NM Elk Unit 42

NM 42 — Tactical Overview Terrain & Access NM 42 spans 2.75 million acres across a wide elevation range (3,676–7,028 ft), but only 10% is public land—a significant constraint for unguided hunters. The bulk of huntable acreage is private, requiring outfitter partnerships or landowner permission. The unit's vast acreage includes both lower-elevation scrub country and high-country terrain capable of holding elk across seasons. Hunt Character This is fundamentally a private-land-dependent unit. Independent public-land access is severely limited by the 10% public footprint, making self-guided hunts logistically difficult. Hunters planning a DIY approach will need to scout aggressively or secure..