NM Elk Unit 12
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NM 12 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 12 spans 6,009–8,461 ft across approximately 1.66 million acres, with 52% public land providing solid access to mid-elevation and high-country habitat. The elevation band supports mixed forest and open terrain typical of New Mexico's transition zones. Public acreage allows unguided hunting across a substantial portion of the unit, though significant private ground exists and will require landowner permission or outfitter access. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NM 12 hold a strong historical record of trophy-class elk production, shared with neighboring units in the same counties. Recent entries from 2020–2023..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Elk-2-213
Archery, Elk-2-214
Archery, Elk-2-222
Archery, Elk-2-246
Archery, Elk-2-247
Archery, Elk-2-255
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Rifle, Elk-1-215
Rifle, Elk-1-216
Rifle, Elk-1-217
Rifle, Elk-1-218
Rifle, Elk-1-219
Rifle, Elk-1-220
Rifle, Elk-1-221
Rifle, Elk-1-248
Rifle, Elk-1-249
Rifle, Elk-1-250
Rifle, Elk-1-251
Rifle, Elk-1-252
Rifle, Elk-1-253
Rifle, Elk-1-254
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-246 | 36 | 16 | 48.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-247 | 35 | 12 | 38.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-255 | 25 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-248 | 35 | 16 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-249 | 61 | 19 | 35.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-250 | 81 | 27 | 35.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-251 | 80 | 22 | 32.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-252 | 60 | 16 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-253 | 60 | 22 | 43.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-254 | 64 | 27 | 46.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-246 | 36 | 13 | 37.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-247 | 35 | 16 | 47.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-255 | 25 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-248 | 35 | 18 | 55.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-249 | 60 | 23 | 39.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-250 | 81 | 24 | 32.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-251 | 80 | 12 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-252 | 60 | 24 | 48.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-253 | 60 | 24 | 44.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-254 | 64 | 29 | 49.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-213 | 36 | 16 | 60.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-214 | 35 | 12 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-222 | 24 | 1 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-215 | 35 | 16 | 45.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-216 | 60 | 23 | 39.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-217 | 80 | 32 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-218 | 80 | 31 | 39.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-219 | 60 | 27 | 45.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-220 | 60 | 31 | 51.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-221 | 64 | 28 | 43.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-246) — ELK-2-246 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-247) — ELK-2-247 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-255) — ELK-2-255 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 16, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-248) — ELK-1-248 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-249) — ELK-1-249 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-250) — ELK-1-250 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-251) — ELK-1-251 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-252) — ELK-1-252 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 25, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-253) — ELK-1-253 | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-254) — ELK-1-254 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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