NM Elk Unit 5A
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NM 5A — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 5A spans 146,000 acres between 6,800 and 7,950 feet, covering high-elevation ponderosa and mixed-conifer country typical of north-central New Mexico. Public land represents only 16% of the unit—a low figure that heavily constrains hunting opportunity. The majority of acreage is private, making access a central planning point. Successful hunters typically rely on prior landowner relationships, outfitter connections, or year-round scouting to secure permission. The moderate elevation range supports both ridge-top and canyon habitat, though the private-land dominance means route-finding and legal access demand careful pre-hunt research. Hunt Character..
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Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →
Archery, Elk-2-107
Archery, Elk-2-108
Archery, Elk-2-136
Archery, Elk-2-137
Rifle, Elk-1-109
Rifle, Elk-1-110
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Rifle, Elk-1-111
Rifle, Elk-1-112
Rifle, Elk-1-113
Rifle, Elk-1-114
Rifle, Elk-1-115
Rifle, Elk-1-116
Rifle, Elk-1-138
Rifle, Elk-1-139
Rifle, Elk-1-140
Rifle, Elk-1-141
Rifle, Elk-1-142
Rifle, Elk-1-143
Rifle, Elk-1-144
Rifle, Elk-1-145
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-136 | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-137 | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-138 | 10 | 4 | 43.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-139 | 10 | 2 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-140 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-141 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-142 | 10 | 3 | 33.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-143 | 10 | 3 | 40.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-144 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-145 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-136 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-137 | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-138 | 10 | 5 | 57.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-139 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-140 | 10 | 4 | 67.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-141 | 10 | 2 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-142 | 10 | 3 | 29.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-143 | 10 | 4 | 38.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-144 | 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-145 | 10 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-107 | 5 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-108 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-109 | 10 | 3 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-110 | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-111 | 10 | 1 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-112 | 10 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-113 | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-114 | 10 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-115 | 10 | 9 | 86.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-116 | 10 | 1 | 13.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-136) — ELK-2-136 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-137) — ELK-2-137 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-138) — ELK-1-138 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-139) — ELK-1-139 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-140) — ELK-1-140 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-141) — ELK-1-141 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-142) — ELK-1-142 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-143) — ELK-1-143 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-144) — ELK-1-144 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-145) — ELK-1-145 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | female |
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