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New MexicoElk

NM Elk Unit 48

Total Acres
242,197
Public Land
29%
Elevation
5,929–10,662 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Elk-2-372) — Elk-2-372Sep 1, 2026Sep 14, 2026either
2026Archery (Elk-2-373) — Elk-2-373Sep 15, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-374) — Elk-3-374Oct 10, 2026Oct 14, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
13
Avg Score
386.4
Top Score
434.4
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
34 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Elk-1-375)resident50963
2023Rifle (Elk-1-375)nonresident984
2023Rifle (Elk-1-375)outfitter508
2023Rifle (Elk-1-376)resident27154
2023Rifle (Elk-1-376)nonresident674
2023Rifle (Elk-1-376)outfitter526
2023Rifle (Elk-1-377)resident32742
2023Rifle (Elk-1-378)resident31445
2023Archery (Elk-2-372)resident19867
2023Archery (Elk-2-372)nonresident555
2023Archery (Elk-2-372)outfitter308
2023Archery (Elk-2-373)resident24967
2023Archery (Elk-2-373)nonresident905
2023Archery (Elk-2-373)outfitter228
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-374)resident18850
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-374)nonresident574
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-374)outfitter206
2023Rifle (Elk-1-377)nonresident03
2023Rifle (Elk-1-378)nonresident03

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery (Elk-2-335)931822.0%
2022Archery (Elk-2-336)921617.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Elk-3-337)501429.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-338)743040.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-339)501122.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-340)502857.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-341)543463.0%