NM Elk Unit 30
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 30 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 30 spans 1.88 million acres across a wide elevation range (3,099–7,394 ft) with 80% public land access. This substantial public acreage supports diverse terrain and good opportunity for self-guided hunters. The elevation spread indicates mixed habitat from lower desert to high country. **Herd Quality** Wildlife survey data is not available for this unit. Herd quality assessment depends on current population monitoring — consult New Mexico Game...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 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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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-363) | 10 | 4 | 43.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-364) | 10 | 4 | 44.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-365) | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-366) | 20 | 11 | 60.0% |