NM Elk Unit 16D
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Draw | Sep 1, 2025 — Sep 14, 2025 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle PMZ | Oct 18, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Draw | Oct 11, 2025 — Oct 15, 2025 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-294) | resident | 2,639 | 46 | 2.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-294) | nonresident | 1,887 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-294) | outfitter | 1,294 | 6 | 0.7% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-295) | resident | 951 | 42 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-295) | nonresident | 353 | 3 | 1.4% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-295) | outfitter | 476 | 5 | 1.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-296) | resident | 875 | 42 | 8.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-296) | outfitter | 12 | 5 | 51.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-297) | resident | 490 | 42 | 13.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-297) | outfitter | 2 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-291) | resident | 694 | 76 | 16.3% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-291) | nonresident | 766 | 5 | 1.2% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-291) | outfitter | 485 | 9 | 2.8% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-292) | resident | 1,024 | 50 | 7.8% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-292) | nonresident | 1,382 | 4 | 0.5% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-292) | outfitter | 821 | 6 | 1.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-294) | resident | 2,748 | 46 | 2.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-294) | nonresident | 1,734 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-294) | outfitter | 1,455 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-295) | resident | 1,078 | 42 | 6.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-295) | nonresident | 571 | 3 | 0.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-295) | outfitter | 624 | 5 | 1.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-296) | resident | 916 | 42 | 7.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-296) | outfitter | 6 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-297) | resident | 471 | 42 | 13.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-297) | outfitter | 1 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-291) | resident | 699 | 76 | 16.0% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-291) | nonresident | 765 | 5 | 1.2% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-291) | outfitter | 404 | 9 | 3.4% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-292) | resident | 1,058 | 50 | 7.3% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-292) | nonresident | 1,221 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-292) | outfitter | 937 | 6 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-294) | resident | 2,847 | 46 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-294) | nonresident | 1,391 | 3 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-294) | outfitter | 1,476 | 6 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-295) | resident | 1,061 | 42 | 6.4% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-295) | nonresident | 565 | 3 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-295) | outfitter | 662 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-296) | resident | 850 | 42 | 8.2% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-296) | outfitter | 3 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-297) | resident | 467 | 42 | 13.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-297) | outfitter | 1 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-291) | resident | 848 | 76 | 13.8% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-291) | nonresident | 852 | 5 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-291) | outfitter | 532 | 9 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-292) | resident | 1,175 | 50 | 6.6% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-292) | nonresident | 1,458 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-292) | outfitter | 1,067 | 6 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-296) | nonresident | 0 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-297) | nonresident | 0 | 3 | 0.0% |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-291) | 91 | 41 | 45.1% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-295) | 50 | 16 | 32.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-296) | 50 | 23 | 46.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-297) | 50 | 14 | 28.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-114) | 75 | 43 | 57.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-115) | 75 | 25 | 33.3% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-292) | 60 | 21 | 35.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-293) | 25 | 18 | 73.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-294) | 55 | 29 | 54.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-291) | 90 | 28 | 31.1% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-292) | 60 | 13 | 21.7% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-296) | 50 | 20 | 40.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-293) | 25 | 16 | 65.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-294) | 55 | 28 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-295) | 50 | 17 | 36.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-297) | 51 | 33 | 65.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-114) | 75 | 46 | 61.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-115) | 75 | 32 | 43.0% |
| 2022 | archery (ELK-2-258) | 90 | 29 | 32.2% |
| 2022 | archery (ELK-2-259) | 61 | 20 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | rifle (ELK-1-260) | 25 | 16 | 63.0% |
| 2022 | rifle (ELK-1-261) | 55 | 26 | 47.0% |
| 2022 | rifle (ELK-1-262) | 50 | 25 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | rifle (ELK-1-263) | 50 | 22 | 43.0% |
| 2022 | rifle (ELK-1-264) | 50 | 17 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | rifle (ELK-1-515) | 75 | 40 | 54.0% |
| 2022 | rifle (ELK-1-516) | 75 | 34 | 46.0% |
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