NM Elk Unit 16C
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NM 16C – Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access Unit 16C spans 6,158 to 9,241 feet across roughly 307,000 acres of mixed public and private land in southwestern New Mexico. With 84.5% public access, the unit offers substantial opportunity for unguided hunters. Elevation range supports diverse habitat from lower piñon-juniper and ponderosa pine into higher mixed conifer and aspen zones, typical of the Mogollon Plateau region. Terrain is moderately challenging but navigable; the high public-land percentage means adequate trail and ridge access for foot hunters. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping Unit 16C hold a robust history of trophy-class elk, with..
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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-2-251
Archery, Elk-2-252
Archery, Elk-2-284
Archery, Elk-2-285
Rifle, Elk-1-253
Rifle, Elk-1-254
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Rifle, Elk-1-255
Rifle, Elk-1-256
Rifle, Elk-1-257
Rifle, Elk-1-286
Rifle, Elk-1-287
Rifle, Elk-1-288
Rifle, Elk-1-289
Rifle, Elk-1-290
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-284 | 144 | 25 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-285 | 100 | 14 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-286 | 25 | 16 | 73.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-287 | 35 | 6 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-288 | 65 | 15 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-289 | 50 | 8 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-290 | 48 | 22 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-112 | 75 | 18 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-113 | 76 | 18 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-284 | 144 | 20 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-285 | 100 | 4 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-286 | 25 | 9 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-287 | 35 | 8 | 27.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-288 | 65 | 16 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-289 | 50 | 9 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-290 | 48 | 7 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-112 | 75 | 17 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-113 | 75 | 7 | 12.0% |
| 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% |
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
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