NM Elk Unit 16C
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-284) — Elk-2-284 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-285) — Elk-2-285 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-112) — Elk-1-112 | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-113) — Elk-1-113 | Dec 26, 2026 — Dec 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-286) — Elk-1-286 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-287) — Elk-1-287 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-288) — Elk-1-288 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-289) — Elk-1-289 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-290) — Elk-1-290 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 16, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 16C Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 16C spans 6,100–9,200 ft elevation across 307,000 acres with 84.5% public land, offering substantial room to hunt mixed terrain. Early archery seasons (September) target lower elevations; late rifle hunts (October–November) push higher where elk concentrate. Accessible country with solid public-land opportunity. ## Herd Quality No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios) provided for this unit. Recent harvest success varies widely by season:...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-287) | resident | 954 | 29 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-287) | nonresident | 242 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-287) | outfitter | 105 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-288) | resident | 584 | 55 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-288) | nonresident | 172 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-288) | outfitter | 77 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-289) | resident | 587 | 42 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-289) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-289) | outfitter | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-290) | resident | 283 | 40 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-284) | resident | 392 | 121 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-284) | nonresident | 276 | 9 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-284) | outfitter | 106 | 14 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-285) | resident | 548 | 84 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-285) | nonresident | 293 | 6 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-285) | outfitter | 100 | 10 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-286) | resident | 747 | 21 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-286) | nonresident | 287 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-286) | outfitter | 136 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-290) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-251) | 144 | 14 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-252) | 100 | 12 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-253) | 25 | 8 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-254) | 50 | 16 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-255) | 91 | 15 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-256) | 50 | 7 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-257) | 48 | 11 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-513) | 75 | 20 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-514) | 75 | 30 | 40.0% |