NM Elk Unit 16A
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
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 16A Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 16A spans 412,273 acres across 4,873–9,991 ft elevation with 99.2% public land—excellent access for DIY hunters. High-elevation terrain in this range typically supports quality elk habitat with diverse hunting conditions from transition zones to high country. **Herd Quality** No current wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) is available for this unit. Harvest success rates vary significantly by season: early archery...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-275) | resident | 3,702 | 63 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-275) | nonresident | 1,775 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-275) | outfitter | 1,635 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-276) | resident | 1,931 | 84 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-276) | nonresident | 875 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-276) | outfitter | 951 | 10 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-277) | resident | 1,330 | 63 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-277) | outfitter | 6 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-278) | resident | 720 | 63 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-278) | outfitter | 4 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-272) | resident | 1,293 | 210 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-272) | nonresident | 1,463 | 15 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-272) | outfitter | 742 | 25 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-273) | resident | 1,630 | 126 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-273) | nonresident | 1,880 | 9 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-273) | outfitter | 1,209 | 15 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-274) | resident | 457 | 21 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-274) | nonresident | 78 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-274) | outfitter | 103 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-277) | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-278) | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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% |