New MexicoElk

NM Elk Unit 29

Total Acres
756,271
Public Land
86%
Elevation
3,644–7,250 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery DrawSep 1, 2025Sep 14, 2025
2026Rifle — Rifle DrawOct 1, 2025Oct 5, 2025

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
16
Avg Score
386.9
Top Score
426
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# Unit NM 29 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 29 spans 756,000+ acres with 86% public land across 3,644–7,250 ft elevation. This mid-to-high elevation unit offers diverse terrain with strong public access — a significant advantage for DIY hunters in New Mexico. ## Draw Difficulty — VERY CHALLENGING This is one of New Mexico's toughest elk draws across all weapon types: **Residents (easiest tier, still brutal):** - **Archery ELK-2-398:** 15% draw rate (~1 in 7 odds) — most accessible option - **Archery ELK-2-399:** 5% draw rate (~1 in 20) - **Rifle ELK-1-401:** 3% draw rate (~1 in...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025rifle (ELK-1-401)nonresident9622.9%
2025rifle (ELK-1-401)outfitter11734.2%
2025archery (ELK-2-398)resident1151719.8%
2025archery (ELK-2-398)nonresident4113.9%
2025archery (ELK-2-398)outfitter4027.8%
2025archery (ELK-2-399)resident321178.2%
2025archery (ELK-2-399)nonresident6912.6%
2025archery (ELK-2-399)outfitter13422.6%
2025rifle (ELK-1-400)resident1,297171.8%
2025rifle (ELK-1-400)nonresident20510.9%
2025rifle (ELK-1-400)outfitter30920.9%
2025rifle (ELK-1-401)resident958254.3%
2024rifle (ELK-1-400)resident1,311171.8%
2024rifle (ELK-1-400)nonresident16411.1%
2024rifle (ELK-1-400)outfitter37920.7%
2024rifle (ELK-1-401)resident989254.1%
2024rifle (ELK-1-401)nonresident9822.8%
2024rifle (ELK-1-401)outfitter12834.1%
2024archery (ELK-2-398)outfitter4026.9%
2024archery (ELK-2-399)resident394176.7%
2024archery (ELK-2-399)nonresident6912.7%
2024archery (ELK-2-399)outfitter10823.0%
2024archery (ELK-2-398)resident1561715.3%
2024archery (ELK-2-398)nonresident5213.6%
2023rifle (ELK-1-400)resident1,119172.1%
2023rifle (ELK-1-400)nonresident16810.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-400)outfitter23420.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-401)resident893254.4%
2023rifle (ELK-1-401)nonresident10722.8%
2023rifle (ELK-1-401)outfitter8530.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-398)resident1561716.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-398)nonresident3515.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-398)outfitter6920.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-399)resident368177.1%
2023archery (ELK-2-399)nonresident4413.9%
2023archery (ELK-2-399)outfitter8420.0%

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