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NM Elk Unit 22

Total Acres
251,341
Public Land
71%
Wilderness
42%
Elevation
4,467–10,867 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Elk-2-279) — Elk-2-279Sep 1, 2026Sep 14, 2026either
2026Archery (Elk-2-280) — Elk-2-280Sep 15, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Rifle (Elk-1-281) — Elk-1-281Oct 10, 2026Oct 14, 2026male
2026Rifle (Elk-1-282) — Elk-1-282Oct 17, 2026Oct 21, 2026male
2026Rifle (Elk-1-283) — Elk-1-283Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
49
Avg Score
382.6
Top Score
428.5
Recent (5yr)
3

AI Scout Analysis

# NM Unit 22 – Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 22 spans 4,467–10,867 ft with 71% public land and 42% wilderness. This is steep, mixed-terrain country with significant high-elevation alpine habitat and lower-elevation ponderosa/mixed conifer zones. The 42% wilderness component means some huntable country requires navigation on foot; nonresidents should be prepared for rugged terrain and self-sufficiency. Forum chatter mentions cold high-country conditions and ATV pressure—be aware of...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
30 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Archery (Elk-2-280)outfitter33716
2023Rifle (Elk-1-281)resident94421
2023Rifle (Elk-1-281)nonresident6712
2023Rifle (Elk-1-281)outfitter3112
2023Rifle (Elk-1-282)resident70267
2023Rifle (Elk-1-282)nonresident4395
2023Rifle (Elk-1-282)outfitter2698
2023Rifle (Elk-1-283)resident535101
2023Rifle (Elk-1-283)nonresident3457
2023Rifle (Elk-1-283)outfitter16812
2023Archery (Elk-2-279)resident705189
2023Archery (Elk-2-279)nonresident66114
2023Archery (Elk-2-279)outfitter30722
2023Archery (Elk-2-280)resident747139
2023Archery (Elk-2-280)nonresident82010

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery (Elk-2-246)2243216.0%
2022Archery (Elk-2-247)1652515.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-248)251455.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-249)1352418.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-250)1602717.0%