Public land that may allow hunting in Lea County, New Mexico
6 listed public land units overlap Lea County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole New Mexico unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State Trust Lands State trust / land board land | 8,876,177 | State: land board | Open access | Lea County, Chaves County + 30 more |
| BLM Carlsbad Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 2,091,193 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | Eddy County, Lea County + 1 more |
| Crossroads State wildlife / game area | 3,046 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Roosevelt County, Lea County |
| Little Dipper State wildlife / game area | 385 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Lea County |
| Antelope Flats State wildlife / game area | 332 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Lea County |
| Tatum State wildlife / game area | 80 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Restricted access | Lea County |