New MexicoElk

NM Elk Unit 16D

Total Acres
301,346
Public Land
90%
Elevation
5,650–9,747 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery DrawSep 1, 2025Sep 14, 2025
2026Rifle — Rifle PMZOct 18, 2026Dec 31, 2026
2026Rifle — Rifle DrawOct 11, 2025Oct 15, 2025

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
44
Avg Score
383.3
Top Score
428.5
Recent (5yr)
3

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 16D Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 16D spans 5,650–9,747 ft with 90% public land—excellent access for self-guided hunts across high-elevation mixed terrain. The broad elevation range offers flexibility to pursue elk across diverse habitats depending on season timing and weather. ## Draw Difficulty: Residents vs. Nonresidents (VERY Different) **RESIDENTS:** Multiple accessible pathways exist. Archery (ELK-2-291) draws at **16%**—the easiest option. Rifle alternatives include ELK-1-297 at **13%**, ELK-1-296 at **8%**, and ELK-1-295 at **7%**. Even the hardest rifle draw (ELK-1-294) sits at **3%**. Residents can reasonably expect to draw within 1–3 years on any season. **NONRESIDENTS:** This...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025rifle (ELK-1-294)resident2,639462.8%
2025rifle (ELK-1-294)nonresident1,88730.3%
2025rifle (ELK-1-294)outfitter1,29460.7%
2025rifle (ELK-1-295)resident951427.1%
2025rifle (ELK-1-295)nonresident35331.4%
2025rifle (ELK-1-295)outfitter47651.9%
2025rifle (ELK-1-296)resident875428.1%
2025rifle (ELK-1-296)outfitter12551.8%
2025rifle (ELK-1-297)resident4904213.1%
2025rifle (ELK-1-297)outfitter25100.0%
2025archery (ELK-2-291)resident6947616.3%
2025archery (ELK-2-291)nonresident76651.2%
2025archery (ELK-2-291)outfitter48592.8%
2025archery (ELK-2-292)resident1,024507.8%
2025archery (ELK-2-292)nonresident1,38240.5%
2025archery (ELK-2-292)outfitter82161.0%
2024rifle (ELK-1-294)resident2,748462.6%
2024rifle (ELK-1-294)nonresident1,73430.3%
2024rifle (ELK-1-294)outfitter1,45560.5%
2024rifle (ELK-1-295)resident1,078426.4%
2024rifle (ELK-1-295)nonresident57130.9%
2024rifle (ELK-1-295)outfitter62451.5%
2024rifle (ELK-1-296)resident916427.5%
2024rifle (ELK-1-296)outfitter650.0%
2024rifle (ELK-1-297)resident4714213.8%
2024rifle (ELK-1-297)outfitter150.0%
2024archery (ELK-2-291)resident6997616.0%
2024archery (ELK-2-291)nonresident76551.2%
2024archery (ELK-2-291)outfitter40493.4%
2024archery (ELK-2-292)resident1,058507.3%
2024archery (ELK-2-292)nonresident1,22140.4%
2024archery (ELK-2-292)outfitter93760.8%
2023rifle (ELK-1-294)resident2,847462.6%
2023rifle (ELK-1-294)nonresident1,39130.4%
2023rifle (ELK-1-294)outfitter1,47660.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-295)resident1,061426.4%
2023rifle (ELK-1-295)nonresident56531.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-295)outfitter66250.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-296)resident850428.2%
2023rifle (ELK-1-296)outfitter350.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-297)resident4674213.8%
2023rifle (ELK-1-297)outfitter150.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-291)resident8487613.8%
2023archery (ELK-2-291)nonresident85251.1%
2023archery (ELK-2-291)outfitter53290.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-292)resident1,175506.6%
2023archery (ELK-2-292)nonresident1,45840.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-292)outfitter1,06760.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-296)nonresident030.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-297)nonresident030.0%

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024archery (ELK-2-291)914145.1%
2024rifle (ELK-1-295)501632.0%
2024rifle (ELK-1-296)502346.0%
2024rifle (ELK-1-297)501428.0%
2024rifle (ELK-1-114)754357.3%
2024rifle (ELK-1-115)752533.3%
2024archery (ELK-2-292)602135.0%
2024rifle (ELK-1-293)251873.0%
2024rifle (ELK-1-294)552954.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-291)902831.1%
2023archery (ELK-2-292)601321.7%
2023rifle (ELK-1-296)502040.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-293)251665.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-294)552850.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-295)501736.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-297)513365.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-114)754661.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-115)753243.0%
2022archery (ELK-2-258)902932.2%
2022archery (ELK-2-259)612033.0%
2022rifle (ELK-1-260)251663.0%
2022rifle (ELK-1-261)552647.0%
2022rifle (ELK-1-262)502550.0%
2022rifle (ELK-1-263)502243.0%
2022rifle (ELK-1-264)501734.0%
2022rifle (ELK-1-515)754054.0%
2022rifle (ELK-1-516)753446.0%

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