Draw Odds New Mexico · Elk

New Mexico Elk — Unit 55AValleVidal (55AValleVidal)

New Mexico Elk Unit 55AValleVidal (55AValleVidal) draw odds, points required, and multi-year success rate trends. Plan your tag application with real data.

13.3%

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Draw Odds (2022)

Resident

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Open Draw

Bonus pts help odds

Tags Available

315

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	1,213	149	12.3%	—
2020	970	149	15.4%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	269	4	1.5%	—
2020	164	4	2.4%	—

Archery — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	315	42	13.3%	—
2021	310	42	13.5%	—
2020	247	42	17%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	225	4	1.8%	—
2021	215	4	1.9%	—
2020	183	4	2.2%	—

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	373	17	4.6%	—
2020	281	17	6%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2021	130	1	0.8%	—
2020	113	1	0.9%	—

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	916	64	7%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	197	4	2%	—

Rifle — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	132	85	64.4%	—

Muzzleloader — Historical Draw Data

Draw

Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	361	17	4.7%	—

Non-Resident

Year	Applicants	Tags	Odds %	Pts Req.
2022	115	1	0.9%	—

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current draw odds for New Mexico Elk Unit 55AValleVidal?

The most recent draw odds for this unit are approximately 13.3% (2022). There were 315 applicants for 42 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 55AValleVidal?

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 55AValleVidal?

Based on recent data, competition for this unit appears to be increasing. Draw odds were 64.4% in 2022 and 13.3% in 2022.

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