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Carson National Forest — Wheeler Peak Wilderness
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National Forest

Carson National Forest

New Mexico · NM

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Carson National Forest is a national forest in northern New Mexico, United States. It encompasses 6,070 square kilometers and is administered by the United States Forest Service. The Forest Service's "mixed use" policy allows for its use for recreation, grazing, and resource extraction.

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Hunting in this park

This park overlaps hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page

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