NM Elk Unit 9
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NM 9 — Tactical Analysis. Terrain & Access NM 9 spans 2.1 million acres across rugged high-country terrain, ranging from 4,895 to 11,253 feet. Just over half the unit sits on public land, making access feasible but requiring strategic scouting to identify huntable public ground. The Gila Wilderness area is a significant feature; hunters pursuing remote backcountry should expect challenging navigation and substantial hiking once away from established trailheads. Hunt Character This is a high-elevation, backcountry-focused hunt suited to physically capable hunters willing to invest time in scouting and navigation. The unit receives moderate to heavy hunting..
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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-2-117
Archery, Elk-2-118
Archery, Elk-2-122
Archery, Elk-2-123
Archery, Elk-2-146
Archery, Elk-2-147
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Archery, Elk-2-151
Archery, Elk-2-152
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-119
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-120
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-121
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-124
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-125
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-126
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-127
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-148
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-149
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-150
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-153
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-154
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-155
Muzzleloader, Elk-3-156
2025 draw results are in
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Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →
| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-146 | 15 | 4 | 44.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-147 | 15 | 2 | 17.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-151 | 82 | 16 | 22.0% |
| 2024 | Archery, Elk-2-152 | 83 | 10 | 15.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-148 | 15 | 4 | 36.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-149 | 15 | 2 | 22.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-150 | 15 | 2 | 18.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-153 | 21 | 1 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-154 | 35 | 9 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-155 | 35 | 9 | 27.0% |
| 2024 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-156 | 22 | 1 | 6.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-146 | 15 | 4 | 31.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-147 | 15 | 3 | 21.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-151 | 82 | 10 | 12.0% |
| 2023 | Archery, Elk-2-152 | 83 | 7 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-148 | 15 | 7 | 45.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-149 | 15 | 4 | 25.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-150 | 16 | 3 | 21.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-153 | 20 | 4 | 18.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-154 | 36 | 5 | 14.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-155 | 35 | 5 | 15.0% |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-156 | 22 | 2 | 11.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-117 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-118 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-122 | 117 | 11 | 9.0% |
| 2022 | Archery, Elk-2-123 | 117 | 8 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-119 | 4 | 10 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-120 | 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-121 | 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-124 | 30 | 9 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-125 | 50 | 5 | 10.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-126 | 50 | 9 | 18.0% |
| 2022 | Muzzleloader, Elk-3-127 | 30 | 5 | 18.0% |
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-146) — ELK-2-146 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-147) — ELK-2-147 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-151) — ELK-2-151 | Sep 1, 2026 — Sep 14, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Archery (Elk-2-152) — ELK-2-152 | Sep 15, 2026 — Sep 24, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-148) — ELK-3-148 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-149) — ELK-3-149 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-150) — ELK-3-150 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-153) — ELK-3-153 | Oct 10, 2026 — Oct 14, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-154) — ELK-3-154 | Oct 17, 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-155) — ELK-3-155 | Oct 24, 2026 — Oct 28, 2026 | — | male |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader (Elk-3-156) — ELK-3-156 | Oct 31, 2026 — Nov 4, 2026 | — | male |
Trophy Data
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