NM Elk Unit 13

# NM Unit 13 — Elk Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 13 spans 2.85 million acres across high elevation terrain (4,600–9,400 ft) with 68.5% public land access. This mid-to-high elevation zone supports mixed conifer and ponderosa pine habitat typical of northern New Mexico's premier elk country. The large unit size and solid public land percentage provide DIY hunting opportunity, though success requires self-sufficiency in navigating extensive terrain. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy records from overlapping counties (Cibola and Socorro) show consistent production of record-book bulls over three decades. The 2000s–2010s averaged 386–390 class entries; recent 2020s records...