ELK-1-176 · antlerlessRES + NR

Unit 4 elk,any legal season

Season Any Legal - Youth Only Nov 7–Nov 11·Units: 4·15 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents

Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · Resident

15 tags, 20 applied, 25% drew in 2026. 295th hardest of 521 New Mexico elk draws in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
25%
5 of 20 drew
Harvest success
38–57%
Range, 2023–2025
Tags · 2026
15
Applicants · 2026
20
1.3 per tag
Draw results · whole hunt
YearWhoApplicantsDrew
2026Resident205
2025Outfitter31

New Mexico prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.

Draw history
YearWhoDraw
2026Resident5 of 20 drew
2025Outfitter1 of 3 drew
2025Resident3 of 16 drew
2024Resident5 of 27 drew
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Other applicant tracks
TrackYearAppliedDrew
Outfitter202531

Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.

What it is
Hunt
Unit 4: Humphries/ Rio Chama WMAs only, youth only
Legal animal
A
Weapon
Any Legal - Youth Only
Tags
15 (2026)
Who can apply
Residents and nonresidents
Season dates, 2026
  • Any Legal - Youth Only: Nov 7–Nov 11

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, ELK-1-176
2023–2025
2357%2442%2538%

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Before you apply
Leftovers
“Licenses remaining after 14 days shall be available to any youth hunter eligible to purchase an elk license, whether they applied for draw hunts or not. Hunts will only be offered online on a first-come, first-served basis.”
Tag fee
“A $70 Not issued”
Tag fee
“ES $100 $998”
Points
“New Mexico does not grant preference to previously unsuccessful applicants.”

Rules for 2026.

Source: NMDGF · Updated Nov 13, 2026