NM Elk Unit 16B
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-279) — Elk-2-279 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-280) — Elk-2-280 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-281) — Elk-1-281 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-282) — Elk-1-282 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-283) — Elk-1-283 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 16B Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 16B spans 4,781–10,746 ft elevation across 603k acres of 100% public land—a massive, high-elevation wilderness unit. Eighty-seven percent wilderness coverage means backcountry access and self-sufficiency are essential; expect rugged terrain and limited road infrastructure. The scale and remoteness reward experienced hunters but demand solid logistics. ## Herd Quality & Population No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratio or population estimates)...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-281) | resident | 944 | 21 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-281) | nonresident | 671 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-281) | outfitter | 311 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-282) | resident | 702 | 67 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-282) | nonresident | 439 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-282) | outfitter | 269 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-283) | resident | 535 | 101 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-283) | nonresident | 345 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-283) | outfitter | 168 | 12 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-279) | resident | 705 | 189 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-279) | nonresident | 661 | 14 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-279) | outfitter | 307 | 22 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-280) | resident | 747 | 139 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-280) | nonresident | 820 | 10 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-280) | outfitter | 337 | 16 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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% |