NM Elk Unit 50
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
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 50 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 50 spans 5,577–9,466 ft elevation across high-country mixed terrain with strong public land access (79%). Forum reports indicate heavy OHV pressure (ATVs and side-by-sides are common) and significant hunter density—expect crowds during rifle seasons. High-elevation hunts near the Unit 52 boundary can be brutally cold. ## Herd Quality No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) is available for this unit. Trophy record...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-189) | resident | 270 | 101 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-189) | nonresident | 114 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-189) | outfitter | 17 | 12 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-190) | resident | 222 | 105 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-190) | nonresident | 74 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-190) | outfitter | 4 | 12 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-191) | resident | 218 | 35 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-192) | resident | 285 | 38 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-187) | resident | 79 | 50 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-187) | nonresident | 49 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-187) | outfitter | 7 | 6 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-188) | resident | 93 | 46 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-188) | nonresident | 70 | 3 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-188) | outfitter | 8 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-191) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-192) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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% |