“The herds of elk, mule deer and antelope would simply not survive without the winter range of the RGDN and the wildlife numbers have been increasing since the designation. The monument’s designation also protects over 66 miles of world-class waters, critical habitat to native Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout, providing enormous recreational and economic opportunities.” source
Date protected: March 25th, 2013
Acres protected: 242,500
Hunt Units: New Mexico Hunt Unit #49, New Mexico Hunt Unit #50, New Mexico Hunt Unit #52, New Mexico Hunt Unit #53
Target species: Black Bear, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Quail
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