NM Elk Unit 23
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NM 23 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 23 spans nearly 1.9 million acres across a dramatic elevation range—from 3,692 ft in lower foothills to 8,938 ft in alpine country. Two-thirds of the unit sits on public land, offering substantial opportunity for unguided hunters. Highway 180 runs through the unit and provides quick access to trailheads and parking areas, making this a reasonably walkable hunt from the road. The terrain supports both lower-elevation piñon-juniper and high-country mixed forest habitat. Forum reports confirm that accessible bull elk congregate near Fleming Canyon and other deep drainages on the unit's..
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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-2-298
Archery, Elk-2-299
Archery, Elk-2-304
Archery, Elk-2-331
Archery, Elk-2-332
Archery, Elk-2-337
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Muzzleloader, Elk-3-301
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-334
Rifle, Elk-1-300
Rifle, Elk-1-302
Rifle, Elk-1-303
Rifle, Elk-1-333
Rifle, Elk-1-335
Rifle, Elk-1-336
Rifle, Elk-1-338
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-331 | 125 | 35 | 31.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-332 | 75 | 13 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-337 | 15 | 1 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-334 | 75 | 9 | 14.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-333 | 25 | 12 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-335 | 75 | 20 | 31.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-336 | 20 | 10 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-338 | 20 | 3 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-331 | 125 | 22 | 19.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-332 | 75 | 10 | 13.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-337 | 15 | 1 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-334 | 75 | 17 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-333 | 25 | 18 | 74.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-335 | 75 | 20 | 27.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-336 | 20 | 13 | 67.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-338 | 20 | 9 | 44.0% |
| 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% |
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
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