elk management zone · New Mexico Department of Wildlife
Elk Special Management Zone
New Mexico, United States
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About Elk Special Management Zone
Elk Special Management Zone is a elk management zone in New Mexico, United States, set by New Mexico Department of Wildlife. It covers about 4,752 km² (1,835 mi²). The town of Raton is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from New Mexico Department of Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- Special
- Area
- 4,752 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,835 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,584 km² of public or protected land inside it, 54% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Private owners (names not shown) | 1,972 | 42% |
| Forest Service Region 03 Southwestern | 411 | 9% |
| Unknown | 199 | 4% |
| City of Raton | 1.5 | under 1% |
| New Mexico State Parks | 0.1 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Season dates, bag limits and licences for Elk Special Management Zone are in New Mexico Department of Wildlife's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Elk Special Management Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Elk Special Management Zone (elk management zone)?
About 4,752 km² (1,835 mi²), as HuntGrid maps New Mexico Department of Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Elk Special Management Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,584 km² of public or protected land, 54% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Private owners (names not shown). Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Elk Special Management Zone?
In New Mexico Department of Wildlife's official regulations: https://wildlife.dgf.nm.gov/hunting/maps/eplus/
Which units are next to Elk Special Management Zone?
In the same unit system: Elk Primary Management Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: New Mexico Department of Wildlife. Licence: New Mexico Department of Wildlife (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with New Mexico Department of Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.