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INFO: Elk Hunting in New Mexico Unit 23
When hunting elk in unit 23 there are a few things to keep in mind. The rut is not very active during the first archery seasons. In the past, hunters have found success hunting near watering holes during the first and last light of the day. The best time to take advantage of calling bulls in is in the later seasons as this is when the rut is in full swing.
SUCCESS RATES for Elk Hunting in New Mexico Unit 23
5 Year Estimated Average for Elk
Muzzleloader 18.00%
Archery 1 18.00%
Archery 2 20.00%
Rifle 30.00%
Rifle (YO) 60.00%
Elk TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 23 New Mexico
Average Elk Quality 280″ – 320″
NM Area 23 Trophy Elk Potential 330″+
GMU 23 Bull to Cow Ratio 42:100
New Mexico Unit 23 Elk Hunting FORUM Coming Soon!
Total Acreage: 1,875,000 acres over 2,930 square miles
Total Public Land: 1,200,000 acres or 63%
Land Ownership Mix: 37% Private; 63% Public; USFS: 443,776 acres; USFS Wilderness: 29,184 acres; BLM: 329,472 acres; State: 412,096 acres; Other Govt. Owned: 2,176 acres
Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Sheep
Elevation Variances: 4,496 ft. to 8,850 ft.
Terrain Difficulty Overall: Mild to Moderate
Land Coverage/Vegetation: Land cover includes 80% shrub/scrub and 15% evergreen forest
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