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NM Elk Unit 30

Total Acres
1,883,457
Public Land
80%
Elevation
3,099–7,394 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Elk-2-398) — Elk-2-398Sep 1, 2026Sep 14, 2026either
2026Archery (Elk-2-399) — Elk-2-399Sep 15, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Rifle (Elk-1-400) — Elk-1-400Oct 1, 2026Oct 5, 2026either
2026Rifle (Elk-1-401) — Elk-1-401Oct 10, 2026Oct 14, 2026either

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
16
Avg Score
386.9
Top Score
426
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Elk-1-400)resident1,11917
2023Rifle (Elk-1-400)nonresident1681
2023Rifle (Elk-1-400)outfitter2342
2023Rifle (Elk-1-401)resident89325
2023Rifle (Elk-1-401)nonresident1072
2023Rifle (Elk-1-401)outfitter853
2023Archery (Elk-2-398)resident15617
2023Archery (Elk-2-398)nonresident351
2023Archery (Elk-2-398)outfitter692
2023Archery (Elk-2-399)resident36817
2023Archery (Elk-2-399)nonresident441
2023Archery (Elk-2-399)outfitter842

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery (Elk-2-363)10443.0%
2022Archery (Elk-2-364)10444.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-365)10880.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-366)201160.0%