New Mexico — Elk

NM Elk Unit 43

Name: New Mexico Unit 43 Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

1,218,216

Public Land

27%

Elevation

4,557–8,177 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-410) — Elk-1-410	Oct 1, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026	—	either

AI Scout Analysis

# Unit NM 43 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** NM 43 spans a wide elevation range (4,557–8,177 ft) with only 27% public land, making access challenging on private ground. Forum reports note heavy ATV/side-by-side activity and cold high-country conditions near the unit boundary. High-elevation terrain transitions from lower foothills to alpine zones. **Herd Quality** Trophy record data is not available for this unit. Harvest success has been moderate to strong — recent rifle seasons...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
6 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-410)	resident	287	25
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-410)	nonresident	24	2
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-410)	outfitter	9	3

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2022	Rifle (Elk-1-378)	30	9	31.0%