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New MexicoElk

NM Elk Unit 10

Total Acres
1,427,754
Public Land
73%
Elevation
6,150–9,191 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Elk-2-157) — Elk-2-157Sep 1, 2026Sep 14, 2026either
2026Archery (Elk-2-158) — Elk-2-158Sep 15, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-159) — Elk-3-159Oct 10, 2026Oct 14, 2026male
2026Rifle (Elk-1-105) — Elk-1-105Nov 28, 2026Dec 2, 2026female
2026Rifle (Elk-1-160) — Elk-1-160Oct 17, 2026Oct 21, 2026male
2026Rifle (Elk-1-161) — Elk-1-161Nov 14, 2026Nov 18, 2026female
2026Rifle (Elk-1-162) — Elk-1-162Dec 5, 2026Dec 9, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
21
Avg Score
388
Top Score
420.6
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# NM Unit 10 — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 10 spans 1.43 million acres across 6,150–9,191 ft elevation with 73% public land, offering a mix of accessible and remote country. The large unit size and high public-land percentage provide flexibility for DIY hunters seeking solitude, though competition for premium areas can be intense during rifle seasons. ## Herd Quality Trophy record data from the overlapping counties (McKinley and Cibola) shows a strong history of producing...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
28 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Elk-1-160)resident1,13759
2023Rifle (Elk-1-160)nonresident1364
2023Rifle (Elk-1-160)outfitter937
2023Rifle (Elk-1-162)resident77184
2023Archery (Elk-2-157)resident418105
2023Archery (Elk-2-157)nonresident1488
2023Archery (Elk-2-157)outfitter7912
2023Archery (Elk-2-158)resident591105
2023Archery (Elk-2-158)nonresident1688
2023Archery (Elk-2-158)outfitter7112
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-159)resident48859
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-159)nonresident874
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-159)outfitter717
2023Rifle (Elk-1-161)resident179101
2023Rifle (Elk-1-161)nonresident07
2023Rifle (Elk-1-162)nonresident06

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
14 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022Archery (Elk-2-128)12598.0%
2022Archery (Elk-2-129)12597.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Elk-3-130)70811.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-131)701420.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-132)1202218.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-133)10099.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-506)351440.0%