0 High Line Road, Maxwell, NM 87728

Mountain View Elk Ranch spans 453 deeded acres near Maxwell and immediately sets itself apart with its large, resident elk herd that is a constant presence on the property. Located in New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Unit 55B, the ranch qualifies for unlimited landowner elk tags, a rare advantage that allows for flexible, private hunting, with no draw required. Unlimited landowner elk tags are unique to certain units in New Mexico, and there’s nothing else like it in the country. Bordering the Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge, the setting feels expansive and unpressured, with elk, mule deer, waterfowl, and other wildlife moving naturally between the refuge and the ranch. Mornings here begin with elk filtering through the meadows, while the 27-acre lake draws in flights of waterfowl and sandhill crane, creating memorable private wing shooting opportunities. The ranch also carries real agricultural viability, with 188 irrigated acres supported by 183 shares of Vermejo Class-A...