NM Elk Unit 29
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Draw | Sep 1, 2025 — Sep 14, 2025 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Draw | Oct 1, 2025 — Oct 5, 2025 | — | — |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-401) | nonresident | 96 | 2 | 2.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-401) | outfitter | 117 | 3 | 4.2% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-398) | resident | 115 | 17 | 19.8% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-398) | nonresident | 41 | 1 | 3.9% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-398) | outfitter | 40 | 2 | 7.8% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-399) | resident | 321 | 17 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-399) | nonresident | 69 | 1 | 2.6% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-399) | outfitter | 134 | 2 | 2.6% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-400) | resident | 1,297 | 17 | 1.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-400) | nonresident | 205 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-400) | outfitter | 309 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-401) | resident | 958 | 25 | 4.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-400) | resident | 1,311 | 17 | 1.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-400) | nonresident | 164 | 1 | 1.1% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-400) | outfitter | 379 | 2 | 0.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-401) | resident | 989 | 25 | 4.1% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-401) | nonresident | 98 | 2 | 2.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-401) | outfitter | 128 | 3 | 4.1% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-398) | outfitter | 40 | 2 | 6.9% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-399) | resident | 394 | 17 | 6.7% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-399) | nonresident | 69 | 1 | 2.7% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-399) | outfitter | 108 | 2 | 3.0% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-398) | resident | 156 | 17 | 15.3% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-398) | nonresident | 52 | 1 | 3.6% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-400) | resident | 1,119 | 17 | 2.1% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-400) | nonresident | 168 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-400) | outfitter | 234 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-401) | resident | 893 | 25 | 4.4% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-401) | nonresident | 107 | 2 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-401) | outfitter | 85 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-398) | resident | 156 | 17 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-398) | nonresident | 35 | 1 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-398) | outfitter | 69 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-399) | resident | 368 | 17 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-399) | nonresident | 44 | 1 | 3.9% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-399) | outfitter | 84 | 2 | 0.0% |
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