NM Elk Unit 7
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NM 7 Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 7 spans 2.2 million acres across a significant elevation band (5,212–8,103 ft), offering diverse habitat from lower piñon-juniper country to high-elevation mixed conifer. Public land comprises 74.3% of the unit—a strong hunting access position that reduces private-land dependency and provides legitimate opportunity for self-reliant hunters. The unit's scale and elevation diversity support multiple habitat types, allowing hunters to adjust their strategy vertically as conditions shift. Expect a mix of accessible drainages and more remote high country; the terrain favors hunters comfortable with moderate to rugged hiking at elevation. Trophy..
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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-2-208
Archery, Elk-2-209
Archery, Elk-2-241
Archery, Elk-2-242
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-210
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-243
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Rifle, Elk-1-211
Rifle, Elk-1-212
Rifle, Elk-1-244
Rifle, Elk-1-245
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-241 | 15 | 7 | 54.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-242 | 15 | 4 | 29.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-243 | 24 | 5 | 25.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-244 | 30 | 5 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | Rifle, Elk-1-245 | 50 | 5 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-241 | 15 | 6 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-242 | 14 | 1 | 11.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-243 | 24 | 7 | 35.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-244 | 30 | 10 | 35.0% |
| 2023 | Rifle, Elk-1-245 | 51 | 7 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-208 | 15 | 4 | 27.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-209 | 14 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-210 | 24 | 9 | 39.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-211 | 30 | 4 | 12.0% |
| 2022 | Rifle, Elk-1-212 | 50 | 8 | 16.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-241) — ELK-2-241 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-242) — ELK-2-242 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-243) — ELK-3-243 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-244) — ELK-1-244 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Rifle (Elk-1-245) — ELK-1-245 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | female |
Trophy Data
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