NM Elk Unit 48
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-372) — Elk-2-372 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-373) — Elk-2-373 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-374) — Elk-3-374 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# Unit 48 (NM) Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 48 spans 5,929–10,662 ft with mixed high-elevation terrain and lava rock. Only 29% public land makes access highly dependent on private land negotiations and landowner relationships. Forum feedback warns of limited public access and heavy side-by-side traffic on roads. High country near the unit 52 boundary experiences severe cold; be prepared for alpine conditions. **Herd Quality & Population** No current wildlife survey data (bull:cow...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-375) | resident | 509 | 63 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-375) | nonresident | 98 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-375) | outfitter | 50 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-376) | resident | 271 | 54 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-376) | nonresident | 67 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-376) | outfitter | 52 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-377) | resident | 327 | 42 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-378) | resident | 314 | 45 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-372) | resident | 198 | 67 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-372) | nonresident | 55 | 5 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-372) | outfitter | 30 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-373) | resident | 249 | 67 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-373) | nonresident | 90 | 5 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-373) | outfitter | 22 | 8 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-374) | resident | 188 | 50 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-374) | nonresident | 57 | 4 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-374) | outfitter | 20 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-377) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-378) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-335) | 93 | 18 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-336) | 92 | 16 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-337) | 50 | 14 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-338) | 74 | 30 | 40.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-339) | 50 | 11 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-340) | 50 | 28 | 57.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-341) | 54 | 34 | 63.0% |