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INFO: Elk Hunting in New Mexico Unit 48
If you are hunting during the early archery season, set up close to watering sources for a better chance of success. The spot and stalk method has proven to be helpful during this season. As the later archery season comes in, the bull will be more vocal. Calling in bulls will be easier during this season as it will be in the middle of the rut. During muzzleloader season, you can still find some bulls bugling but be aware that they will start to break away from the herds. When rifle season comes around, the rut will be over and the bulls will be keeping to themselves for the most part. Try getting away from any busy or main roads. The elk will be taking cover close to watering holes. Your best bet at success during this season is at first and last light.
SUCCESS RATES for Elk Hunting in New Mexico Unit 48
5 Year Estimated Average for Elk
Archery 1 20.00%
Archery 2 30.00%
Archery 3 8.00%
Muzzleloader 30.00%
Rifle 45.00%
Elk TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 48 New Mexico
Average Elk Quality 260″ – 300″
NM Area 48 Trophy Elk Potential 300″+
GMU 48 Bull to Cow Ratio 32:100
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Total Acreage: 242,000 acres over 378 square miles
Total Public Land: 70,000 acres or 28%
Land Ownership Mix: 72% Private; 28% Public; BLM: 768 acres; State: 69,632 acres
Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Sheep
Elevation Variances: 6,000 ft. to 10,000 ft.
Terrain Difficulty Overall: Mild to Moderate
Land Coverage/Vegetation: Land cover includes 59% grassland/herbaceous, 28% evergreen forest and 9% shrub/scrub
Unit 48 Boundaries: Unit 48 begins at the intersection of Interstate 25 and New Mexico Highway 120. To the northwest of the intersection is NM 120. You will also come across I-25.
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