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New MexicoPronghorn

NM Pronghorn Unit 38

Total Acres
2,083,677
Public Land
30%
Elevation
4,458–8,588 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Ant-2-196) — Ant-2-196Aug 15, 2026Aug 23, 2026male
2026Rifle (Ant-1-197) — Ant-1-197Aug 29, 2026Aug 31, 2026either
2026Rifle (Ant-1-198) — Ant-1-198Aug 29, 2026Aug 31, 2026male
2026Rifle (Ant-1-199) — Ant-1-199Sep 26, 2026Sep 28, 2026male
2026Rifle (Ant-1-200) — Ant-1-200Sep 26, 2026Sep 28, 2026male
2026Rifle (Ant-1-201) — Ant-1-201Oct 3, 2026Oct 5, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
102
Avg Score
84.4
Top Score
91.8
Recent (5yr)
6

AI Scout Analysis

# NM 38 Pronghorn — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access NM 38 spans 2.08 million acres across high-elevation plateau country (4,458–8,588 ft) with only 30% public land. Private ranch access is critical for success; the forum context references the Cordova Ranch and Hand Ranch operations, suggesting outfitter partnerships dominate trophy hunting here. Most hunts will require private land negotiation or outfitter services. ## Herd & Trophy Quality Trophy record data from the overlapping...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Ant-1-198)resident90213
2023Rifle (Ant-1-198)nonresident3101
2023Rifle (Ant-1-198)outfitter1932
2023Rifle (Ant-1-199)resident63317
2023Rifle (Ant-1-199)nonresident1071
2023Rifle (Ant-1-199)outfitter732
2023Rifle (Ant-1-201)resident55025
2023Rifle (Ant-1-201)nonresident1232
2023Rifle (Ant-1-201)outfitter703
2023Archery (Ant-2-196)resident19717
2023Archery (Ant-2-196)nonresident431
2023Archery (Ant-2-196)outfitter102
2023Rifle (Ant-1-197)resident2648
2023Rifle (Ant-1-197)nonresident71
2023Rifle (Ant-1-197)outfitter261
2023Rifle (Ant-1-200)resident958
2023Rifle (Ant-1-200)outfitter71

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