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Published 2026 opportunities

349 hunts

Agency records are dated and source-linked. Availability, closures, and access can still change.

New Mexico / ElkELK-1-216

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Unit 6A - Any Legal Oct. 17-21

A New Mexico elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
100
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New Mexico / ElkELK-1-217

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Unit 6A - Any Legal Oct. 24-28

A New Mexico elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
103
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New Mexico / ElkELK-1-218

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Unit 6A - Any Legal - NM Oct. 31-Nov. 4

A New Mexico elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
99
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New Mexico / ElkELK-1-237

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Unit 6C - Any Legal Oct. 17-21

A New Mexico elk opportunity where the tag path, access, and a realistic recovery plan all need to be settled well before opening day.

First season date
Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026
Method
General methods
Tag path
Big Game Drawing
2026 quota
105
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