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NM Elk Unit 50

Total Acres
590,423
Public Land
79%
Elevation
5,577–9,466 ft

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NM 50 — Tactical Analysis Terrain & Access NM 50 spans 590,000+ acres across 5,577–9,466 ft elevation, with nearly 80% public land—a solid foundation for self-guided access. The elevation range supports both lower-country transition zones and high-alpine habitat. Terrain is rugged enough to discourage casual pressure but accessible enough for prepared hunters willing to cover ground. Forum reports note heavy side-by-side traffic both on and off road, particularly in the high country near adjacent units. Plan your scouting and hunting accordingly to avoid the most trafficked corridors. Trophy Potential The counties overlapping NM 50 hold a modest but noteworthy..

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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Elk-2-158

Nonresident15%drew in 2022 (1 in 7)
1 applied · 4 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident93%drew in 2022
2 applied · 50 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Elk-2-159

Nonresident11%drew in 2022 (1 in 9)
4 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident64%drew in 2022
14 applied · 46 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Elk-2-187

Nonresident7.1%drew in 2024 (1 in 14)
88 applied · 4 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident78%drew in 2024
103 applied · 50 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Elk-2-188

Nonresident7.9%drew in 2024 (1 in 13)
68 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident72%drew in 2024
102 applied · 46 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Elk-1-160

Nonresident16%drew in 2022 (1 in 6)
3 applied · 7 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident46%drew in 2022 (1 in 2)
24 applied · 101 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Elk-1-161

Nonresident16%drew in 2022 (1 in 6)
4 applied · 8 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident70%drew in 2022
29 applied · 105 tags · equal-chance random draw
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Rifle, Elk-1-162

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident25%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
68 applied · 35 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Elk-1-163

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident21%drew in 2022 (1 in 5)
73 applied · 38 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Elk-1-189

Nonresident7.4%drew in 2024 (1 in 14)
162 applied · 7 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident46%drew in 2024 (1 in 2)
330 applied · 101 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Elk-1-190

Nonresident8.9%drew in 2024 (1 in 11)
142 applied · 8 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident63%drew in 2024
251 applied · 105 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Elk-1-191

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2023
0 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident29%drew in 2024 (1 in 3)
172 applied · 35 tags · equal-chance random draw

Rifle, Elk-1-192

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2023
0 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident21%drew in 2024 (1 in 5)
268 applied · 38 tags · equal-chance random draw

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Archery, Elk-2-18761713.0%
2024Archery, Elk-2-1885549.0%
2024Rifle, Elk-1-1891212221.0%
2024Rifle, Elk-1-190126109.0%
2024Rifle, Elk-1-19142821.0%
2024Rifle, Elk-1-192451539.0%
2023Archery, Elk-2-187621326.0%
2023Archery, Elk-2-18856613.0%
2023Rifle, Elk-1-1891201716.0%
2023Rifle, Elk-1-19012566.0%
2023Rifle, Elk-1-19142822.0%
2023Rifle, Elk-1-1924539.0%
2022Archery, Elk-2-15860713.0%
2022Archery, Elk-2-159551018.0%
2022Rifle, Elk-1-1601202622.0%
2022Rifle, Elk-1-1611251512.0%
2022Rifle, Elk-1-16242717.0%
2022Rifle, Elk-1-163452454.0%
2022Rifle, Elk-1-525602440.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Elk-2-187) — ELK-2-187Sep 1, 2026Sep 14, 2026either
2026Archery (Elk-2-188) — ELK-2-188Sep 15, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Rifle (Elk-1-189) — ELK-1-189Oct 10, 2026Oct 14, 2026male
2026Rifle (Elk-1-190) — ELK-1-190Oct 17, 2026Oct 21, 2026male
2026Rifle (Elk-1-191) — ELK-1-191Nov 7, 2026Nov 11, 2026female
2026Rifle (Elk-1-192) — ELK-1-192Nov 21, 2026Nov 25, 2026female

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
4
Avg Score
397
Top Score
414
Recent (5yr)
0

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