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New MexicoElk

NM Elk Unit 2C

Total Acres
516,382
Public Land
97%
Elevation
5,416–7,564 ft

Terrain Difficulty

Steepness
7° avg slope
Extreme Slopes
18° steepest 10%
Ruggedness
±8° variability
Vertical Relief
2,148 ft relief
Altitude
7,564 ft max
Remoteness
0% wilderness

Moderate terrain — broken, dissected terrain and steep, sustained slopes.

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NM 2C — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 2C spans over 516,000 acres across 5,416–7,564 ft elevation, with 97% public land. The unit offers excellent access across a mix of high-desert and forested terrain. Elevation variation supports diverse elk habitat from piñon-juniper lowlands through ponderosa pine to mixed conifer at the high end, creating multiple hunting zones and reducing pressure concentration. Hunt Character This unit suits hunters comfortable with high-desert conditions and variable terrain. The substantial public-land base means self-reliant access is viable, though the high elevation band near the northern boundary can be harsh in..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Elk-2-129

Nonresident6.9%drew in 2024 (1 in 15)
190 applied · 7 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident35%drew in 2024 (1 in 3)
482 applied · 101 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Elk-2-130

Nonresident4.9%drew in 2024 (1 in 21)
258 applied · 7 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident20%drew in 2024 (1 in 5)
817 applied · 101 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-131

Nonresident7.2%drew in 2024 (1 in 14)
231 applied · 8 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident19%drew in 2024 (1 in 5)
1,049 applied · 113 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Elk-1-106

Nonresident60%drew in 2022
2 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident6.0%drew in 2022 (1 in 17)
412 applied · 42 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Elk-1-132

Nonresident2.1%drew in 2024 (1 in 48)
370 applied · 5 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident4.5%drew in 2024 (1 in 22)
2,359 applied · 71 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Elk-1-133

Resident8.3%drew in 2024 (1 in 12)
2,026 applied · 105 tags · equal-chance random draw
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Rifle, Elk-1-134

Resident28%drew in 2024 (1 in 4)
296 applied · 63 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Elk-1-135

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2023
0 applied · 4 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident8.1%drew in 2024 (1 in 12)
1,309 applied · 63 tags · equal-chance random draw

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Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Rifle (Elk-1-135) — ELK-1-135Dec 5, 2026Dec 9, 2026female

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
1
Avg Score
398.4
Top Score
398.4
Recent (5yr)
0

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