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New Mexico Elk — Unit 24excludingFt.Bayardmanagementarea (24excludingFt.Bayardmanagementarea)

New Mexico Elk Unit 24excludingFt.Bayardmanagementarea (24excludingFt.Bayardmanagementarea) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

78.6%

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Draw Odds (2022)

Resident

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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	55	14	25.5%	—
2020	50	14	28%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	6	1	16.7%	—
2020	3	1	33.3%	—

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	28	22	78.6%	—
2021	38	22	57.9%	—
2020	24	23	95.8%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	7	1	14.3%	—
2020	12	1	8.3%	—

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	18	13	72.2%	—
2020	15	13	86.7%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	3	1	33.3%	—
2020	7	1	14.3%	—

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	13	14	100%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	1	1	100%	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Elk Unit 24excludingFt.Bayardmanagementarea?

The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 78.6% (2022). There were 28 applicants for 22 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 24excludingFt.Bayardmanagementarea?

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 24excludingFt.Bayardmanagementarea?

Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be decreasing or stable. Draw odds were 25.5% in 2021 and 78.6% in 2022.

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