NM Elk Unit 16E
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-298) — Elk-2-298 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-299) — Elk-2-299 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-301) — Elk-3-301 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-116) — Elk-1-116 | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-117) — Elk-1-117 | Dec 26, 2026 — Dec 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-300) — Elk-1-300 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-302) — Elk-1-302 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-303) — Elk-1-303 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-304) — Elk-1-304 | Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 16, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 16E – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 16E spans 6,775–9,476 ft with 63% public land, offering mid-to-high-elevation hunting across mixed terrain. Elevation variation provides habitat diversity and seasonal animal movement, with adequate public access for self-guided hunts. ## Herd Quality & Population No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) is provided in the available context. Consult recent New Mexico Department of Game and Fish survey data to assess...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-302) | resident | 613 | 45 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-302) | nonresident | 198 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-302) | outfitter | 112 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-303) | resident | 427 | 63 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-304) | resident | 324 | 63 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-298) | resident | 282 | 76 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-298) | nonresident | 190 | 5 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-298) | outfitter | 70 | 9 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-299) | resident | 266 | 50 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-299) | nonresident | 158 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-299) | outfitter | 69 | 6 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-301) | resident | 279 | 59 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-301) | nonresident | 118 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-301) | outfitter | 54 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-300) | resident | 556 | 21 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-300) | nonresident | 269 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-300) | outfitter | 118 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-303) | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-304) | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-265) | 90 | 18 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-266) | 60 | 10 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-268) | 70 | 17 | 24.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-267) | 25 | 18 | 70.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-269) | 70 | 27 | 39.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-270) | 75 | 24 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-271) | 75 | 30 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-517) | 74 | 25 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-518) | 75 | 19 | 25.0% |