NM Elk Unit 18
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-393) — Elk-2-393 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-394) — Elk-2-394 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-395) — Elk-1-395 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 18 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 18 spans 1.56 million acres across mid-to-high elevation (4,500–7,400 ft) with 70% public land access. This size and public land percentage offer solid opportunity for self-guided hunts, though the unit is large and requires scouting to locate elk concentrations efficiently. **Herd Quality** No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) is available for this unit. Harvest success varies considerably: rifle hunts show strong...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-395) | resident | 379 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-395) | nonresident | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-395) | outfitter | 115 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-393) | resident | 98 | 21 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-393) | nonresident | 28 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-393) | outfitter | 8 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-394) | resident | 120 | 21 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-394) | nonresident | 35 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-394) | outfitter | 31 | 2 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-357) | 25 | 2 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-358) | 25 | 7 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-359) | 10 | 4 | 38.0% |