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Bassett Springs Big Game Ranch
Description
Bassett Springs Big Game Ranch
Ready,
Set, HUNT! This unique treasure in the heart of Rio Arriba County, NM
is a combined total of more than 5,168 acres of pristine Northern New
Mexico hunting land in the mesa and draws of the Colorado Plateau. With
elevations ranging from 7100 ft to nearly 7800 feet, the terrain is
varied with a variety of forage and cover including Ponderosa Pines,
Pinon, Junipers, Oak, and Big Sage. Most of the wide draws have been
cleared to allow for increased forage production for both Mule Deer and
Rocky Mountain Elk.
Nearly
1800 acres are in high fence and is one of the few New Mexico Department
of Game and Fish Class A Game Parks. Complete with hunting stands,
feeders, and a breeding pen for a fully functional big game park ready
for your breeding program. In addition to the Game Park, in 2022 the
ranch received 3 Mature Bull, 3 Anterless, and 1 Archery Private
Landowner Elk authorizations for use on the remaining 1,600 acres not
included in the game park. 2022 Mule Deer tags included 4 archery, 4
any, and 2 muzzleloaders. All of the ranch lies with in Game Management
Unit (GMU) 5A.
Hunting Lodge:
Located just off of Hwy 595, the 100 by 50 hunting lodge with over 5000
finished sq. feet has four full bedroom suites, a commercial style
kitchen, concrete polished floors, and a recreation room. A walk in meat
cooler and sliding hoists completes the lodge. A small airplane hangar
and air strip ends just in front of the lodge.
Head
Quarters: The main ranch home was constructed in the late 50s and is
very well built with a central fireplace 3 bedrooms and one bath
upstairs, 2 bedrooms and a bath downstairs, as well as a beautiful
walkout sunroom on the south. The kitchen was recently remodeled.
Water:
There are six functioning water wells all registered with State of New
Mexico. Additionally, there are four storage tanks ranging from 2,500 to
16,000 gallons and numerous earthen ponds ranging from seasonal to
year-long located throughout the property.
Acreage:
Deeded 3368 +/-
BLM 1800 +/-
Total 5,168 +/-
Elevations: 7100 to 7800 feet
Terrain: Varied Mesas, meadows, draws, and arroyos
Climate: Mild summers with moderate to severe winters.
Precipitation: 15 average
Forage:
Primary grasses are comprised of both warm and cool seasons and
include blue gramma, western wheat, Indian ricegrass, galleta, needle
and thread, and various dropseeds. Forbs include Indian paintbrush,
buckwheat, plantain, globemallow, and prairie coneflower. Big Sage,
winterfat, fourwing saltbush, and rabbitbrush are also present along
with Pinon, juniper, oak, and pines. The soils are deep and well drained
except on the rock outcroppings and mesa formations. Annual production
ranges from 600 to over 1000 pounds per acre.
Wildlife:
Wildlife is abundant and in addition to the herds of elk and mule deer
that call it home there are bears, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes,
racoons, porcupines and multiple other small mammals and reptiles. In
addition you are likely to see hawks, eagles, and ravens along the rim
rocks.
Additional Information
wildlife
- bear
- big game
- dove
- elk
- mule deer
- small game
- turkey
recreation
- atv trails
- bird watching
- equestrian trails
- hiking trails
- hunting
- public land access
water access
- pond
rights
- water
improvements
- fencing
- pond
- workshop
Maps
