Hunting/Recreation

The ranch has primarily been used as a working cattle ranch throughout spring and summer and then transitions into a recreational hunting ranch in the fall and winter. Zuni Mountain Elk & Cattle Ranch carries a resident elk herd annually. The herd substantially increases through OctoberDecember as part of the unit 10 migration route. Bull elk in the class of up to 400 inches have been documented in the area. Mule deer are also residents, with Bucks up to 200+ inches being harvested on the ranch. With the abundant wildlife, there are opportunities for hunting Miriam Turkey and black bear.