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Imported descriptionThe Presilla WSA is located in central New Mexico, approximately 10 miles east of Socorro. The landform consists of a mesa cut by large arroyos, rugged limestone, sandstone hills, and scattered coppice dunes. Vegetation consists of desert shrubs. The WSA is home to many wildlife species, including Red-tailed and Cooper's hawks, prairie falcons, doves, quail, songbirds, mule deer, gray and kit fox, rock squirrels, jackrabbits, and several reptilian species.
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Hunting in this park
Hunting is generally prohibited in this National Park Service unit
Verify current park-specific rules with the National Park Service before planning any hunt. See NPS regulations
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