ELK-3-310 · BullRES + NR

Unit 17 elk,Unit 17

Season Muzzle Nov 21–Nov 25·Units: 17·25 tags in 2026·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents

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

25 tags, 146 applied, 8% drew in 2026. 97th hardest of 521 New Mexico elk draws in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
2%
1 of 56 drew
Harvest success
21–26%
Range, 2023–2025
Tags · 2026
25
Applicants · 2026
146
5.8 per tag
Draw results · whole hunt
YearWhoApplicantsDrew
2026Nonresident561
2026Outfitter552
2026Resident359

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

Draw history
YearWhoDraw
2026Nonresident1 of 56 drew
2026Outfitter2 of 55 drew
2026Resident9 of 35 drew
2025Nonresident1 of 69 drew
2025Outfitter1 of 51 drew
2025Resident10 of 30 drew
2024Nonresident1 of 74 drew
2024Outfitter1 of 40 drew
2024Resident16 of 40 drew
Other applicant tracks
TrackYearAppliedDrew
Outfitter2026552

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

What it is
Hunt
Unit 17
Weapon
Muzzle
Tags
25 (2026)
Who can apply
Residents and nonresidents
Season dates, 2026
  • Muzzle: Nov 21–Nov 25

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, ELK-3-310
2023–2025
2324%2421%2526%

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