New MexicoElk

NM Elk Unit 36

Total Acres
635,432
Public Land
54%
Wilderness
7%
Elevation
4,261–11,552 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery — Archery DrawSep 1, 2025Sep 14, 2025
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader PMZOct 11, 2025Oct 15, 2025
2026Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader DrawOct 11, 2025Oct 15, 2025
2026Rifle — Rifle PMZOct 18, 2026Dec 31, 2026
2026Rifle — Rifle DrawOct 18, 2025Oct 22, 2025

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
24
Avg Score
381.5
Top Score
426
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NM Unit 36 – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 36 spans 635,000 acres across a wide elevation band (4,261–11,552 ft), offering diverse terrain from low foothills to alpine peaks. With 54% public land, you'll find huntable USFS and BLM ground, though private parcels are interspersed—plan access carefully and respect boundaries. ## Herd & Population No population survey data is available for this unit. Trophy record data from overlapping counties (Lincoln and Otero) indicates the area has historically produced book-class bulls, though recent decades show a slight decline in entry frequency and average scores. ## Trophy Potential Counties...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025rifle (ELK-1-363)outfitter910100.0%
2025rifle (ELK-1-364)outfitter1010100.0%
2025rifle (ELK-1-365)outfitter810100.0%
2025archery (ELK-2-358)resident76411825.2%
2025archery (ELK-2-358)nonresident55882.7%
2025archery (ELK-2-358)outfitter387146.3%
2025archery (ELK-2-359)resident1,22511817.8%
2025archery (ELK-2-359)nonresident82782.0%
2025archery (ELK-2-359)outfitter541144.4%
2025muzzleloader (ELK-3-360)resident1,13711818.3%
2025muzzleloader (ELK-3-360)nonresident57682.9%
2025muzzleloader (ELK-3-360)outfitter333149.5%
2025rifle (ELK-1-361)resident4,3671184.6%
2025rifle (ELK-1-361)nonresident1,20281.2%
2025rifle (ELK-1-361)outfitter735143.4%
2025rifle (ELK-1-362)resident2,6741188.2%
2025rifle (ELK-1-362)nonresident83282.0%
2025rifle (ELK-1-362)outfitter525145.8%
2025rifle (ELK-1-363)resident1,0288414.4%
2025rifle (ELK-1-364)resident7278418.7%
2025rifle (ELK-1-365)resident6788421.3%
2024rifle (ELK-1-361)resident4,3551184.6%
2024rifle (ELK-1-361)nonresident1,62381.1%
2024rifle (ELK-1-361)outfitter781143.5%
2024rifle (ELK-1-362)resident2,9111187.6%
2024rifle (ELK-1-362)nonresident75682.2%
2024rifle (ELK-1-362)outfitter617145.3%
2024rifle (ELK-1-363)resident1,0968413.3%
2024rifle (ELK-1-363)outfitter1310100.0%
2024rifle (ELK-1-364)resident7028419.3%
2024rifle (ELK-1-364)outfitter191075.4%
2024rifle (ELK-1-365)resident6778421.5%
2024rifle (ELK-1-365)outfitter1210100.0%
2024archery (ELK-2-358)resident84311823.6%
2024archery (ELK-2-358)nonresident60382.5%
2024archery (ELK-2-358)outfitter491146.0%
2024archery (ELK-2-359)resident1,33111815.9%
2024archery (ELK-2-359)nonresident78382.0%
2024archery (ELK-2-359)outfitter483145.1%
2024muzzleloader (ELK-3-360)resident1,24811817.2%
2024muzzleloader (ELK-3-360)nonresident61282.8%
2024muzzleloader (ELK-3-360)outfitter456146.1%
2023rifle (ELK-1-361)resident4,4731184.4%
2023rifle (ELK-1-361)nonresident1,21081.2%
2023rifle (ELK-1-361)outfitter701140.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-362)resident2,6551188.2%
2023rifle (ELK-1-362)nonresident73782.3%
2023rifle (ELK-1-362)outfitter592140.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-363)resident1,1578412.7%
2023rifle (ELK-1-363)outfitter17100.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-364)resident6848419.8%
2023rifle (ELK-1-364)outfitter11100.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-365)resident5848424.9%
2023rifle (ELK-1-365)outfitter6100.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-358)resident84311823.2%
2023archery (ELK-2-358)nonresident53282.8%
2023archery (ELK-2-358)outfitter376140.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-359)resident1,32711815.6%
2023archery (ELK-2-359)nonresident77882.1%
2023archery (ELK-2-359)outfitter479140.0%
2023muzzleloader (ELK-3-360)resident1,18011817.9%
2023muzzleloader (ELK-3-360)nonresident56683.2%
2023muzzleloader (ELK-3-360)outfitter405140.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-363)nonresident060.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-364)nonresident060.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-365)nonresident060.0%

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