NM Elk Unit 47

NM 47 Tactical Overview. Terrain & Access NM 47 spans 772,000 acres across dramatic elevation—from 4,400 ft in lower country to over 7,200 ft in high peaks. Only 26% is public land, creating a fragmented access landscape where much terrain is private. Forum reports indicate private-land unitization (landowner partnerships that open acreage to hunters) substantially expands huntable ground beyond raw public-land percentages. The unit supports mixed conifer and sagebrush habitat across its elevation band, typical of north-central New Mexico terrain. Lower-country (4,400–5,500 ft) offers easier access and warmer conditions; high country above 6,500 ft presents steeper, rougher terrain..