NM Elk Unit 53
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-385) — Elk-2-385 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-386) — Elk-2-386 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-387) — Elk-3-387 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-127) — Elk-1-127 | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-128) — Elk-1-128 | Dec 26, 2026 — Dec 30, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-388) — Elk-1-388 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-389) — Elk-1-389 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-390) — Elk-1-390 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 53 Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** NM 53 spans 6,074–13,128 ft across 438,146 acres with strong public access (73.4%) and 19% designated wilderness. This high-elevation unit offers mixed terrain from lower ponderosa to alpine tundra, with significant backpacking opportunities for those willing to venture into remote country. **Herd Quality & Population** Trophy record data (Taos County overlap) shows historical production—including elite animals in the 1970s–90s—but recent entries...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-385) | resident | 157 | 55 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-385) | nonresident | 76 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-385) | outfitter | 15 | 6 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-386) | resident | 211 | 50 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-386) | nonresident | 107 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-386) | outfitter | 29 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-388) | resident | 357 | 67 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-388) | nonresident | 90 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-388) | outfitter | 11 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-389) | resident | 221 | 110 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-389) | nonresident | 79 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-389) | outfitter | 11 | 13 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-390) | resident | 290 | 79 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-390) | nonresident | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-391) | resident | 212 | 79 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-391) | nonresident | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-387) | resident | 149 | 42 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-387) | nonresident | 69 | 3 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-387) | outfitter | 18 | 5 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-348) | 65 | 5 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-349) | 60 | 5 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-350) | 50 | 10 | 21.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-351) | 80 | 4 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-352) | 131 | 14 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-353) | 94 | 8 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-354) | 94 | 14 | 15.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-355) | 40 | 1 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-529) | 59 | 4 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-530) | 59 | 5 | 8.0% |