NM Elk Unit 50
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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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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Elk-2-158
Archery, Elk-2-159
Archery, Elk-2-187
Archery, Elk-2-188
Rifle, Elk-1-160
Rifle, Elk-1-161
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Rifle, Elk-1-162
Rifle, Elk-1-163
Rifle, Elk-1-189
Rifle, Elk-1-190
Rifle, Elk-1-191
Rifle, Elk-1-192
2025 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-187 | 61 | 7 | 13.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-188 | 55 | 4 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-189 | 121 | 22 | 21.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-190 | 126 | 10 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-191 | 42 | 8 | 21.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-192 | 45 | 15 | 39.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-187 | 62 | 13 | 26.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-188 | 56 | 6 | 13.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-189 | 120 | 17 | 16.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-190 | 125 | 6 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-191 | 42 | 8 | 22.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-192 | 45 | 3 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-158 | 60 | 7 | 13.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-159 | 55 | 10 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-160 | 120 | 26 | 22.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-161 | 125 | 15 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-162 | 42 | 7 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-163 | 45 | 24 | 54.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-525 | 60 | 24 | 40.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-187) — ELK-2-187 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-188) — ELK-2-188 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-189) — ELK-1-189 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-190) — ELK-1-190 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-191) — ELK-1-191 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-192) — ELK-1-192 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 25, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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