ELK-2-213 · Either sexRES + NR

Unit 6A elk,Unit 6A

Season Bow Sep 1–Sep 14·Units: 6A·150 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents

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

150 tags, 616 applied, 16% drew in 2026. 203rd hardest of 521 New Mexico elk draws in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
<1%
1 of 110 drew
Harvest success
21–41%
Range, 2023–2025
Tags · 2026
150
Applicants · 2026
616
4.1 per tag
Draw results · whole hunt
YearWhoApplicantsDrew
2026Nonresident1101
2026Outfitter937
2026Resident41392

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

Draw history
YearWhoDraw
2026Nonresident1 of 110 drew
2026Outfitter7 of 93 drew
2026Resident92 of 413 drew
2025Nonresident6 of 100 drew
2025Outfitter9 of 73 drew
2025Resident88 of 360 drew
2024Nonresident4 of 122 drew
2024Outfitter9 of 75 drew
2024Resident90 of 401 drew
Other applicant tracks
TrackYearAppliedDrew
Outfitter2026937

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

What it is
Hunt
Unit 6A
Weapon
Bow
Tags
150 (2026)
Who can apply
Residents and nonresidents
Season dates, 2026
  • Bow: Sep 1–Sep 14

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, ELK-2-213
2019–2025
1919%2032%217%2260%2321%2441%2534%

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