Lake Ranch (OG.109): New Mexico Open Gate hunting
Lake Ranch (OG.109) is an Open Gate property: 4,124 acres near Fort Sumner in DeBaca County, Unit 32, that NMDOW leases for public dove, quail and pronghorn hunting, on an annual lease that runs to March 31, 2027, by NMDOW's Open Gate table updated 09-15-2026. No fee or extra permission is needed beyond the right license; the property's own rules are posted at its entrance.
Data updated October 2026. Property: NMDOW's Open Gate table, updated 09-15-2026. Boundary: NMDOW GIS. Hunts: NMDOW's 2026-27 booklet.
State trust landLake RanchUnit lineLake or riverHighway
| Property | Lake Ranch (OG.109) |
|---|---|
| Open for | Dove, Quail, Pronghorn |
| Size | 4,124 acres (NMDOW map) |
| Unit | Unit 32 |
| Near | Fort Sumner, DeBaca County |
| Term | Annual - Expires March 31, 2027 |
| NMDOW property map | OG.109 property information and map (PDF) |
What land is around Lake Ranch?
Within 3 miles of the property, FilledTag measured 20,648 acres of public land: state trust land 20,648 acres, from the BLM New Mexico surface management agency map (read 2026-10). Unit 32 as a whole is 33.4% public land.
Which hunts can be used here?
The species NMDOW lists for Lake Ranch and the 2026-27 hunt codes valid in its unit:
| Hunt code | Species | Where | Weapon | Dates | Bag limit | Licenses | Who may apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANT-1-173 | Pronghorn | Unit 32, East of Pecos River | any legal weapon | Aug 29-31 | Either sex (any one pronghorn) | 5 | youth only |
| ANT-1-174 | Pronghorn | Unit 32, East of Pecos River | any legal weapon | Aug 29-31 | A pronghorn with at least one horn longer than its ears | 10 | Any applicant |
| ANT-1-175 | Pronghorn | Unit 32, East of Pecos River | any legal weapon | Sep 26-28 | A pronghorn with at least one horn longer than its ears | 5 | Any applicant |
| ANT-1-176 | Pronghorn | Unit 32, East of Pecos River | any legal weapon | Sep 26-28 | A pronghorn with at least one horn longer than its ears | 5 | mobility impaired only |
| ANT-1-177 | Pronghorn | Unit 32, East of Pecos River | any legal weapon | Oct 3-5 | A pronghorn with at least one horn longer than its ears | 15 | Any applicant |
| ANT-1-179 | Pronghorn | Unit 32, West of Pecos River | any legal weapon | Aug 29-31 | A pronghorn with at least one horn longer than its ears | 15 | Any applicant |
| ANT-1-180 | Pronghorn | Unit 32, West of Pecos River | any legal weapon | Sep 26-28 | A pronghorn with at least one horn longer than its ears | 10 | Any applicant |
| ANT-1-181 | Pronghorn | Unit 32, West of Pecos River | any legal weapon | Sep 26-28 | A pronghorn with at least one horn longer than its ears | 5 | mobility impaired only |
| ANT-1-182 | Pronghorn | Unit 32, West of Pecos River | any legal weapon | Oct 3-5 | A pronghorn with at least one horn longer than its ears | 15 | Any applicant |
| ANT-1-183 | Pronghorn | Unit 32, West of Pecos River, (Roswell Hunt Area only) | any legal weapon | Dec 1-15 | Any female pronghorn or any male pronghorn without horns or with both horns shorter than its ears | 15 | Any applicant |
| ANT-2-172 | Pronghorn | Unit 32, East of Pecos River | bow | Aug 15-23 | A pronghorn with at least one horn longer than its ears | 25 | Any applicant |
| ANT-2-178 | Pronghorn | Unit 32, West of Pecos River | bow | Aug 15-23 | A pronghorn with at least one horn longer than its ears | 20 | Any applicant |
Hunts: NMDOW 2026-27 Hunting Rules and Information, pages 101 and 102.
How do you get to Lake Ranch?
NMDOW's table places it near Fort Sumner in DeBaca County. Highways within 8 miles: NM 294, NM 20 and NM 272. Nearest towns: Fort Sumner (15 miles), Melrose (27 miles) and House (28 miles). NMDOW's property map (PDF) shows the entrance and the boundary.
The rules common to most Open Gate properties are on the Open Gate page.
Questions hunters ask
What is Lake Ranch open for?
NMDOW's Open Gate table lists Lake Ranch (OG.109) for dove, quail, pronghorn. Only licensed hunters may use it, during the seasons for the species the landowner agreed to.
Do you need permission to use Lake Ranch?
No. NMDOW says no fee or special use permit is needed and no extra permission is required, because the landowner is under an Open Gate contract. Each property's rules are posted at its main entrance (NMDOW's Open Gate page).
Which pronghorn hunts are in Unit 32?
NMDOW's 2026-27 booklet lists 12 pronghorn hunt codes valid in Unit 32: ANT-1-173 (Aug 29-31), ANT-1-174 (Aug 29-31), ANT-1-175 (Sep 26-28), ANT-1-176 (Sep 26-28), ANT-1-177 (Oct 3-5) and ANT-1-179 (Aug 29-31) and 6 more. A hunt code limited to private land or to drawn hunters says so.