NM Elk Unit 38
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-408) — Elk-1-408 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-409) — Elk-1-409 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 38 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Conditions** Unit 38 spans 4,458–8,588 feet across roughly 2.1 million acres with only 30% public land—a challenging draw and access situation. Piñon-juniper dominates lower elevations around Corona; higher terrain offers mixed cover suitable for early-season stalking during October's brief seasons (5-day windows, mid-October rut timing). **Herd Quality & Population** No current wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios) is available for this unit. However,...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-408) | resident | 324 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-408) | nonresident | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-408) | outfitter | 25 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-409) | resident | 173 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-409) | nonresident | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-409) | outfitter | 10 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-373) | 10 | 6 | 56.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-374) | 10 | 3 | 25.0% |