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New Mexico Elk — Unit 16Cyouthonly (16Cyouthonly)

New Mexico Elk Unit 16Cyouthonly (16Cyouthonly) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

7.4%

Draw Odds (2025)

Resident

Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

21

Tags Available

285

Applicants

Data source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) - Official Drawing Odds Summary Reports · Last updated 2026-04-14 · Verified

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 285 21 7.4%
2024 298 21 7%
2023 262 21 8%
2022 296 21 7.1%
2021 353 21 5.9%
2020 275 21 7.6%

Non-Resident

Year Applicants Tags Odds % Pts Req.
2025 52 2 3.8%
2024 55 2 3.6%
2023 70 2 2.9%
2022 52 2 3.8%
2021 57 2 3.5%
2020 41 2 4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Elk Unit 16Cyouthonly?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 7.4% (2025). There were 285 applicants for 21 available tags. This is an open draw — no minimum bonus points required.
How many preference/bonus points do I need for New Mexico Elk Unit 16Cyouthonly?
New Mexico uses a random draw for this tag — there is no minimum point requirement. Any licensed hunter can apply. Applicants who have accumulated more bonus points receive additional draw entries, which improves their odds, but zero-point applicants can still draw.
Is the competition increasing for New Mexico Elk Unit 16Cyouthonly?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 8% in 2023 and 7.4% in 2025.

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