New Mexico — Elk

NM Elk Unit 6A

Name: New Mexico Unit 6A Elk Hunting Data
Creator: HuntPilot
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Total Acres

845,615

Public Land

90%

Wilderness

Elevation

5,049–10,601 ft

Season Dates

Year	Weapon	Dates	Tag Type	Sex
2026	Archery (Elk-2-213) — Elk-2-213	Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026	—	either
2026	Archery (Elk-2-214) — Elk-2-214	Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026	—	either
2026	Muzzleloader (Elk-3-215) — Elk-3-215	Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-101) — Elk-1-101	Nov 28, 2026 — Dec 2, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-102) — Elk-1-102	Dec 26, 2026 — Dec 30, 2026	—	female
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-216) — Elk-1-216	Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-217) — Elk-1-217	Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026	—	male
2026	Rifle (Elk-1-218) — Elk-1-218	Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026	—	female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries

Avg Score

386.5

Top Score

400.2

Recent (5yr)

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 6A Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 6A spans high-elevation terrain from 5,049 to 10,601 feet with exceptional public land access (90%). This mix of elevation creates diverse hunting opportunities from low-elevation transition zones to alpine country, ideal for both early-season and late-season strategies. ## Herd Quality & Population No current population survey data is provided in the structured context. Monitor the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish for recent herd...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

Year	Weapon	Residency	Applicants	Tags issued
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2023	Rifle (Elk-1-216)	resident	2,501	84
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-216)	nonresident	369	6
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-216)	outfitter	309	10
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-217)	resident	1,322	87
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-217)	nonresident	224	6
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-217)	outfitter	208	10
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-218)	resident	1,428	83
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-218)	outfitter	11	10
2023	Archery (Elk-2-213)	resident	1,082	126
2023	Archery (Elk-2-213)	nonresident	379	9
2023	Archery (Elk-2-213)	outfitter	288	15
2023	Archery (Elk-2-214)	resident	1,460	86
2023	Archery (Elk-2-214)	nonresident	450	6
2023	Archery (Elk-2-214)	outfitter	335	10
2023	Muzzleloader (Elk-3-215)	resident	1,177	87
2023	Muzzleloader (Elk-3-215)	nonresident	358	6
2023	Muzzleloader (Elk-3-215)	outfitter	164	10
2023	Rifle (Elk-1-218)	nonresident	0	6

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Harvest Data

Year	Weapon	Hunters	Harvest	Success
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2022	Archery (Elk-2-184)	150	52	38.0%
2022	Archery (Elk-2-185)	102	43	42.0%
2022	Muzzleloader (Elk-3-186)	104	31	30.0%
2022	Rifle (Elk-1-187)	100	43	43.0%
2022	Rifle (Elk-1-188)	103	34	33.0%
2022	Rifle (Elk-1-189)	99	43	43.0%
2022	Rifle (Elk-1-502)	50	24	49.0%
2022	Rifle (Elk-1-503)	50	28	57.0%