NM Elk Unit 16A
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NM 16A — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 16A spans 412,273 acres of nearly pristine public land (99.2%), ranging from mid-elevation pinyon-juniper country at 4,873 feet to high alpine terrain above 9,991 feet. This elevation breadth offers diverse elk habitat and multiple entry points across the unit's expansive footprint. Access via roads and trails is viable across lower and mid-elevation zones, though higher elevations will demand foot travel and solid backcountry navigation skills. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping Unit 16A hold a strong record-book history spanning decades, with consistent trophy-class production across recent years. Trophy-quality animals..
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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-2-239
Archery, Elk-2-240
Archery, Elk-2-272
Archery, Elk-2-273
Rifle, Elk-1-241
Rifle, Elk-1-242
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Rifle, Elk-1-243
Rifle, Elk-1-244
Rifle, Elk-1-245
Rifle, Elk-1-274
Rifle, Elk-1-275
Rifle, Elk-1-276
Rifle, Elk-1-277
Rifle, Elk-1-278
2025 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-272 | 251 | 60 | 26.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-273 | 150 | 42 | 30.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-274 | 25 | 14 | 58.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-275 | 75 | 43 | 62.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-276 | 100 | 30 | 33.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-277 | 75 | 38 | 58.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-278 | 75 | 37 | 53.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-110 | 75 | 50 | 71.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-111 | 75 | 36 | 60.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-272 | 251 | 36 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-273 | 150 | 30 | 22.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-274 | 27 | 15 | 62.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-275 | 76 | 41 | 57.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-276 | 100 | 38 | 41.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-277 | 76 | 29 | 43.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-278 | 75 | 36 | 56.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-110 | 75 | 47 | 68.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-111 | 75 | 30 | 54.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-239 | 250 | 28 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-240 | 150 | 33 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-241 | 25 | 12 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-242 | 75 | 31 | 41.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-243 | 125 | 48 | 38.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-244 | 75 | 20 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-245 | 75 | 26 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-511 | 75 | 41 | 55.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-512 | 75 | 20 | 27.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-272) — ELK-2-272 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-273) — ELK-2-273 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-110) — ELK-1-110 | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-111) — ELK-1-111 | Dec 26, 2026 — Dec 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-274) — ELK-1-274 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-275) — ELK-1-275 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-276) — ELK-1-276 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-277) — ELK-1-277 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-278) — ELK-1-278 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 16, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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