NM Elk Unit 23
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-331) — Elk-2-331 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-332) — Elk-2-332 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-337) — Elk-2-337 | Dec 19, 2026 — Dec 23, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-334) — Elk-3-334 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-333) — Elk-1-333 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-335) — Elk-1-335 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-336) — Elk-1-336 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-338) — Elk-1-338 | Dec 19, 2026 — Dec 27, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 23 Elk — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 23 spans 1.87 million acres across high-elevation country (3,700–8,900 ft) with 65% public land. The unit offers accessible foot-access hunting from Highway 180 and surrounding roads; deep draws near Fleming Canyon reportedly hold elk. A mix of checkerboard private/public land requires careful route planning, but the public acreage is navigable for DIY hunters. ## Herd Quality & Population Trophy record data (Grant County, 60% overlap)...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-335) | resident | 644 | 63 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-335) | nonresident | 260 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-335) | outfitter | 179 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-336) | resident | 266 | 17 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-331) | resident | 391 | 105 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-331) | nonresident | 283 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-331) | outfitter | 161 | 12 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-332) | resident | 376 | 63 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-332) | nonresident | 301 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-332) | outfitter | 120 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-337) | resident | 55 | 13 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-337) | nonresident | 23 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-337) | outfitter | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-334) | resident | 217 | 63 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-334) | nonresident | 129 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-334) | outfitter | 70 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-333) | resident | 401 | 21 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-333) | nonresident | 164 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-333) | outfitter | 185 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-338) | resident | 72 | 17 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-338) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-336) | nonresident | 0 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-298) | 125 | 29 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-299) | 75 | 17 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-304) | 15 | 2 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-301) | 74 | 12 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-300) | 25 | 16 | 63.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-302) | 75 | 24 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-303) | 20 | 11 | 56.0% |