NM Elk Unit 16D
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NM 16D — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 16D spans 301,346 acres across rugged high-country terrain, with elevations ranging from 5,650 to 9,747 feet. Nearly 90% is public land, providing extensive hunter access across national forest and public holdings. The unit's steep elevation gradient means terrain varies significantly from lower piñon-juniper foothills to high-elevation mixed conifer and alpine zones. This diversity creates multiple habitat niches and natural funneling routes as elk move between seasonal ranges. The high public-land percentage eliminates access friction common to many New Mexico units, allowing self-guided hunters to reach productive areas without permission-seeking..
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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-2-258
Archery, Elk-2-259
Archery, Elk-2-291
Archery, Elk-2-292
Rifle, Elk-1-260
Rifle, Elk-1-261
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Rifle, Elk-1-262
Rifle, Elk-1-263
Rifle, Elk-1-264
Rifle, Elk-1-293
Rifle, Elk-1-294
Rifle, Elk-1-295
Rifle, Elk-1-296
Rifle, Elk-1-297
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-291 | 91 | 41 | 49.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-292 | 60 | 21 | 35.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-293 | 25 | 18 | 73.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-294 | 55 | 29 | 54.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-295 | 50 | 16 | 35.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-296 | 50 | 23 | 52.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-297 | 50 | 14 | 33.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-114 | 75 | 43 | 62.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-115 | 75 | 25 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-291 | 90 | 28 | 35.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-292 | 60 | 13 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-293 | 25 | 16 | 65.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-294 | 55 | 28 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-295 | 50 | 17 | 36.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-296 | 50 | 20 | 51.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-297 | 51 | 33 | 65.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-114 | 75 | 46 | 61.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-115 | 75 | 32 | 43.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-258 | 90 | 29 | 36.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-259 | 61 | 20 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-260 | 25 | 16 | 63.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-261 | 55 | 26 | 47.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-262 | 50 | 25 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-263 | 50 | 22 | 43.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-264 | 50 | 17 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-515 | 75 | 40 | 54.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-516 | 75 | 34 | 46.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-291) — ELK-2-291 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-292) — ELK-2-292 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-114) — ELK-1-114 | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-115) — ELK-1-115 | Dec 26, 2026 — Dec 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-293) — ELK-1-293 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-294) — ELK-1-294 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-295) — ELK-1-295 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-296) — ELK-1-296 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-297) — ELK-1-297 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 16, 2026 | — | female |
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