New MexicoElk

NM Elk Unit 6A

Total Acres
845,615
Public Land
90%
Wilderness
5%
Elevation
5,049–10,601 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
386.5
Top Score
400.2
Recent (5yr)
0

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...

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Draw Odds

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTagsDraw %
2025rifle (ELK-1-216)resident2,537845.3%
2025rifle (ELK-1-216)nonresident44062.2%
2025rifle (ELK-1-216)outfitter391103.5%
2025rifle (ELK-1-217)resident1,499879.8%
2025rifle (ELK-1-217)nonresident28363.8%
2025rifle (ELK-1-217)outfitter179109.5%
2025rifle (ELK-1-218)resident1,526839.0%
2025rifle (ELK-1-218)outfitter1010100.0%
2025archery (ELK-2-213)resident99712620.9%
2025archery (ELK-2-213)nonresident36694.3%
2025archery (ELK-2-213)outfitter283159.3%
2025archery (ELK-2-214)resident1,449869.1%
2025archery (ELK-2-214)nonresident50061.9%
2025archery (ELK-2-214)outfitter357104.2%
2025muzzleloader (ELK-3-215)resident1,2118712.1%
2025muzzleloader (ELK-3-215)nonresident31063.8%
2025muzzleloader (ELK-3-215)outfitter226108.9%
2024rifle (ELK-1-216)resident2,329845.7%
2024rifle (ELK-1-216)nonresident37662.5%
2024rifle (ELK-1-216)outfitter310104.6%
2024rifle (ELK-1-217)resident1,468879.9%
2024rifle (ELK-1-217)nonresident26164.3%
2024rifle (ELK-1-217)outfitter272106.5%
2024rifle (ELK-1-218)resident1,519839.2%
2024rifle (ELK-1-218)outfitter1010100.0%
2024archery (ELK-2-213)resident1,00012620.2%
2024archery (ELK-2-213)nonresident43593.7%
2024archery (ELK-2-213)outfitter2701510.1%
2024archery (ELK-2-214)resident1,454869.2%
2024archery (ELK-2-214)nonresident48562.0%
2024archery (ELK-2-214)outfitter294105.6%
2024muzzleloader (ELK-3-215)resident1,1228713.4%
2024muzzleloader (ELK-3-215)nonresident29163.9%
2024muzzleloader (ELK-3-215)outfitter1651010.8%
2023rifle (ELK-1-216)resident2,501845.1%
2023rifle (ELK-1-216)nonresident36962.8%
2023rifle (ELK-1-216)outfitter309100.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-217)resident1,3228710.9%
2023rifle (ELK-1-217)nonresident22465.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-217)outfitter208100.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-218)resident1,428839.8%
2023rifle (ELK-1-218)outfitter11100.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-213)resident1,08212619.1%
2023archery (ELK-2-213)nonresident37994.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-213)outfitter288150.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-214)resident1,460869.0%
2023archery (ELK-2-214)nonresident45062.1%
2023archery (ELK-2-214)outfitter335100.0%
2023muzzleloader (ELK-3-215)resident1,1778712.9%
2023muzzleloader (ELK-3-215)nonresident35863.3%
2023muzzleloader (ELK-3-215)outfitter164100.0%
2023rifle (ELK-1-218)nonresident060.0%

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