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NM Elk Unit 52

Total Acres
269,358
Public Land
95%
Wilderness
7%
Elevation
7,977–11,066 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Elk-2-202) — Elk-2-202Sep 1, 2026Sep 14, 2026either
2026Archery (Elk-2-203) — Elk-2-203Sep 15, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-204) — Elk-3-204Oct 10, 2026Oct 14, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-205) — Elk-3-205Oct 10, 2026Oct 14, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-206) — Elk-3-206Oct 10, 2026Oct 14, 2026female
2026Rifle (Elk-1-126) — Elk-1-126Nov 28, 2026Dec 2, 2026female
2026Rifle (Elk-1-207) — Elk-1-207Oct 17, 2026Oct 21, 2026male
2026Rifle (Elk-1-208) — Elk-1-208Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026male
2026Rifle (Elk-1-209) — Elk-1-209Nov 14, 2026Nov 18, 2026female
2026Rifle (Elk-1-210) — Elk-1-210Nov 21, 2026Nov 25, 2026female
2026Rifle (Elk-1-211) — Elk-1-211Nov 21, 2026Nov 25, 2026female
2026Rifle (Elk-1-212) — Elk-1-212Dec 5, 2026Dec 9, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
1
Avg Score
398.4
Top Score
398.4
Recent (5yr)
0

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 52 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Conditions Unit 52 spans 7,977–11,066 ft with 95% public land, offering high-elevation elk habitat across rugged country. Forum reports indicate abundant road access (ATV trails dominate the unit), though the high country near the boundary can be brutally cold. Early-morning positioning near trailheads and light hiking (1–2 miles) is typical for productive hunting. ## Herd Quality & Trends Trophy record data is limited to a single entry (2004) from Rio...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
52 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Elk-1-207)resident2,677193
2023Rifle (Elk-1-207)nonresident51614
2023Rifle (Elk-1-207)outfitter33723
2023Rifle (Elk-1-208)resident1,404193
2023Rifle (Elk-1-208)nonresident32114
2023Rifle (Elk-1-208)outfitter20623
2023Rifle (Elk-1-211)resident1,29361
2023Rifle (Elk-1-211)outfitter37
2023Rifle (Elk-1-212)resident1,23097
2023Rifle (Elk-1-212)outfitter412
2023Archery (Elk-2-202)resident866193
2023Archery (Elk-2-202)nonresident43814
2023Archery (Elk-2-202)outfitter23823
2023Archery (Elk-2-203)resident1,247193
2023Archery (Elk-2-203)nonresident58214
2023Archery (Elk-2-203)outfitter33223
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-205)resident682101
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-205)nonresident2477
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-205)outfitter14512
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-206)resident27342
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-206)nonresident03
2023Rifle (Elk-1-209)resident26167
2023Rifle (Elk-1-209)nonresident05
2023Rifle (Elk-1-209)outfitter18
2023Rifle (Elk-1-210)resident11647
2023Rifle (Elk-1-210)nonresident03
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-204)resident6942
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-204)nonresident53
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-204)outfitter25
2023Rifle (Elk-1-211)nonresident04
2023Rifle (Elk-1-212)nonresident07

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
24 recent records available — Sign up to see current harvest data
2022Archery (Elk-2-173)2305728.0%
2022Archery (Elk-2-174)2303415.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Elk-3-175)501631.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Elk-3-176)1204336.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Elk-3-177)501734.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-178)2305323.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-179)2305323.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-180)803544.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-181)562748.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-182)732433.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-183)1157666.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-528)502245.0%