ELK-2-279RES + NRPreference draw
Unit 16B elk,Unit 16B/22
Units: 16B·Who can apply: residents and nonresidents
Your points
0
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Answer card2026 draw · Resident
In 2026, 65 of 111 residents applying drew.
Draw result · 2026
59%
65 of 111 drew
Harvest success
11–17%
Range, 2023–2025
Applicants · 2026
346
Odds by point level · 2026 · Resident
You are in the -1 row| Points | Applicants | Drew | Odds · 2026 results | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1You · 0 pts | 111 | 65 | 59% | Coin flip |
Why "drew out at" and your odds differ: the cutoff is one number, while odds count everyone who applied at each level.
Other applicant tracks
| Track | Year | Applied | Drew |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outfitter | 2026 | 50 | 7 |
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-2-279
2023–20252311%2417%2513%
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.”
- Points
- “New Mexico does not grant preference to previously unsuccessful applicants.”
- Application fee
- “All draw license fees include a nonrefundable application fee (residents: $7; non-residents: $13).”
- Tag fee
- “High-Demand (HD) $60 $623”
Rules for 2026.
Source: NMDGF