Rhodes Property (OG.148): New Mexico Open Gate hunting
Rhodes Property (OG.148) is an Open Gate property: 703 acres near Socorro in Socorro County, Unit 18, that NMDOW leases for public dove, quail, pheasant, spring turkey, sandhill crane, waterfowl and deer (archery only) 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.
BLMState trust landRhodes PropertyUnit lineLake or riverHighway
| Property | Rhodes Property (OG.148) |
|---|---|
| Open for | Dove, Quail, Pheasant, Spring Turkey, Sandhill Crane, Waterfowl, Deer (Archery Only) |
| Size | 703 acres (NMDOW map) |
| Unit | Unit 18 |
| Near | Socorro, Socorro County |
| Term | Annual - Expires March 31, 2027 |
| NMDOW property map | OG.148 property information and map (PDF) |
What land is around Rhodes Property?
Within 3 miles of the property, FilledTag measured 17,450 acres of public land: BLM 14,784 acres, state trust land 2,646 acres and Bureau of Reclamation 20 acres, from the BLM New Mexico surface management agency map (read 2026-10). Unit 18 as a whole is 65.9% public land.
Which hunts can be used here?
The species NMDOW lists for Rhodes Property and the 2026-27 hunt codes valid in its unit:
| Hunt code | Species | Where | Weapon | Dates | Bag limit | Licenses | Who may apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DER-1-207 | Deer | Unit 18 | any legal weapon | Nov 7-11 | Fork-antlered deer (white-tailed or mule deer) | 70 | Any applicant |
| DER-1-208 | Deer | Unit 18 | any legal weapon | Nov 14-18 | Fork-antlered deer (white-tailed or mule deer) | 70 | Any applicant |
| DER-2-209 | Deer | Unit 18 | bow | Sep 1-24 | Fork-antlered deer (white-tailed or mule deer) | 50 | Any applicant |
| DER-2-210 | Deer | Unit 18 | bow | Jan 1-15 | Fork-antlered deer (white-tailed or mule deer) | 40 | Any applicant |
| DER-3-211 | Deer | Unit 18 | muzzleloader | Oct 31-Nov 4 | Fork-antlered deer (white-tailed or mule deer) | 75 | Any applicant |
Hunts: NMDOW 2026-27 Hunting Rules and Information, page 58. NMDOW lists deer on this property for archery only.
How do you get to Rhodes Property?
NMDOW's table places it near Socorro in Socorro County. Highways within 8 miles: US 85, I-25, US 60 and NM 1. Nearest towns: Luis Lopez (next to it), Socorro (4 miles) and San Antonio (5 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 Rhodes Property open for?
NMDOW's Open Gate table lists Rhodes Property (OG.148) for dove, quail, pheasant, spring turkey, sandhill crane, waterfowl, deer (archery only). Only licensed hunters may use it, during the seasons for the species the landowner agreed to.
Do you need permission to use Rhodes Property?
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 deer hunts are in Unit 18?
NMDOW's 2026-27 booklet lists 5 deer hunt codes valid in Unit 18: DER-1-207 (Nov 7-11), DER-1-208 (Nov 14-18), DER-2-209 (Sep 1-24), DER-2-210 (Jan 1-15) and DER-3-211 (Oct 31-Nov 4). A hunt code limited to private land or to drawn hunters says so.