NM Elk Unit 7
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
AI Scout Analysis
# NM 7 Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 7 spans 5,200–8,100 ft elevation with 74% public land access, offering mixed terrain across high desert to ponderosa-mixed conifer zones. Abundant public land reduces private-land dependency, though topography and distance from trailheads will demand sustained physical effort during the typically warm early-season archery windows (early September). ## Herd Quality & Population Wildlife survey data is not provided in the structured context....
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| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-244) | resident | 337 | 25 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-244) | nonresident | 35 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-244) | outfitter | 19 | 3 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-245) | resident | 268 | 42 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-241) | resident | 66 | 13 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-241) | nonresident | 22 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-241) | outfitter | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-242) | resident | 100 | 12 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-242) | nonresident | 50 | 1 |
| 2023 | Archery (Elk-2-242) | outfitter | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-243) | resident | 121 | 20 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-243) | nonresident | 15 | 1 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-243) | outfitter | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Elk-1-245) | nonresident | 0 | 3 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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% |