ELK-1-700 · BullRES + NR

Elk,statewide

Who can apply: residents and nonresidents

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

1 drew, 1,109 applied in 2026. One of New Mexico's hardest elk draws: 1st hardest of 521 in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
<1%
0 of 23 drew
Harvest success
0–100%
Range, 2022–2024
Applicants · 2026
1,109
Draw results · whole hunt
YearWhoApplicantsDrew
2026Nonresident230
2026Outfitter40
2026Resident1,0821

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

Draw history
YearWhoDraw
2026Nonresident0 of 23 drew
2026Outfitter0 of 4 drew
2026Resident1 of 1,082 drew
2025Nonresident0 of 22 drew
2025Resident1 of 1,118 drew
2024Nonresident0 of 16 drew
2024Outfitter0 of 2 drew
2024Resident1 of 1,046 drew
Other applicant tracks
TrackYearAppliedDrew
Outfitter202640

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

What it is
Hunt
statewide
Who can apply
Residents and nonresidents

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, ELK-1-700
2022–2024
22100%23100%240%

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