New MexicoElk

NM Elk Unit 53

Total Acres
438,146
Public Land
73%
Wilderness
19%
Elevation
6,074–13,128 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
3
Avg Score
396.5
Top Score
414
Recent (5yr)
0

Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025archery (ELK-2-385)resident1265566.6%
2025archery (ELK-2-385)nonresident10646.3%
2025archery (ELK-2-385)outfitter18652.7%
2025archery (ELK-2-386)resident1715046.5%
2025archery (ELK-2-386)nonresident10945.5%
2025archery (ELK-2-386)outfitter20645.2%
2024archery (ELK-2-385)nonresident9747.0%
2024archery (ELK-2-385)outfitter32633.4%
2024archery (ELK-2-386)resident1405055.2%
2024archery (ELK-2-386)nonresident8747.0%
2024archery (ELK-2-385)resident1215570.2%
2024archery (ELK-2-386)outfitter24633.9%
2023archery (ELK-2-385)resident1575555.1%
2023archery (ELK-2-385)nonresident7648.8%
2023archery (ELK-2-385)outfitter1560.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-386)resident2115039.2%
2023archery (ELK-2-386)nonresident10745.5%
2023archery (ELK-2-386)outfitter2960.0%

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