NM Elk Unit 29
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-398) — Elk-2-398 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-399) — Elk-2-399 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-400) — Elk-1-400 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-401) — Elk-1-401 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 29 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 29 spans 756,271 acres of mid-to-high elevation terrain (3,644–7,250 ft) with 86% public land—excellent access for DIY hunters. The elevation range suggests mixed ponderosa/mixed conifer forest typical of south-central New Mexico's elk habitat. **Herd Quality** Trophy record data from Otero County (99% county overlap) shows historical strength with record-book entries dating back decades, including a 426-point bull in 2016. However, recent...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-400) | resident | 1,119 | 17 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-400) | nonresident | 168 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-400) | outfitter | 234 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-401) | resident | 893 | 25 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-401) | nonresident | 107 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-401) | outfitter | 85 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-398) | resident | 156 | 17 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-398) | nonresident | 35 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-398) | outfitter | 69 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-399) | resident | 368 | 17 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-399) | nonresident | 44 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-399) | outfitter | 84 | 2 |
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