Draw Odds New Mexico · Elk

New Mexico Elk — Unit 19includingWhiteSandsMissileRange.Mandatorycheckin/checkout. (19includingWhiteSandsMissileRange.Mandatorycheckin/checkout.)

New Mexico Elk Unit 19includingWhiteSandsMissileRange.Mandatorycheckin/checkout. (19includingWhiteSandsMissileRange.Mandatorycheckin/checkout.) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

7.5%

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Draw Odds (2021)

Resident

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Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

Tags Available

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.
2021	40	3	7.5%	—
2020	38	3	7.9%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	2	3	0%	—
2020	3	3	0%	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Elk Unit 19includingWhiteSandsMissileRange.Mandatorycheckin/checkout.?

The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 7.5% (2021). There were 40 applicants for 3 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 19includingWhiteSandsMissileRange.Mandatorycheckin/checkout.?

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 19includingWhiteSandsMissileRange.Mandatorycheckin/checkout.?

Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 7.9% in 2020 and 7.5% in 2021.

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