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New MexicoElk

NM Elk Unit 9

Total Acres
2,130,890
Public Land
53%
Elevation
4,895–11,253 ft

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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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Draw Odds — What It Took to Draw (2024)

Actual results from the 2024 draw, per hunt. Current-year odds at your point level with a paid plan →

Archery, Elk-2-117

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 0 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident24%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
10 applied · 4 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Elk-2-118

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 0 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident9.5%drew in 2022 (1 in 11)
23 applied · 4 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Elk-2-122

Nonresident20%drew in 2022 (1 in 5)
34 applied · 7 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident98%drew in 2022
26 applied · 98 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Elk-2-123

Nonresident13%drew in 2022 (1 in 7)
2 applied · 7 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident82%drew in 2022
18 applied · 98 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Elk-2-146

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2023
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident22%drew in 2024 (1 in 5)
83 applied · 13 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Elk-2-147

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2023
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident19%drew in 2024 (1 in 5)
91 applied · 13 tags · equal-chance random draw
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Archery, Elk-2-151

Nonresident17%drew in 2024 (1 in 6)
44 applied · 5 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident76%drew in 2024
145 applied · 69 tags · equal-chance random draw

Archery, Elk-2-152

Nonresident16%drew in 2024 (1 in 6)
50 applied · 5 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident64%drew in 2024
178 applied · 69 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-119

Resident14%drew in 2022 (1 in 7)
10 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-120

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 0 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident9.7%drew in 2022 (1 in 10)
33 applied · 4 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-121

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2022
0 applied · 0 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident25%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
7 applied · 4 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-124

Nonresident90%drew in 2022
2 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident100%drew in 2022
6 applied · 25 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-125

Nonresident30%drew in 2022 (1 in 3)
10 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident73%drew in 2022
7 applied · 42 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-126

Nonresident30%drew in 2022 (1 in 3)
10 applied · 3 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident77%drew in 2022
9 applied · 42 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-127

Nonresident22%drew in 2022 (1 in 4)
8 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident80%drew in 2022
9 applied · 25 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-148

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2023
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident12%drew in 2024 (1 in 8)
147 applied · 13 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-149

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2023
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident20%drew in 2024 (1 in 5)
93 applied · 13 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-150

Nonresident0.0%drew in 2023
0 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident29%drew in 2024 (1 in 3)
70 applied · 13 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-153

Nonresident42%drew in 2024 (1 in 2)
3 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident100%drew in 2024
25 applied · 18 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-154

Nonresident21%drew in 2024 (1 in 5)
15 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident56%drew in 2024
82 applied · 29 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-155

Nonresident16%drew in 2024 (1 in 6)
21 applied · 2 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident48%drew in 2024 (1 in 2)
89 applied · 29 tags · equal-chance random draw

Muzzleloader, Elk-3-156

Nonresident10%drew in 2024 (1 in 10)
20 applied · 1 tags · equal-chance random draw
Resident44%drew in 2024 (1 in 2)
65 applied · 18 tags · equal-chance random draw

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Harvest Data

Historical data (2022–2024). Current-year data with a paid plan →

YearWeaponHuntersHarvestSuccess
2024Archery, Elk-2-14615444.0%
2024Archery, Elk-2-14715217.0%
2024Archery, Elk-2-151821622.0%
2024Archery, Elk-2-152831015.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Elk-3-14815436.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Elk-3-14915222.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Elk-3-15015218.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Elk-3-1532117.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Elk-3-15435927.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Elk-3-15535927.0%
2024Muzzleloader, Elk-3-1562216.0%
2023Archery, Elk-2-14615431.0%
2023Archery, Elk-2-14715321.0%
2023Archery, Elk-2-151821012.0%
2023Archery, Elk-2-1528379.0%
2023Muzzleloader, Elk-3-14815745.0%
2023Muzzleloader, Elk-3-14915425.0%
2023Muzzleloader, Elk-3-15016321.0%
2023Muzzleloader, Elk-3-15320418.0%
2023Muzzleloader, Elk-3-15436514.0%
2023Muzzleloader, Elk-3-15535515.0%
2023Muzzleloader, Elk-3-15622211.0%
2022Archery, Elk-2-117500.0%
2022Archery, Elk-2-118500.0%
2022Archery, Elk-2-122117119.0%
2022Archery, Elk-2-12311787.0%
2022Muzzleloader, Elk-3-1194100.0%
2022Muzzleloader, Elk-3-1205125.0%
2022Muzzleloader, Elk-3-1215125.0%
2022Muzzleloader, Elk-3-12430929.0%
2022Muzzleloader, Elk-3-12550510.0%
2022Muzzleloader, Elk-3-12650918.0%
2022Muzzleloader, Elk-3-12730518.0%

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Elk-2-146) — ELK-2-146Sep 1, 2026Sep 14, 2026either
2026Archery (Elk-2-147) — ELK-2-147Sep 15, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Archery (Elk-2-151) — ELK-2-151Sep 1, 2026Sep 14, 2026either
2026Archery (Elk-2-152) — ELK-2-152Sep 15, 2026Sep 24, 2026either
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-148) — ELK-3-148Oct 10, 2026Oct 14, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-149) — ELK-3-149Oct 17, 2026Oct 21, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-150) — ELK-3-150Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-153) — ELK-3-153Oct 10, 2026Oct 14, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-154) — ELK-3-154Oct 17, 2026Oct 21, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-155) — ELK-3-155Oct 24, 2026Oct 28, 2026male
2026Muzzleloader (Elk-3-156) — ELK-3-156Oct 31, 2026Nov 4, 2026male

Trophy Data

Record-Book Entries
24
Avg Score
387.8
Top Score
420.6
Recent (5yr)
1

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