ELK-1-281 · BullRES + NR
Unit 16B elk,Unit 16B/22
Units: 16B·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · Nonresident
23 drew, 718 applied in 2026. One of New Mexico's hardest elk draws: 25th hardest of 521 in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
<1%
1 of 219 drew
Harvest success
43–50%
Range, 2023–2025
Applicants · 2026
718
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Who | Applicants | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 219 | 1 |
| 2026 | Outfitter | 82 | 1 |
| 2026 | Resident | 417 | 21 |
New Mexico prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
Draw history
| Year | Who | Draw | Applicants | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nonresident | 1 of 219 drew | 219 | 1 | <1% |
| 2026 | Outfitter | 1 of 82 drew | 82 | 1 | 1% |
| 2026 | Resident | 21 of 417 drew | 417 | 21 | 5% |
| 2025 | Nonresident | 2 of 236 drew | 236 | 2 | <1% |
| 2025 | Outfitter | 2 of 74 drew | 74 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 | Resident | 18 of 448 drew | 448 | 18 | 4% |
| 2024 | Nonresident | 2 of 266 drew | 266 | 2 | <1% |
| 2024 | Outfitter | 0 of 115 drew | 115 | 0 | <1% |
| 2024 | Resident | 19 of 459 drew | 459 | 19 | 4% |
| 2023 | Nonresident | 1 of 274 drew | 274 | 1 | <1% |
| 2023 | Outfitter | 2 of 177 drew | 177 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | Resident | 20 of 427 drew | 427 | 20 | 5% |
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outfitter | 2026 | 82 | 1 |
Draws that run alongside the general one, from the latest results.
What it is
- Hunt
- Unit 16B/22
- Who can apply
- Residents and nonresidents
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, ELK-1-281
2023–20252345%2450%2543%
Other elk hunts in Unit 16B
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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