NM Elk Unit 30
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NM 30 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 30 spans 1.88 million acres across a substantial elevation range (3,099–7,394 ft), offering diverse habitat from lower piñon-juniper to high-country mixed conifer. With 80% public land, the unit provides abundant DIY access without heavy reliance on private ground. The broad acreage and public-land concentration make this a practical destination for self-sufficient hunters willing to scout and invest legwork. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NM 30 hold a legitimate record-book trophy history. Record-book entries from Otero County (24% overlap with this unit) show consistent production of bulls in the..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Elk-2-363
Archery, Elk-2-364
Archery, Elk-2-398
Archery, Elk-2-399
Rifle, Elk-1-365
Rifle, Elk-1-366
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Rifle, Elk-1-400
Rifle, Elk-1-401
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-398 | 20 | 4 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-399 | 20 | 2 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-400 | 20 | 10 | 56.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-401 | 30 | 14 | 48.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-398 | 20 | 4 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-399 | 20 | 6 | 32.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-400 | 20 | 18 | 94.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-401 | 30 | 12 | 41.0% |
| 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% |
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
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