Draw-odds explorer
New Mexico Elk draw odds, decoded.
Every unit ranked by how likely you are to draw — then how good the hunt actually is once you do. Sort it, scan it, then build a hunt on the one that fits.
Units shown
3
Avg success
21%
Avg public land
71%
Units, ranked
Sort byDraw oddsSuccessTrophy
| Unit | Draw odds (NR) | Success | Public | Trophy | Build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CO Colorado Unit 21 Elk · Archery · Draw | 92% | 24% | 71% | High | Build a hunt here → |
CO Colorado Unit 23 Elk · Archery · Draw | 60% | 21% | 68% | Moderate | Build a hunt here → |
CO Colorado Unit 43 Elk · Archery · OTC | 100% | 19% | 74% | Moderate | Build a hunt here → |
Odds shown are nonresident at the most favorable point level. Resident odds, success, and trophy quality update live as point creep shifts.
Featured unit
Colorado Unit 21 · Archery Elk
A high-country archery elk unit on the edge of the Flat Tops — dense summer-range bulls, deep public access, and a manageable point requirement. The kind of tag a first Western hunt should be built on.
Season
Sep 2 – Sep 30
Elevation
7,400 – 11,200 ft
Pressure
Moderate
6-yr points-to-draw trendtrending easier
Draw odds by point level
6-yr trend
| Points | Resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 38% | 22% |
| 1 | 64% | 41% |
| 2 | 88% | 67% |
| 3 | 100% | 92% |
24%
Success
71%
Public land
Sep 2 – Sep 30
Season