NM Elk Unit 5B
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-178) — Elk-2-178 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-179) — Elk-2-179 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-100) — Elk-1-100 | Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-180) — Elk-1-180 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-181) — Elk-1-181 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-182) — Elk-1-182 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-183) — Elk-1-183 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-184) — Elk-1-184 | Nov 7, 2026 — Nov 11, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-185) — Elk-1-185 | Nov 14, 2026 — Nov 18, 2026 | — | female |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-186) — Elk-1-186 | Dec 19, 2026 — Dec 23, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 5B Elk — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 5B spans 6,200–9,200 ft with 84% public land and 13% wilderness, offering excellent access for self-guided hunts. The elevation range captures mixed forest and high-country terrain typical of north-central New Mexico. Side-by-side and ATV use is prevalent, particularly off-season—expect vehicle traffic during hunts. ## Herd Quality & Population No wildlife survey data (bull:cow ratios) is available for this unit. Harvest success rates...
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-180) | resident | 1,075 | 72 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-180) | nonresident | 227 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-180) | outfitter | 83 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-181) | resident | 500 | 50 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-182) | resident | 405 | 72 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-182) | nonresident | 89 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-182) | outfitter | 63 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-183) | resident | 318 | 50 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-183) | outfitter | 2 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-184) | resident | 391 | 73 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-184) | nonresident | 92 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-184) | outfitter | 81 | 9 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-185) | resident | 469 | 50 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-185) | outfitter | 4 | 6 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-186) | resident | 753 | 73 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-186) | nonresident | 198 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-186) | outfitter | 120 | 9 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-178) | resident | 332 | 64 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-178) | nonresident | 104 | 5 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-178) | outfitter | 40 | 8 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-179) | resident | 497 | 63 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-179) | nonresident | 163 | 4 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-179) | outfitter | 47 | 8 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-181) | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-183) | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-185) | nonresident | 0 | 4 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-149) | 76 | 13 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | Archery (Elk-2-150) | 75 | 24 | 32.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-151) | 86 | 29 | 34.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-152) | 59 | 10 | 17.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-153) | 86 | 12 | 14.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-154) | 59 | 15 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-155) | 87 | 23 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-156) | 59 | 14 | 24.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-157) | 87 | 40 | 46.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle (Elk-1-501) | 20 | 9 | 47.0% |