NM Elk Unit 21A
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Unit 21A — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access Unit 21A spans nearly 300,000 acres across high-elevation habitat, ranging from 5,600 to over 10,100 feet. Almost all land is public, with 27% protected as wilderness. The unit's elevation spread supports both productive lower-country and alpine terrain, creating diverse elk habitat across the landscape. Access to public land is straightforward—no outfitter requirement. However, the substantial wilderness component means portions of the unit require backcountry hiking or backpack capability. Nonresident DIY hunters can access non-wilderness public ground via maintained roads and trailheads; those targeting higher-elevation country will need to plan multiday..
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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-2-281
Archery, Elk-2-282
Archery, Elk-2-287
Archery, Elk-2-314
Archery, Elk-2-315
Archery, Elk-2-320
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Rifle, Elk-1-283
Rifle, Elk-1-284
Rifle, Elk-1-285
Rifle, Elk-1-286
Rifle, Elk-1-316
Rifle, Elk-1-317
Rifle, Elk-1-318
Rifle, Elk-1-319
2025 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-314 | 50 | 14 | 31.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-315 | 50 | 11 | 24.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-320 | 15 | 1 | 8.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-316 | 15 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-317 | 35 | 9 | 30.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-318 | 55 | 13 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-319 | 30 | 12 | 44.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-314 | 50 | 7 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-315 | 50 | 8 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-320 | 15 | 2 | 13.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-316 | 15 | 6 | 43.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-317 | 35 | 8 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-318 | 55 | 12 | 21.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-319 | 30 | 14 | 47.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-281 | 50 | 7 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-282 | 50 | 12 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-287 | 15 | 1 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-283 | 15 | 6 | 38.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-284 | 35 | 8 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-285 | 55 | 15 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-286 | 30 | 9 | 30.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-314) — ELK-2-314 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-315) — ELK-2-315 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-320) — ELK-2-320 | Dec 19, 2026 — Dec 23, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-316) — ELK-1-316 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-317) — ELK-1-317 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-318) — ELK-1-318 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-319) — ELK-1-319 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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