NM Elk Unit 6A
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Draw | Sep 1, 2025 — Sep 14, 2025 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader PMZ | Oct 11, 2025 — Oct 15, 2025 | — | — |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — Muzzleloader Draw | Oct 11, 2025 — Oct 15, 2025 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle PMZ | Oct 18, 2026 — Dec 31, 2026 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Draw | Oct 18, 2025 — Oct 22, 2025 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# Unit 6A Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 6A spans 845,615 acres across substantial elevation (5,049–10,601 ft) with 90% public land availability, offering excellent DIY access across diverse terrain from lower valleys to high country. The elevation range supports multiple weapon seasons across distinct seasonal windows. ## Herd Quality & Population No recent population survey data is available for this unit. Monitor NMDGF Job Completion Reports for current bull:cow ratios and herd objectives to assess population trend and hunting pressure. ## Trophy Potential Sandoval County (88% overlap with Unit 6A) has produced **3 record-book entries** over the past...
Sign up to read the full AI analysis and access all draw odds, harvest data, and personalized recommendations.
Get StartedDraw Odds
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-216) | resident | 2,537 | 84 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-216) | nonresident | 440 | 6 | 2.2% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-216) | outfitter | 391 | 10 | 3.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-217) | resident | 1,499 | 87 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-217) | nonresident | 283 | 6 | 3.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-217) | outfitter | 179 | 10 | 9.5% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-218) | resident | 1,526 | 83 | 9.0% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-218) | outfitter | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-213) | resident | 997 | 126 | 20.9% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-213) | nonresident | 366 | 9 | 4.3% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-213) | outfitter | 283 | 15 | 9.3% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-214) | resident | 1,449 | 86 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-214) | nonresident | 500 | 6 | 1.9% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-214) | outfitter | 357 | 10 | 4.2% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (ELK-3-215) | resident | 1,211 | 87 | 12.1% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (ELK-3-215) | nonresident | 310 | 6 | 3.8% |
| 2025 | muzzleloader (ELK-3-215) | outfitter | 226 | 10 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-216) | resident | 2,329 | 84 | 5.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-216) | nonresident | 376 | 6 | 2.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-216) | outfitter | 310 | 10 | 4.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-217) | resident | 1,468 | 87 | 9.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-217) | nonresident | 261 | 6 | 4.3% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-217) | outfitter | 272 | 10 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-218) | resident | 1,519 | 83 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-218) | outfitter | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-213) | resident | 1,000 | 126 | 20.2% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-213) | nonresident | 435 | 9 | 3.7% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-213) | outfitter | 270 | 15 | 10.1% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-214) | resident | 1,454 | 86 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-214) | nonresident | 485 | 6 | 2.0% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-214) | outfitter | 294 | 10 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (ELK-3-215) | resident | 1,122 | 87 | 13.4% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (ELK-3-215) | nonresident | 291 | 6 | 3.9% |
| 2024 | muzzleloader (ELK-3-215) | outfitter | 165 | 10 | 10.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-216) | resident | 2,501 | 84 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-216) | nonresident | 369 | 6 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-216) | outfitter | 309 | 10 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-217) | resident | 1,322 | 87 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-217) | nonresident | 224 | 6 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-217) | outfitter | 208 | 10 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-218) | resident | 1,428 | 83 | 9.8% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-218) | outfitter | 11 | 10 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-213) | resident | 1,082 | 126 | 19.1% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-213) | nonresident | 379 | 9 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-213) | outfitter | 288 | 15 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-214) | resident | 1,460 | 86 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-214) | nonresident | 450 | 6 | 2.1% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-214) | outfitter | 335 | 10 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (ELK-3-215) | resident | 1,177 | 87 | 12.9% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (ELK-3-215) | nonresident | 358 | 6 | 3.3% |
| 2023 | muzzleloader (ELK-3-215) | outfitter | 164 | 10 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-218) | nonresident | 0 | 6 | 0.0% |
Sign up to see the latest draw odds, historical trends, and AI-powered analysis.
Get Started