New Mexico — Elk

NM Elk Unit 36

Name: New Mexico Unit 36 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

635,432

Public Land

54%

Wilderness

Elevation

4,261–11,552 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery (Elk-2-358) — Elk-2-358	Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery (Elk-2-359) — Elk-2-359	Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader (Elk-3-360) — Elk-3-360	Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-121) — Elk-1-121	Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-122) — Elk-1-122	Dec 26, 2026 — Dec 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-361) — Elk-1-361	Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-362) — Elk-1-362	Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026	—	either
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-363) — Elk-1-363	Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-364) — Elk-1-364	Dec 12, 2026 — Dec 16, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-365) — Elk-1-365	Jan 23, 2026 — Jan 27, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

381.5

Top Score

426

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 36 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 36 spans 635,432 acres across a dramatic elevation range (4,261–11,552 ft), offering diverse terrain from high-country meadows to lower piñon-juniper foothills. With 54% public land, you'll have significant opportunity to scout and hunt independently, though private land intermingled throughout the unit requires careful planning. Elevation and vertical relief create distinct seasonal movement patterns and weapon-specific advantages. **Herd...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
42 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-361)	resident	4,473	118
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-361)	nonresident	1,210	8
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-361)	outfitter	701	14
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-362)	resident	2,655	118
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-362)	nonresident	737	8
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-362)	outfitter	592	14
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-363)	resident	1,157	84
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-363)	outfitter	17	10
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-364)	resident	684	84
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-364)	outfitter	11	10
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-365)	resident	584	84
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-365)	outfitter	6	10
2023	Archery (Elk-2-358)	resident	843	118
2023	Archery (Elk-2-358)	nonresident	532	8
2023	Archery (Elk-2-358)	outfitter	376	14
2023	Archery (Elk-2-359)	resident	1,327	118
2023	Archery (Elk-2-359)	nonresident	778	8
2023	Archery (Elk-2-359)	outfitter	479	14
2023	Muzzleloader (Elk-3-360)	resident	1,180	118
2023	Muzzleloader (Elk-3-360)	nonresident	566	8
2023	Muzzleloader (Elk-3-360)	outfitter	405	14
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-363)	nonresident	0	6
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-364)	nonresident	0	6
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-365)	nonresident	0	6

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2022	Archery (Elk-2-322)	134	57	45.0%
2022	Archery (Elk-2-323)	132	48	36.0%
2022	Muzzleloader (Elk-3-324)	140	70	50.0%
2022	Rifle (Elk-1-325)	140	90	64.0%
2022	Rifle (Elk-1-326)	140	70	50.0%
2022	Rifle (Elk-1-327)	100	46	46.0%
2022	Rifle (Elk-1-328)	100	59	59.0%
2022	Rifle (Elk-1-522)	60	35	59.0%
2022	Rifle (Elk-1-523)	60	37	62.0%