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New MexicoPronghorn

NM Pronghorn Unit 42

Total Acres
2,748,338
Public Land
10%
Elevation
3,676–7,028 ft

Season Dates

YearWeaponDatesTag TypeSex
2026Archery (Ant-2-219) — Ant-2-219Aug 15, 2026Aug 23, 2026male
2026Rifle (Ant-1-220) — Ant-1-220Aug 29, 2026Aug 31, 2026either
2026Rifle (Ant-1-221) — Ant-1-221Sep 26, 2026Sep 28, 2026male
2026Rifle (Ant-1-222) — Ant-1-222Oct 3, 2026Oct 5, 2026male

Trophy Data

B&C Entries
15
Avg Score
82.9
Top Score
89
Recent (5yr)
1

AI Scout Analysis

# NM Unit 42 — Pronghorn Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 42 spans 2.7 million acres across elevation 3,676–7,028 ft with only 10% public land. This is a heavily private-land unit requiring significant access negotiation or outfitter partnerships. The broad elevation range suggests mixed high-desert and pinyon-juniper habitat typical of north-central New Mexico. ## Herd Quality No wildlife survey data (bull:doe ratios or population estimates) is available for this unit. Trophy record...

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Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume

YearWeaponResidencyApplicantsTags issued
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2023Rifle (Ant-1-221)resident1958
2023Rifle (Ant-1-221)nonresident51
2023Rifle (Ant-1-221)outfitter21
2023Rifle (Ant-1-222)resident1448
2023Rifle (Ant-1-222)nonresident11
2023Rifle (Ant-1-222)outfitter11
2023Archery (Ant-2-219)resident374
2023Archery (Ant-2-219)nonresident00
2023Rifle (Ant-1-220)resident768
2023Rifle (Ant-1-220)nonresident01
2023Rifle (Ant-1-220)outfitter11

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