NM Elk Unit 49
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-379) — Elk-2-379 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-380) — Elk-2-380 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-123) — Elk-1-123 | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-381) — Elk-1-381 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-382) — Elk-1-382 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-383) — Elk-1-383 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-384) — Elk-1-384 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 49 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 49 spans 5,842–11,942 ft with 88% public land—a high-elevation mixed unit offering diverse terrain from lower piñon-juniper to alpine. The steep elevation gradient and heavy ATV/side-by-side traffic noted in forums suggest good road access but moderate competition during rifle seasons. **Herd Status** No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) is provided for this unit. Harvest data shows moderate to solid rifle success...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-381) | resident | 1,259 | 65 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-381) | nonresident | 248 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-381) | outfitter | 128 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-382) | resident | 634 | 64 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-382) | nonresident | 204 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-382) | outfitter | 70 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-383) | resident | 662 | 65 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-384) | resident | 542 | 65 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-379) | resident | 383 | 50 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-379) | nonresident | 155 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-379) | outfitter | 77 | 6 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-380) | resident | 569 | 50 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-380) | nonresident | 235 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-380) | outfitter | 80 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-383) | nonresident | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-384) | nonresident | 0 | 5 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-342) | 60 | 9 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-343) | 59 | 16 | 27.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-344) | 77 | 37 | 48.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-345) | 76 | 25 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-346) | 77 | 40 | 52.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-347) | 77 | 28 | 36.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-524) | 50 | 10 | 19.0% |