2026 / Specialized opportunity

ANT-3-155

Unit 281 McGregor Range Only - Muzzle - Military Only Sept. 5-6

Sportsman’s Illustrated field note

A short New Mexico pronghorn opportunity that rewards early access work and a clear understanding of public and private boundaries.

Regulatory record verified 2026-09-03
Tag pathBig Game Drawing

restricted pronghorn opportunity

Legal animalS 7 MB

Check license eligibility

2026 quota7

Tags or permitted hunters

game management units and hunt areasUnit 281 McGregor Range Only

Unit 281 McGregor Range Only

01 / Season structure

When and how.

Muzzleloading rifleUnit 281 McGregor Range Only - Muzzle - Military Only Sept. 5-6 season in Unit 281 McGregor Range Only

Sep 5, 2026 to Sep 6, 2026

Do not stop at the dates.

Confirm tag availability, current regulations, boundaries, legal methods, ammunition rules, closures, and access before you act. The agency source and your issued tag control.

02 / Sportsman’s Illustrated notes

What to solve before opening day.

Access

A hunt boundary does not establish legal access. Confirm ownership, entry, closures, road conditions, and property-specific rules with the current land manager.

Plan

The 2026 drawing deadline has passed. Use this record to understand the opportunity, then review current drawing statistics and next year's digest before applying.

Complexity

A specialized opportunity with eligibility or method rules that deserve careful reading.

03 / Regulatory record

Read the official material.

These sources establish the hunt record above. They can be updated after our verification date.