NM Elk Unit 28

NM 28 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 28 spans nearly 688,000 acres across a significant elevation range (3,966–7,489 ft), with 99.9% public land. This expansive public-land footprint offers hunters genuine access across diverse habitat — from lower-elevation juniper and ponderosa pine to high-country mixed conifer and alpine ridges. The broad elevation band supports varied elk and mule deer populations across distinct seasonal ranges and microhabitats. Public-land dominance means minimal permission barriers, though the unit's size requires solid navigation skills and willingness to pack into less-trafficked country. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NM 28 hold a..