NM Pronghorn Unit 50

# Unit 50 Pronghorn — Tactical Analysis ## Terrain & Access Unit 50 spans 5,577–9,466 ft elevation across ~590,000 acres with 79% public land, offering mixed high-country and lower-elevation terrain. This elevation range and public land access support diverse hunting strategies, though forum posts warn of heavy ATV/side-by-side traffic and some access challenges on nominally public ground near private operations. ## Trophy Potential The counties overlapping Unit 50 (Taos and Rio Arriba) have produced **4 record-book pronghorn entries** spanning 1999–2015, with scores averaging 83.4 (range 82.2–85.8). A score of 82+ is **record-book caliber**—an exceptional trophy for any pronghorn hunter. The...