ELK-1-274 · BullRES + NR
Unit 16A elk,Unit 16A mobility impaired only
Units: 16A·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident
23 drew, 303 applied in 2026. 86th hardest of 521 New Mexico elk draws in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
7%
2 of 28 drew
Harvest success
58–67%
Range, 2023–2025
Applicants · 2026
303
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Who | Applicants | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 28 | 2 |
| 2026 | Outfitter | 34 | 1 |
| 2026 | Resident | 241 | 20 |
New Mexico prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
Draw history
| Year | Who | Draw | Applicants | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 2 of 28 drew | 28 | 2 | 7% |
| 2026 | Outfitter | 1 of 34 drew | 34 | 1 | 3% |
| 2026 | Resident | 20 of 241 drew | 241 | 20 | 8% |
| 2025 | Nonresident | 1 of 30 drew | 30 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | Outfitter | 3 of 49 drew | 49 | 3 | 6% |
| 2025 | Resident | 20 of 218 drew | 218 | 20 | 9% |
| 2024 | Nonresident | 1 of 30 drew | 30 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | Outfitter | 3 of 57 drew | 57 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | Resident | 19 of 233 drew | 233 | 19 | 8% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 2 of 47 drew | 47 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | Outfitter | 1 of 36 drew | 36 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | Resident | 19 of 240 drew | 240 | 19 | 8% |
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outfitter | 2026 | 34 | 1 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Hunt
- Unit 16A mobility impaired only
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, ELK-1-274
2023–20252362%2458%2567%
Other elk hunts in Unit 16A
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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