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New MexicoElk

NM Elk Unit 7

Total Acres
2,192,466
Public Land
74%
Elevation
5,212–8,103 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Elk-2-241) — Elk-2-241Sep 1, 2026Sep 14, 2026either
2026Archery (Elk-2-242) — Elk-2-242Sep 15, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-243) — Elk-3-243Oct 10, 2026Oct 14, 2026male
2026Rifle (Elk-1-244) — Elk-1-244Oct 17, 2026Oct 21, 2026male
2026Rifle (Elk-1-245) — Elk-1-245Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026female

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
5
Avg Score
392.8
Top Score
420.6
Recent (5yr)
0

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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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Elk-1-244)resident33725
2023Rifle (Elk-1-244)nonresident352
2023Rifle (Elk-1-244)outfitter193
2023Rifle (Elk-1-245)resident26842
2023Archery (Elk-2-241)resident6613
2023Archery (Elk-2-241)nonresident221
2023Archery (Elk-2-241)outfitter32
2023Archery (Elk-2-242)resident10012
2023Archery (Elk-2-242)nonresident501
2023Archery (Elk-2-242)outfitter51
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-243)resident12120
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-243)nonresident151
2023Muzzleloader (Elk-3-243)outfitter62
2023Rifle (Elk-1-245)nonresident03

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Harvest Data

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
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2022Archery (Elk-2-208)15427.0%
2022Archery (Elk-2-209)1400.0%
2022Muzzleloader (Elk-3-210)24939.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-211)30412.0%
2022Rifle (Elk-1-212)50816.0%