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New MexicoPronghorn

NM Pronghorn Unit 18

Total Acres
1,564,960
Public Land
70%
Elevation
4,546–7,407 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Ant-2-131) — Ant-2-131Aug 15, 2026Aug 23, 2026male
2026Rifle (Ant-1-132) — Ant-1-132Aug 29, 2026Aug 31, 2026male
2026Rifle (Ant-1-133) — Ant-1-133Sep 26, 2026Sep 28, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
149
Avg Score
84.2
Top Score
96.5
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 18 Pronghorn — Tactical Analysis **Terrain & Access** Unit 18 spans 1.56 million acres at 4,500–7,400 ft elevation with strong public land access (70%). This mid-elevation plateau terrain supports classic pronghorn habitat. The large size and abundant public land offer genuine DIY opportunity, though pronghorn require extensive glassing and stalking to locate and close on bucks. **Herd & Population** Trophy record data (Socorro County overlap) shows a strong historical baseline with recent...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Ant-1-132)resident1,34813
2023Rifle (Ant-1-132)nonresident5931
2023Rifle (Ant-1-132)outfitter2632
2023Rifle (Ant-1-133)resident80513
2023Rifle (Ant-1-133)nonresident3671
2023Rifle (Ant-1-133)outfitter1112
2023Archery (Ant-2-131)resident30221
2023Archery (Ant-2-131)nonresident892
2023Archery (Ant-2-131)outfitter182

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