Draw Odds New Mexico · Elk
New Mexico Elk — Unit 52mobilityimpaired (52mobilityimpaired)
New Mexico Elk Unit 52mobilityimpaired (52mobilityimpaired) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.
100%
Draw Odds (2022)
Resident
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Open Draw
Bonus pts help odds
56
Tags Available
45
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 | 58 | 56 | 96.6% | — |
| 2020 | 49 | 56 | 100% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Draw
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31 | 42 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 30 | 45 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 3 | 100% | — |
Rifle — Historical Draw Data
Draw
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45 | 56 | 100% | — |
Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data
Draw
Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 37 | 42 | 100% | — |
Non-Resident
| Year | Applicants | Tags | Odds % | Pts Req. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 100% | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Elk Unit 52mobilityimpaired?
The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 100% (2022). There were 45 applicants for 56 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 52mobilityimpaired?
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 52mobilityimpaired?
Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be decreasing or stable. Draw odds were 96.6% in 2021 and 100% in 2022.
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