NM Elk Unit 45
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-366) — Elk-2-366 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-367) — Elk-2-367 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-368) — Elk-3-368 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-371) — Elk-3-371 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-369) — Elk-1-369 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-370) — Elk-1-370 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 45 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 45 is a massive, rugged high-country elk zone spanning 5,600–13,000 ft elevation with 82% public land and 23% designated wilderness. Forum feedback is emphatic: **horses are essential** for this unit — the backcountry is deep and packing out elk is physically impossible without pack animals. Access from the east is severely limited. This is a remote, physically demanding hunt requiring significant preparation and fitness. ## Herd Quality No...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-369) | resident | 1,253 | 118 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-369) | nonresident | 197 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-369) | outfitter | 50 | 14 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-370) | resident | 640 | 118 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-370) | nonresident | 99 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-370) | outfitter | 28 | 14 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-366) | resident | 381 | 63 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-366) | nonresident | 294 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-366) | outfitter | 81 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-367) | resident | 535 | 61 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-367) | nonresident | 392 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-367) | outfitter | 80 | 7 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-368) | resident | 490 | 114 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-368) | nonresident | 333 | 8 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-368) | outfitter | 53 | 14 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-371) | resident | 223 | 41 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-371) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-371) | outfitter | 5 | 5 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-329) | 74 | 20 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-330) | 73 | 19 | 30.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-331) | 136 | 32 | 27.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-334) | 49 | 11 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-332) | 140 | 21 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-333) | 140 | 17 | 13.0% |