NM Elk Unit 19

NM 19 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 19 spans nearly 2.7 million acres across a dramatic elevation range of 3,862–8,840 feet, with 98% public land—a vast landscape dominated by national forest and public holdings. This exceptional public-land percentage offers unguided access without the private-land constraints common elsewhere in New Mexico. The unit's vertical spread supports both lower-country desert transitions and high-elevation alpine habitat, accommodating diverse hunting strategies from early-season lower-elevation pursuits to late-season high-country ventures. Hunt Character This is a land-rich unit suited to self-sufficient hunters comfortable navigating large, rugged terrain with minimal infrastructure. The combination..