NM Elk Unit 13

NM 13 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 13 spans nearly 2.85 million acres across a dramatic elevation range (4,591–9,445 ft), from lower piñon-juniper country to high-elevation mixed conifer. Public land comprises 68.5% of the unit, offering solid access for self-guided hunters. The substantial acreage and public-land percentage provide room to find uncontested country, though the scale demands solid navigation and physical conditioning for high-elevation country. Herd & Current Conditions Recent hunter reports indicate severe drought stress across the unit. Water sources—critical on this elevation gradient—have become limiting, with many stock tanks dry or minimal. Mule deer..