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INFO: Elk Hunting in New Mexico Unit 12
During early archery seasons, bulls tend to only bugle in the evening, right before dark. They also go to sleep pretty soon after the sun comes up. Towards the end of the season is when the bulls will become more vocal. They will also start to move at later times in the mornings and at earlier times in the afternoons. By the time the later archery season comes around, bulls are a lot more vocal, giving you a better opportunity for a successful hunt. Be on the lookout for bulls near watering holes, and the foothills.
SUCCESS RATES for Elk Hunting in New Mexico Unit 12
5 Year Estimated Average for Elk
Archery 1 20.00%
Archery 2 30.00%
Archery 3 5.00%
Rifle 1 60.00%
Rifle 2 50.00%
Rifle 3 45.00%
Rifle 4 42.00%
Elk TROPHY QUALITY for Unit 12 New Mexico
Average Elk Quality 300″ – 330″
NM Area 12 Trophy Elk Potential 330″+
GMU 12 Bull to Cow Ratio 33:100
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Total Acreage: 1,650,000 acres over 2,500 square miles
Total Public Land: 650,000 acres or 38%
Land Ownership Mix: 62% Private; 38% Public; BLM: 348,800 acres; State: 298,368 acres; Other Govt Owned: 147,328 acres
Species: Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Sheep
Elevation Variances: 6,200 ft. to 8,500 ft.
Terrain Difficulty Overall: Mild to Moderate
Land Coverage/Vegetation: Land cover includes 58% shrub/scrub, 23% evergreen forest and 18% grassland/herbaceous
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