NM Elk Unit 16B
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — Archery Draw | Sep 1, 2025 — Sep 14, 2025 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle PMZ | Oct 11, 2025 — Dec 31, 2025 | — | — |
| 2026 | Rifle — Rifle Draw | Oct 11, 2025 — Oct 15, 2025 | — | — |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# Unit 16B Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 16B spans 4,781–10,746 ft elevation across 602,865 acres of 100% public land, with 87% designated wilderness. Expect rugged, high-country terrain with significant backcountry access challenges. Wilderness areas require drop-camp or outfitter support for most hunts — self-supported DIY foot travel is the main alternative. ## Herd Quality & Population No population or bull:cow ratio data is available for this unit. Assess herd status through harvest trends: archery success rates in 2024 ranged 17–23% (modest but viable), while rifle hunts posted 16–44% success depending on season timing. These modest success rates...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags | Draw % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-281) | resident | 980 | 21 | 3.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-281) | nonresident | 634 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-281) | outfitter | 192 | 2 | 2.2% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-282) | resident | 674 | 67 | 15.1% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-282) | nonresident | 283 | 5 | 2.8% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-282) | outfitter | 115 | 8 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-283) | resident | 656 | 101 | 25.3% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-283) | nonresident | 310 | 7 | 3.9% |
| 2025 | rifle (ELK-1-283) | outfitter | 78 | 12 | 27.1% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-279) | resident | 584 | 189 | 59.1% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-279) | nonresident | 600 | 14 | 4.0% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-279) | outfitter | 195 | 22 | 18.1% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-280) | resident | 661 | 139 | 35.5% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-280) | nonresident | 775 | 10 | 2.3% |
| 2025 | archery (ELK-2-280) | outfitter | 211 | 16 | 13.6% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-281) | resident | 990 | 21 | 3.1% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-281) | nonresident | 648 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-281) | outfitter | 209 | 2 | 1.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-282) | resident | 611 | 67 | 16.7% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-282) | nonresident | 254 | 5 | 3.2% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-282) | outfitter | 150 | 8 | 8.5% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-283) | resident | 669 | 101 | 24.8% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-283) | nonresident | 254 | 7 | 4.9% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-283) | outfitter | 112 | 12 | 19.3% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-279) | resident | 563 | 189 | 58.6% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-279) | nonresident | 528 | 14 | 4.2% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-279) | outfitter | 193 | 22 | 18.5% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-280) | resident | 726 | 139 | 32.2% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-280) | nonresident | 780 | 10 | 2.3% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-280) | outfitter | 239 | 16 | 11.7% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-281) | resident | 944 | 21 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-281) | nonresident | 671 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-281) | outfitter | 311 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-282) | resident | 702 | 67 | 14.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-282) | nonresident | 439 | 5 | 2.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-282) | outfitter | 269 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-283) | resident | 535 | 101 | 30.2% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-283) | nonresident | 345 | 7 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-283) | outfitter | 168 | 12 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-279) | resident | 705 | 189 | 48.8% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-279) | nonresident | 661 | 14 | 3.9% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-279) | outfitter | 307 | 22 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-280) | resident | 747 | 139 | 31.5% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-280) | nonresident | 820 | 10 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-280) | outfitter | 337 | 16 | 0.0% |
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Get StartedHarvest Data
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-279) | 225 | 35 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | archery (ELK-2-280) | 165 | 35 | 23.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-283) | 120 | 23 | 21.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-281) | 25 | 11 | 44.0% |
| 2024 | rifle (ELK-1-282) | 80 | 13 | 16.2% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-279) | 225 | 21 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-281) | 25 | 11 | 45.0% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-282) | 80 | 18 | 24.0% |
| 2023 | archery (ELK-2-280) | 165 | 18 | 10.9% |
| 2023 | rifle (ELK-1-283) | 120 | 21 | 17.5% |
| 2022 | archery (ELK-2-246) | 224 | 32 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | archery (ELK-2-247) | 165 | 25 | 15.0% |
| 2022 | rifle (ELK-1-248) | 25 | 14 | 55.0% |
| 2022 | rifle (ELK-1-249) | 135 | 24 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | rifle (ELK-1-250) | 160 | 27 | 17.0% |
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