NM Elk Unit 52
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-202) — Elk-2-202 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-203) — Elk-2-203 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-204) — Elk-3-204 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-205) — Elk-3-205 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-206) — Elk-3-206 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-126) — Elk-1-126 | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-207) — Elk-1-207 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-208) — Elk-1-208 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-209) — Elk-1-209 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-210) — Elk-1-210 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 25, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-211) — Elk-1-211 | Nov 21, 2026 — Nov 25, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-212) — Elk-1-212 | Dec 5, 2026 — Dec 9, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-207) | resident | 2,677 | 193 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-207) | nonresident | 516 | 14 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-207) | outfitter | 337 | 23 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-208) | resident | 1,404 | 193 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-208) | nonresident | 321 | 14 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-208) | outfitter | 206 | 23 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-211) | resident | 1,293 | 61 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-211) | outfitter | 3 | 7 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-212) | resident | 1,230 | 97 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-212) | outfitter | 4 | 12 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-202) | resident | 866 | 193 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-202) | nonresident | 438 | 14 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-202) | outfitter | 238 | 23 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-203) | resident | 1,247 | 193 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-203) | nonresident | 582 | 14 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-203) | outfitter | 332 | 23 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-205) | resident | 682 | 101 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-205) | nonresident | 247 | 7 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-205) | outfitter | 145 | 12 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-206) | resident | 273 | 42 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-206) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-209) | resident | 261 | 67 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-209) | nonresident | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-209) | outfitter | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-210) | resident | 116 | 47 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-210) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-204) | resident | 69 | 42 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-204) | nonresident | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-204) | outfitter | 2 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-211) | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-212) | nonresident | 0 | 7 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-173) | 230 | 57 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-174) | 230 | 34 | 15.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-175) | 50 | 16 | 31.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-176) | 120 | 43 | 36.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-177) | 50 | 17 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-178) | 230 | 53 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-179) | 230 | 53 | 23.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-180) | 80 | 35 | 44.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-181) | 56 | 27 | 48.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-182) | 73 | 24 | 33.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-183) | 115 | 76 | 66.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-528) | 50 | 22 | 45.0% |