NM Elk Unit 42
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-411) — Elk-2-411 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-412) — Elk-2-412 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-413) — Elk-1-413 | Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026 | — | either |
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 42 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 42 spans 2.75 million acres across a wide elevation range (3,676–7,028 ft), but only 10% is public land—heavily private. Forum reports note abundant ATV traffic and cold high-country conditions near the unit 52 boundary. Low public-land availability severely constrains DIY hunting; outfitter access to private land is a practical advantage here. ## Herd Quality & Population No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) is...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-413) | resident | 180 | 11 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-413) | nonresident | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-413) | outfitter | 14 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-411) | resident | 46 | 11 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-411) | nonresident | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-411) | outfitter | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-412) | resident | 48 | 11 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-412) | nonresident | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-412) | outfitter | 2 | 1 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-375) | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-376) | 10 | 1 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-377) | 10 | 4 | 50.0% |