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New MexicoElk

NM Elk Unit 58

Total Acres
980,008
Public Land
21%
Elevation
4,322–8,162 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Elk-2-420) — Elk-2-420Sep 1, 2026Sep 14, 2026either
2026Archery (Elk-2-421) — Elk-2-421Sep 15, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Rifle (Elk-1-422) — Elk-1-422Oct 1, 2026Oct 5, 2026male
2026Rifle (Elk-1-423) — Elk-1-423Oct 17, 2026Oct 21, 2026male
2026Rifle (Elk-1-424) — Elk-1-424Dec 12, 2026Dec 16, 2026female

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 58 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 58 spans 980,000 acres from foothills (4,322 ft) to high country (8,162 ft), but only 21% is public land—a significant access constraint. Forum reports indicate heavy ATV/side-by-side use both on and off roads; expect crowding during rifle seasons. High-elevation areas near the unit 52 boundary experience severe cold in late season. ## Herd Quality No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios or population estimates) is provided for this unit....

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
19 recent records available — Sign up to see current data
2023Rifle (Elk-1-422)resident1674
2023Rifle (Elk-1-422)nonresident60
2023Rifle (Elk-1-422)outfitter10
2023Rifle (Elk-1-423)resident1508
2023Rifle (Elk-1-423)nonresident101
2023Rifle (Elk-1-423)outfitter21
2023Rifle (Elk-1-424)resident868
2023Rifle (Elk-1-424)nonresident01
2023Archery (Elk-2-420)resident304
2023Archery (Elk-2-420)nonresident00
2023Archery (Elk-2-421)resident394
2023Archery (Elk-2-421)nonresident00

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery (Elk-2-383)300.0%
2022Archery (Elk-2-384)22100.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-385)5360.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-386)10663.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-387)10340.0%