goals are set and licenses are available over-the-counter to hunters who possess a Ranch Code from a landowner who is registered with the department. Hunters must also have written permission from the landowner issuing the Ranch Code for a private-land elk license to be valid.

Elk in New Mexico are highly dependent on a mix of feed, water, and cover, often utilizing forested high country for bedding and security before moving into lower elevations to feed—particularly during the rut and early fall seasons.

The Muncy Ranch benefits directly from this pattern. With 1,000 acres bordering the national forest…