New Mexico 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
New Mexico's 2026-27 firearm deer season opens between October 24, 2026 and January 8, 2027 depending on zone; the last zone closes January 31, 2027.
Archery deer season opens between September 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027 depending on zone; the last zone closes January 15, 2027.
Duck season opens between October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 depending on zone; the last zone closes January 31, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to New Mexico NMDGF.
- firearm deer
- opens Oct 24, 2026-Jan 8, 2027 by zone
- archery deer
- opens Sep 1, 2026-Jan 1, 2027 by zone
- duck
- opens Oct 10-19, 2026 by zone
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New Mexico allocates elk, deer, pronghorn, and specialty hunts through competitive unit-based draws, so the dates below are only meaningful once you hold a tag for a specific unit and hunt code.
Track application deadlines closely and confirm unit numbers and hunt codes with the official New Mexico Department of Game and Fish source.
We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with New Mexico NMDGF before hunting.
New 2026-27
federal openings
in New Mexico
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service opened or expanded hunting and fishing access at 1 station in New Mexico. The final rule took effect August 31, 2026.
Deer
336 listed rowsDeer
Any Legal - Premium Statewide
Hunt Code DER-1-700, Fee Type S. See page 43.
Zone: Statewide
Deer
Any Legal
Hunt Code DER-1-136, Fee Type Q
Zone: Unit 4 Humphries/Rio Chama/Sargent WMAs Only (NM Residents Only)
Deer
Any Legal
Hunt Code DER-1-394, Fee Type S
Zone: Unit 52
Deer
Muzzleloader
Hunt Code DER-3-220, Fee Type S
Zone: Unit 20
Deer
Any Legal (Private-Land Only)
Hunt Code DER-1-505, Fee Type S
Zone: Unit 46 (Private-Land)
Deer
Any Legal - Youth Only
Hunt Code DER-1-320, Fee Type S. CWD detected.
Zone: Unit 34
Deer
Any Legal
Hunt Code DER-1-101, Fee Type S
Zone: Unit 2A Including Pine River WMA
Deer
Any Legal
Hunt Code DER-1-354, Fee Type Q
Zone: Unit 41
Deer
Muzzleloader
Hunt Code DER-3-185, Fee Type S
Zone: Unit 13
Deer
Muzzleloader
Hunt Code DER-3-206, Fee Type Q
Zone: Unit 17
Deer
Muzzleloader
Hunt Code DER-3-179, Fee Type S
Zone: Unit 12
Deer
Any Legal
Hunt Code DER-1-379, Fee Type S
Zone: Unit 48
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 50Hunt Code DER-1-387, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 15Hunt Code DER-3-192, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 56Hunt Code DER-1-410, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 45Hunt Code DER-1-369, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal - Urraca WMA Only · Unit 55A (NM Residents Only)Hunt Code DER-1-407, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 2B Including Navajo WMAHunt Code DER-1-113, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 49Hunt Code DER-1-384, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 29Hunt Code DER-1-289, Fee Type S. CWD detected. | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 57 Excluding Sugarite Canyon State ParkHunt Code DER-1-416, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 53Hunt Code DER-1-398, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 42Hunt Code DER-1-362, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal (Private-Land Only) · Units 55A and 55B (Private-Land)Hunt Code DER-1-515, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 51BHunt Code DER-1-392, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 32 Including Prairie Chicken WMAsHunt Code DER-1-305, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 21Hunt Code DER-3-226, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 51AHunt Code DER-1-389, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal (Private-Land Only) · Unit 54 (Private-Land)Hunt Code DER-1-509, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 59Hunt Code DER-1-430, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 10Hunt Code DER-1-172, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Units 54 and 55A Colin Neblett WMA Only (NM Residents Only)Hunt Code DER-1-402, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 16 (A, B, C, D and E)Hunt Code DER-3-200, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 18Hunt Code DER-3-211, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 58Hunt Code DER-1-423, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal - Mobility Impaired Only · Unit 34Hunt Code DER-1-319, Fee Type S. CWD detected. | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 30Hunt Code DER-1-294, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 47Hunt Code DER-1-376, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 26Hunt Code DER-3-274, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 22Hunt Code DER-3-233, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 25Hunt Code DER-3-269, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerBow · Unit 57 Sugarite Canyon State Park OnlyHunt Code DER-2-420, Fee Type Q | Open | |
| Mule DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 23 Burro Mountain Area OnlyHunt Code DER-3-251, Fee Type Q | Open | |
| Mule DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 27Hunt Code DER-3-285, Fee Type Q | Open | |
| Mule DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 24 Excluding Fort Bayard Management Area, Including Double E and River Ranch WMAsHunt Code DER-3-263, Fee Type S | Open | |
| Mule DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 23 Excluding Burro Mountain AreaHunt Code DER-3-243, Fee Type S | Open | |
| White-tailed DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 27Hunt Code DER-3-286, Fee Type Q | Open | |
| White-tailed DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 24 Excluding Fort Bayard Management Area, Including Double E and River Ranch WMAsHunt Code DER-3-264, Fee Type S | Open | |
| White-tailed DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 23 Burro Mountain Area OnlyHunt Code DER-3-252, Fee Type Q | Open | |
| White-tailed DeerMuzzleloader · Unit 23 Excluding Burro Mountain AreaHunt Code DER-3-244, Fee Type S | Open | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 31 Including Prairie Chicken WMAsHunt Code DER-1-300, Fee Type S | Upcoming | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 48Hunt Code DER-1-380, Fee Type S | Upcoming | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 12Hunt Code DER-1-177, Fee Type S | Upcoming | |
| DeerAny Legal - Mobility Impaired Only · Unit 45Hunt Code DER-1-370, Fee Type S | Upcoming | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 2B Including Navajo WMAHunt Code DER-1-115, Fee Type Q | Upcoming | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 5BHunt Code DER-1-150, Fee Type Q/HD | Upcoming | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 37Hunt Code DER-1-333, Fee Type S | Upcoming | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 39Hunt Code DER-1-343, Fee Type S | Upcoming | |
| DeerAny Legal · Unit 33 Including Prairie Chicken WMAsHunt Code DER-1-312, Fee Type Q | Upcoming | |
| DeerAny Legal · Units 6A and 6CHunt Code DER-1-155, Fee Type S | Upcoming |
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Turkey
13 listed rowsWild Turkey
Fall OTC - Any Legal (Shotgun, Bow or Crossbow)
Closed: Unit 2A (areas east of U.S. Hwy. 550 and north of NM Hwy. 173); Unit 2B (areas in the Carson National Forest); Unit 2C (areas in the Carson National Forest); Units 6B, 8, 14, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 38, 49, 50, 53; Bernardo WMA, Bill Evans WMA, Edward Sargent WMA, Jackson Lake WMA, La Joya WMA, Lake Roberts WMA, Marquez/LBar WMA, Prairie Chicken WMAs, Red Rock WMA, Rio Chama WMA, Sugarite Canyon State Park, Valle Vidal and W.S. Huey WMA. Shotgun, bow or crossbow. If hunter did not harvest in September bow-only hunt, may hunt again in November.
Zone: Statewide except closed areas
Gould's Turkey
Spring Draw - Any Legal - Once-in-a-Lifetime
Hunt Code: TUR-1-106. 4 licenses. Gould's Turkey. Once-in-a-Lifetime permit. Purchase of OTC Turkey License required.
Zone: Units 26 & 27
Wild Turkey
Spring OTC - Youth Only
Youth-only early spring OTC license hunt. Draw-permit areas are not open for youth-only spring OTC license holders.
Zone: Statewide (all open units for spring hunting, draw-permit areas not open)
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Any Legal - NM Resident Only
Hunt Code: TUR-1-105. 15 licenses. NM Resident Only. Purchase of OTC Turkey License required.
Zone: Unit 9 Marquez/LBar WMA Only
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Any Legal
Hunt Code: TUR-1-103. 20 licenses. Hunter orientation required. Purchase of OTC Turkey License required.
Zone: Unit 6B Valles Caldera National Preserve
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Any Legal - Youth Only
Hunt Code: TUR-1-102. 5 licenses. Purchase of OTC Turkey License required.
Zone: Unit 2A (Areas east of Hwy. 550 and north of NM Hwy. 173)
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Any Legal
Hunt Code: TUR-1-104. 15 licenses. Bow and crossbow only in Sandia Ranger District portion. Purchase of OTC Turkey License required.
Zone: Unit 8
Wild Turkey
Spring OTC
Closed areas: Unit 2A (areas east of U.S. Hwy. 550 and north of NM Hwy. 173); Unit 2B (areas in the Carson National Forest); Unit 2C (areas in the Carson National Forest); Units 6B, 8, 19, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31; Bernardo WMA, Jackson Lake WMA, La Joya WMA, Marquez/LBar WMA, Prairie Chicken WMAs, Red Rock WMA, Valle Vidal and W.S. Huey WMA. Turkey hunts in Sandia Ranger District portion of GMU 14 and Sugarite Canyon State Park are bow and crossbow only.
Zone: Statewide except closed areas
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Any Legal
Hunt Code: TUR-1-109. 20 licenses total. East Side open Apr. 15 - May 15; West Side open Apr. 15 - Apr. 30. Purchase of OTC Turkey License required.
Zone: Units 55A Valle Vidal - East Side
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Any Legal
Hunt Code: TUR-1-100. 115 licenses. Purchase of OTC Turkey License required.
Zone: Units 2B & 2C Carson National Forest
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Any Legal
Hunt Code: TUR-1-109. 20 licenses total. East Side open Apr. 15 - May 15; West Side open Apr. 15 - Apr. 30. Purchase of OTC Turkey License required.
Zone: Units 55A Valle Vidal - West Side
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Any Legal - Youth Only
Hunt Code: TUR-1-101. 50 licenses. Purchase of OTC Turkey License required.
Zone: Units 2B & 2C Carson National Forest
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wild TurkeyFall OTC - Archery (Bow Only) · Statewide except closed areasClosed: Unit 2A (areas east of U.S. Hwy. 550 and north of NM Hwy. 173); Unit 2B (areas in the Carson National Forest); Unit 2C (areas in the Carson National Forest); Units 6B, 8, 14, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 38, 49, 50, 53; Bernardo WMA, Bill Evans WMA, Edward Sargent WMA, Jackson Lake WMA, La Joya WMA, Lake Roberts WMA, Marquez/LBar WMA, Prairie Chicken WMAs, Red Rock WMA, Rio Chama WMA, Sugarite Canyon State Park, Valle Vidal and W.S. Huey WMA. Bow only. | Closed |
Bear
41 listed rowsBlack Bear
Any Legal Arm
Total limit: 36, Female limit: 14. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Zone 11 (Units 37, 38)
Black Bear
Any Legal Arm
Total limit: 15, Female limit: 6. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Zone 2 (Unit 2)
Black Bear
Any Legal Arm
Total limit: 65, Female limit: 26. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Zone 3 (Units 49, 50, 53)
Black Bear
Any Legal Arm
Total limit: 33, Female limit: 13. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Zone 12 (Unit 34)
Black Bear
Any Legal Arm
Total limit: 36, Female limit: 14. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Zone 9 (Units 9, 10)
Black Bear
Any Legal Arm
Total limit: 168, Female limit: 67. Dogs allowed. Closed areas: Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River Area, Taos Valley Overlook, unit 6B (Valles Caldera National Preserve). License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Zone 1 (Units 4-7, 51, 52)
Black Bear
Any Legal Arm
Total limit: 109, Female limit: 43. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Zone 4 (Units 45, 46, 48)
Black Bear
Any Legal Arm
Total limit: 197, Female limit: 79. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Zone 10 (Units 12, 13, 15-18, 20-24, 26, 27)
Black Bear
Any Legal Arm
Total limit: 108, Female limit: 43. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Zone 5 (Units 54, 55, 57)
Black Bear
Any Legal Arm
Total limit: 51, Female limit: 20. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Zone 6 (Units 39-43, 47, 56, 58, 59)
Black Bear
Any Legal Arm
Total limit: 16, Female limit: 6. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Zone 13 (Unit 36)
Black Bear
Any Legal Arm
Total limit: 19, Female limit: 7. Dogs allowed. Sandia Ranger District is bow only. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Zone 14 (Unit 14)
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Black BearDraw - Any Legal Arm · Unit 55A Valle Vidal OnlyHunt Code: BER-1-105. 20 permits. OTC Bear License required to validate draw permit. Dogs allowed on Valle Vidal during this hunt. Draw application deadline Feb. 11, 2026. | Closed | |
| Black BearDraw - Bow Only · Unit 57 Sugarite Canyon State Park OnlyHunt Code: BER-2-106. 5 permits. OTC Bear License required to validate draw permit. Dogs prohibited in Sugarite Canyon State Park. Draw application deadline Feb. 11, 2026. | Closed | |
| Black BearDraw - Any Legal Arm - Youth Only · Unit 2Hunt Code: BER-1-100. 5 permits. OTC Bear License required to validate draw permit. Draw application deadline Feb. 11, 2026. | Closed | |
| Black BearDraw - Any Legal Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 4 Sargent WMA OnlyHunt Code: BER-1-101. 10 permits. NM Residents only. OTC Bear License required to validate draw permit. Dogs not allowed on WMAs. Draw application deadline Feb. 11, 2026. | Closed | |
| Black BearDraw - Any Legal Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 9 Marquez/LBar WMA OnlyHunt Code: BER-1-103. 10 permits. NM Residents only. OTC Bear License required to validate draw permit. Dogs not allowed on WMAs. Draw application deadline Feb. 11, 2026. | Closed | |
| Black BearDraw - Any Legal Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 4 Humphries WMA OnlyHunt Code: BER-1-102. 5 permits. NM Residents only. OTC Bear License required to validate draw permit. Dogs not allowed on WMAs. Draw application deadline Feb. 11, 2026. | Closed | |
| Black BearDraw - Any Legal Arm · Units 54 and 55A Urraca, E.S. Barker, and Colin Neblett WMAs, and Valle VidalHunt Code: BER-1-104. 60 permits. OTC Bear License required to validate draw permit. Dogs prohibited on WMAs, allowed only on Valle Vidal. Draw application deadline Feb. 11, 2026. | Closed | |
| Black BearAny Legal Arm · Zone 3 (Units 49, 50, 53)Total limit: 65, Female limit: 26. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearAny Legal Arm · Zone 12 (Unit 34)Total limit: 33, Female limit: 13. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearAny Legal Arm · Zone 5 (Units 54, 55, 57)Total limit: 108, Female limit: 43. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearAny Legal Arm · Zone 11 (Units 37, 38)Total limit: 36, Female limit: 14. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearAny Legal Arm · Zone 9 (Units 9, 10)Total limit: 36, Female limit: 14. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearAny Legal Arm · Zone 6 (Units 39-43, 47, 56, 58, 59)Total limit: 51, Female limit: 20. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearAny Legal Arm · Zone 13 (Unit 36)Total limit: 16, Female limit: 6. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearAny Legal Arm · Zone 4 (Units 45, 46, 48)Total limit: 109, Female limit: 43. Dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 8 (Unit 8)Total limit: 11, Female limit: 4. No dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 9 (Units 9, 10)Total limit: 36, Female limit: 14. No dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 1 (Units 4-7, 51, 52)Total limit: 168, Female limit: 67. No dogs allowed. Closed areas: Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River Area, Taos Valley Overlook, unit 6B (Valles Caldera National Preserve). License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 10 (Units 12, 13, 15-18, 20-24, 26, 27)Total limit: 197, Female limit: 79. No dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 2 (Unit 2)Total limit: 15, Female limit: 6. No dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 4 (Units 45, 46, 48)Total limit: 109, Female limit: 43. No dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 5 (Units 54, 55, 57)Total limit: 108, Female limit: 43. No dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 14 (Unit 14)Total limit: 19, Female limit: 7. No dogs allowed. Sandia Ranger District in Zone 14 is bow only. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 3 (Units 49, 50, 53)Total limit: 65, Female limit: 26. No dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 12 (Unit 34)Total limit: 33, Female limit: 13. No dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 6 (Units 39-43, 47, 56, 58, 59)Total limit: 51, Female limit: 20. No dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 13 (Unit 36)Total limit: 16, Female limit: 6. No dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearBow Only · Zone 11 (Units 37, 38)Total limit: 36, Female limit: 14. No dogs allowed. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Closed | |
| Black BearAny Legal Arm · Zone 8 (Unit 8)Total limit: 11, Female limit: 4. Dogs allowed. USFS Sandia Ranger District is bow only. License must be purchased at least two calendar days before hunting. | Open |
Elk
370 listed rowsElk
Premium Statewide - Any Legal Sporting Arm
Hunt Code: ELK-1-700, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 1
Zone: Statewide
Elk
Any Legal Sporting Arm Ranch - Primary Management Zone
Ranch-Only Private Land Hunt. License limited to any five consecutive days within the season.
Zone: Units 4, 21B
Elk
Any Legal Sporting Arm Ranch - Special/Secondary Management Zone
All authorizations are ranch-only. Any legal sporting arms hunts limited to any five consecutive days from Oct. 1-Dec. 31, unless otherwise allowed by NMDOW.
Zone: Special and Secondary Management Zones
Elk
Any Legal Sporting Arm Ranch - Antlerless Only - Special/Secondary Management Zone
Antlerless only, any legal sporting arms hunts limited to any five consecutive days from Oct. 1, 2026-Feb. 10, 2027.
Zone: Unit 34 (Special/Secondary Management Zone)
Elk
Any Legal Sporting Arm Ranch - Antlerless Only - Special/Secondary Management Zone
Antlerless only, any legal sporting arms hunts limited to any five consecutive days from Oct. 1, 2026-Jan. 31, 2027.
Zone: Unit 36 (Special/Secondary Management Zone)
Elk
Any Legal Sporting Arm Ranch - Primary Management Zone
Ranch-Only Private Land Hunt. License limited to any five consecutive days within the season.
Zone: Units 5A, 5B, 12, 16B/22, 21A, 49, 50, 51
Elk
Muzzleloader Only Ranch - Primary Management Zone
Ranch-Only Private Land Hunt, muzzleloader only. License limited to any five consecutive days within the season.
Zone: Units 9, 13, 15, 17
Elk
Any Legal Sporting Arm Ranch - Primary Management Zone
Ranch-Only Private Land Hunt. License limited to any five consecutive days within the season.
Zone: Units 2, 10, 6A, 6C, 7, 16A, 16C, 16D, 36, 45, 48, 52, 53
Elk
Any Legal Sporting Arm Ranch - Antlerless Only - Primary Management Zone
Ranch-Only Private Land Hunt, antlerless only. License limited to any five consecutive days within the season.
Zone: Unit 36
Elk
Any Legal Sporting Arm Ranch - Primary Management Zone
Ranch-Only Private Land Hunt. License limited to any five consecutive days within the season.
Zone: Units 16E, 23, 24, 34
Elk
Any Legal Sporting Arm Ranch - Antlerless Only - Primary Management Zone
Ranch-Only Private Land Hunt, antlerless only. License limited to any five consecutive days within the season.
Zone: Unit 34
Elk
Any Legal Sporting Arm - Youth Only - Once-in-a-Lifetime
Hunt Code: ELK-1-446, Fee Type: Q/HD, Licenses: 20, Once-in-a-Lifetime
Zone: Unit 55A Valle Vidal Only
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm · Unit 5A Public Land OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-144, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 10 | Open | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only / Youth Only · Unit 6B (Valles Caldera)Hunt Code: ELK-1-229, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 35, Hunter orientation required | Open | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm · Unit 36Hunt Code: ELK-1-362, Fee Type: HD, Licenses: 140 | Open | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 6CHunt Code: ELK-1-239, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 110 | Open | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 5A Public Land OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-145, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 10 | Open | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm · Unit 4 Sargent WMA OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-168, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 10, NM Residents Only | Open | |
| ElkMuzzleloader · Unit 9 Including Water Canyon WMAHunt Code: ELK-3-156, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 21 | Open | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 6AHunt Code: ELK-1-218, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 99 | Open | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 5BHunt Code: ELK-1-183, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 59 | Open | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 49Hunt Code: ELK-1-383, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 77 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - Youth Only · Unit 4 Sargent WMA OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-170, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 10, NM Residents Only | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only / Youth Only - Once-in-a-Lifetime · Unit 55A Valle Vidal OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-447, Fee Type: Q, Licenses: 30, Once-in-a-Lifetime | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 51Hunt Code: ELK-1-198, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 251 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm · Unit 5BHunt Code: ELK-1-184, Fee Type: HD, Licenses: 87 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm · Units 54 and 55A Colin Neblett WMAHunt Code: ELK-1-430, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 20, NM Residents Only | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 50Hunt Code: ELK-1-191, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 42 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - Youth Only · Unit 4 Humphries and Rio Chama WMAs OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-176, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 15, NM Residents Only | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 6B (Valles Caldera)Hunt Code: ELK-1-230, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 35, Hunter orientation required | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm · Unit 55A Urraca WMA OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-438, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 10, NM Residents Only | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm · Unit 4 Humphries and Rio Chama WMAs OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-175, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 10, NM Residents Only | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm · Unit 4 Sargent WMA OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-169, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 10, NM Residents Only | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm · Unit 55A Urraca WMA OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-439, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 15, NM Residents Only | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 49Hunt Code: ELK-1-384, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 77 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 51Hunt Code: ELK-1-199, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 251 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 48Hunt Code: ELK-1-377, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 50 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only / Youth Only · Unit 10Hunt Code: ELK-1-161, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 120 | Upcoming | |
| ElkMuzzleloader - NM Resident Only · Unit 45Hunt Code: ELK-3-371, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 49 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm · Unit 12Hunt Code: ELK-1-251, Fee Type: HD, Licenses: 80 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only - Once-in-a-Lifetime · Unit 55A Valle Vidal OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-448, Fee Type: Q, Licenses: 30, Once-in-a-Lifetime | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - Excluding Cerro Portion / NM Resident Only · Unit 53Hunt Code: ELK-1-390, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 94 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 5BHunt Code: ELK-1-185, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 59 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm · Unit 4 Rio Chama WMA OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-177, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 20, NM Residents Only | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only / Youth Only · Unit 52Hunt Code: ELK-1-209, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 80 | Upcoming | |
| ElkMuzzleloader · Unit 15Hunt Code: ELK-3-269, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 250 | Upcoming | |
| ElkMuzzleloader · Unit 17Hunt Code: ELK-3-310, Fee Type: HD, Licenses: 25 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 51Hunt Code: ELK-1-200, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 252 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 52Hunt Code: ELK-1-211, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 73 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 6CHunt Code: ELK-1-240, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 110 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 12Hunt Code: ELK-1-252, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 60 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 50Hunt Code: ELK-1-192, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 45 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 21BHunt Code: ELK-1-326, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 15 | Upcoming | |
| ElkMuzzleloader - NM Resident Only · Unit 17Hunt Code: ELK-3-311, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 25 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - Excluding Cerro Portion / NM Resident Only · Unit 53Hunt Code: ELK-1-391, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 94 | Upcoming | |
| ElkMuzzleloader · Unit 13Hunt Code: ELK-3-261, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 126 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only · Unit 6B (Valles Caldera)Hunt Code: ELK-1-231, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 35, Hunter orientation required | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only - Once-in-a-Lifetime · Unit 55A Valle Vidal OnlyHunt Code: ELK-1-449, Fee Type: Q, Licenses: 30, Once-in-a-Lifetime | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - NM Resident Only / Mobility Impaired Only · Unit 52Hunt Code: ELK-1-210, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 56 | Upcoming | |
| ElkAny Legal Sporting Arm - Youth Only · Unit 16CHunt Code: ELK-1-112, Fee Type: S, Licenses: 75, Youth Encouragement Hunt | Upcoming |
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Waterfowl
32 listed rowsAmerican Coot
Regular Season
Possession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit.
Zone: Central Flyway North Zone
American Coot and Gallinules
Regular Season
Possession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit.
Zone: Pacific Flyway North and South Zones
Dark Goose
Falconry Season
Falconry season.
Zone: Pacific Flyway South Zone
Dark Goose
Falconry Season
Falconry season.
Zone: Central Flyway All Zones (excluding MRGV)
Dark Goose
Falconry Season - Segment 2
Falconry season.
Zone: Pacific Flyway North Zone
Dark Goose (Canada and white-fronted)
Regular Season
MRGV (Valencia, Socorro and Sierra counties) is closed to dark goose hunting in the regular season.
Zone: Central Flyway North and South Zones
Ducks
Regular Season
Possession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit.
Zone: Central Flyway North Zone (East of Continental Divide and north of I-40 and U.S. Hwy. 54 at Tucumcari)
Ducks
Regular Season
Possession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit.
Zone: Pacific Flyway North and South Zones
Ducks and American Coot
Falconry Season - Segment 2
Falconry season.
Zone: Central Flyway North Zone
Ducks and American Coot
Falconry Season
Falconry season.
Zone: Pacific Flyway All Zones
Ducks and American Coot
Falconry Season - Segment 2
Falconry season.
Zone: Central Flyway South Zone
Ducks and American Coot
Regular Season
Possession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit.
Zone: Central Flyway South Zone (East of Continental Divide and south of I-40 and U.S. Hwy. 54 at Tucumcari)
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dark GooseFalconry Season - Segment 1 · Pacific Flyway North ZoneFalconry season. | Closed | |
| Dark GooseFalconry Season · Central Flyway MRGVFalconry season. | Upcoming | |
| Dark Goose (Canada and white-fronted)MRGV Dark Goose Season · MRGV (Valencia, Socorro and Sierra counties)Central Flyway. | Upcoming | |
| Ducks and American CootFalconry Season · Central Flyway North ZoneFalconry season. | Closed | |
| Ducks and American CootFalconry Season · Central Flyway South ZoneFalconry season. | Closed | |
| Ducks and American CootYouth Waterfowl · Central Flyway North ZoneYouth hunters must be 17 years of age or younger and fully licensed. Hunters 16 years and older must purchase a federal Duck Stamp. An adult 18 or older must accompany youth. Youth may take only ducks and coots in the Central Flyway. | Closed | |
| Ducks and American CootYouth Waterfowl · Central Flyway South ZoneYouth hunters must be 17 years of age or younger and fully licensed. Hunters 16 years and older must purchase a federal Duck Stamp. An adult 18 or older must accompany youth. Youth may take only ducks and coots in the Central Flyway. | Closed | |
| Ducks, Coots and GallinulesYouth Waterfowl · Pacific Flyway North and South ZonesYouth hunters must be 17 years of age or younger and fully licensed. Hunters 16 years and older must purchase a federal Duck Stamp. An adult 18 or older must accompany youth. Youth may take ducks, coots and gallinules in the Pacific Flyway. | Closed | |
| GooseRegular Season - Segment 1 · Pacific Flyway North Zone (West of Continental Divide and north of I-40) | Closed | |
| GooseRegular Season · Pacific Flyway South Zone (West of Continental Divide and south of I-40) | Open | |
| GooseRegular Season - Segment 2 · Pacific Flyway North Zone (West of Continental Divide and north of I-40) | Open | |
| Light Goose (snow and Ross's)Falconry Season - Segment 1 · Pacific Flyway North ZoneFalconry season. | Closed | |
| Light Goose (snow and Ross's)Falconry Season · Pacific Flyway South ZoneFalconry season. | Open | |
| Light Goose (snow and Ross's)Regular Season · Central Flyway North and South Zones | Open | |
| Light Goose (snow and Ross's)Falconry Season · Central Flyway All ZonesFalconry season. | Open | |
| Light Goose (snow and Ross's)Falconry Season - Segment 2 · Pacific Flyway North ZoneFalconry season. | Open | |
| Light Goose (snow and Ross's)Light Goose Conservation Order · StatewideFree permit required. Approved tools include electronic calls and unplugged shotguns. Shooting until 1/2 hour after sunset, except on WMAs. Bernardo Unit D open for handicap accessible hunting during LGCO on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Bernardo Ponds Unit open during LGCO on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. | Upcoming | |
| ScaupFalconry Season · Pacific Flyway All ZonesFalconry season. | Open | |
| ScaupRegular Season · Pacific Flyway North and South ZonesPossession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit. | Open | |
| Teal (blue-winged, cinnamon, green-winged)September Teal Season · Central Flyway North and South ZonesPossession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit. | Closed |
Dove
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Falconry
Falconry upland-game season
Zone: Statewide
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Over-the-Counter
Zone: Statewide
Mourning and White-winged Dove
Regular Season
North Zone: North of I-40 from the New Mexico/Arizona border to U.S. Hwy. 54 at Tucumcari; U.S. Hwy. 54 from Tucumcari to the New Mexico/Texas border.
Zone: North Zone
Mourning and White-winged Dove
Falconry Season
Falconry season.
Zone: North Zone
Mourning and White-winged Dove
Falconry Season
Falconry season.
Zone: South Zone
Mourning and White-winged Dove
Falconry Season - Segment 2
Falconry season.
Zone: South Zone
Mourning and White-winged Dove
Regular Season - Segment 2
South Zone: South of I-40 from the New Mexico/Arizona border to U.S. Hwy. 54 at Tucumcari; U.S. Hwy. 54 from Tucumcari to the New Mexico/Texas border.
Zone: South Zone
Mourning and White-winged Dove
Falconry Season - Segment 2
Falconry season.
Zone: North Zone
Mourning and White-winged Dove
Regular Season - Segment 1
South Zone: South of I-40 from the New Mexico/Arizona border to U.S. Hwy. 54 at Tucumcari; U.S. Hwy. 54 from Tucumcari to the New Mexico/Texas border.
Zone: South Zone
Pheasant
Pheasant
Youth Draw
Hunt Code PHE-0-004. Youth-only hunt by drawing. Youth hunters must have a Game-Hunting License and be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. Resident only.
Zone: Jackson Lake WMA
Pheasant
Youth Draw
Hunt Code PHE-0-002. Youth-only hunt by drawing. Youth hunters must have a Game-Hunting License and be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. Resident only.
Zone: W.S. Huey WMA
Pheasant
Over-the-Counter
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Draw
Hunt Code PHE-0-003. Open to adult and youth hunters. Draw permit required. Resident only.
Zone: W.S. Huey WMA
Pheasant
Youth Draw
Hunt Code PHE-0-001. Youth-only hunt by drawing. Youth hunters must have a Game-Hunting License and be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. Resident only.
Zone: Bernardo WMA
Quail
Quail
Falconry
Falconry upland-game season
Zone: Statewide
Quail (Scaled, Gambel's, Bobwhite, Montezuma)
Over-the-Counter
Zone: Statewide
Grouse
Dusky (Blue) Grouse
Over-the-Counter
Zone: North Zone (North of I-40)
Dusky (Blue) Grouse
Over-the-Counter
Zone: South Zone (South of I-40)
Grouse and Pheasant
Falconry
Falconry upland-game season
Zone: Statewide
Squirrel
Squirrel
Falconry
Falconry upland-game season
Zone: Statewide
Squirrel (Abert's, Red, Gray and Fox)
Over-the-Counter
Zone: Statewide
Furbearer
Badger, Bobcat, Fox, Ringtail, Weasel
Trapping/Hunting
No bag limit currently; NMDOW may set limits. Trapping on private land only (no trapping on public lands).
Zone: Statewide
Nutria
Trapping/Hunting
Year-round season for nutria (nonnative invasive species).
Zone: Rio Hondo in Chaves and Lincoln counties
Raccoon
Restricted Methods
Restricted methods only: cage traps, foot-encapsulating traps, and hunting.
Zone: Statewide
Beaver, Muskrat
Trapping/Hunting
Two seasons: Apr. 1-30, 2026 and Nov. 1, 2026-Mar. 31, 2027. Beaver hunting/killing prohibited on public land within Cibola, Lincoln, or Gila NFs.
Zone: Statewide (except Cibola, Lincoln, Gila NF for beaver on public land)
Raccoon
All Legal Methods
Two seasons with all legal methods: Apr. 1-May 15, 2026 and Sept. 1, 2026-Mar. 31, 2027. Restricted methods only (cage traps, foot-encapsulating traps, hunting) May 16-Aug. 31, 2027.
Zone: Statewide
Migratory Birds
28 listed rowsGallinules
Falconry Season
Falconry season.
Zone: Central Flyway All Zones
Gallinules
Regular Season
Possession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit.
Zone: Central Flyway North and South Zones
Gallinules
Falconry Season
Falconry season.
Zone: Pacific Flyway All Zones
Sandhill Crane
Falconry Season
Falconry season. Eastern Sandhill Crane Permit (free) required while hunting.
Zone: Eastern
Sandhill Crane
Eastern Hunt
Free Eastern sandhill crane permit required. Unlimited permits. Up to four hunters may apply per application.
Zone: Eastern (Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Eddy, Lea, Quay and Roosevelt counties)
Sandhill Crane
Southwestern Hunt
Hunt Code SCR-0-108. 75 permits. Hunters must return Harvest Questionnaire and Bill Measurement Card to NMDGF no later than five days after the end of the permitted hunt dates.
Zone: Southwest (parts of Sierra, Doña Ana, Luna, Grant and Hidalgo counties)
Snipe
Falconry Season
Falconry season.
Zone: Central Flyway All Zones
Snipe
Regular Season
Possession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit.
Zone: Central Flyway North and South Zones
Snipe
Falconry Season
Falconry season.
Zone: Pacific Flyway All Zones
Snipe
Regular Season
Possession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit.
Zone: Pacific Flyway North and South Zones
Sora and Virginia Rail
Regular Season
Possession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit.
Zone: Central Flyway North and South Zones
Sora and Virginia Rail
Regular Season
Possession limits are 3 times the daily bag limit.
Zone: Pacific Flyway North and South Zones
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Band-tailed PigeonFalconry Season · Central Flyway and Pacific Flyway North ZoneFalconry season. | Closed | |
| Band-tailed PigeonRegular Season · Regular Season (remainder of state outside Southwest Season boundary)A free Band-tailed Pigeon Permit is required. Regular Season: Remainder of the state outside the Southwest Season boundary. | Closed | |
| Band-tailed PigeonSouthwest Season · Southwest Season (South of U.S. Hwy. 60 and west of I-25)A free Band-tailed Pigeon Permit is required. Southwest Season: South of U.S. Hwy. 60 and west of I-25. | Closed | |
| Band-tailed PigeonFalconry Season · Central Flyway and Pacific Flyway South ZoneFalconry season. | Closed | |
| Sandhill CraneFalconry Season · Estancia ValleyFalconry season. Falconers are requested to report hunting efforts. | Upcoming | |
| Sandhill CraneMRGV Hunt · Middle Rio Grande Valley (Valencia and Socorro counties)Hunt Code SCR-0-102. 87 permits. Hunters must check all cranes harvested at the designated check station and file a harvest report no later than five days after the end of the permitted hunt dates. | Upcoming | |
| Sandhill CraneYouth Resident-only Hunt · MRGV Youth-only (Bernardo or Casa Colorada WMAs)Hunt Code SCR-0-107. 24 permits. Residents only. Up to two hunters may apply per application. Youth hunters assigned to hunt on either Bernardo or Casa Colorada WMAs. | Upcoming | |
| Sandhill CraneMRGV Hunt · Middle Rio Grande Valley (Valencia and Socorro counties)Hunt Code SCR-0-103. 87 permits. Hunters must check all cranes harvested at the designated check station and file a harvest report no later than five days after the end of the permitted hunt dates. | Upcoming | |
| Sandhill CraneMRGV Hunt · Middle Rio Grande Valley (Valencia and Socorro counties)Hunt Code SCR-0-104. 87 permits. Hunters must check all cranes harvested at the designated check station and file a harvest report no later than five days after the end of the permitted hunt dates. | Upcoming | |
| Sandhill CraneEstancia Valley Hunt - Segment 1 · Estancia Valley (portions of Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Torrance counties)Hunt Code SCR-0-101. 65 permits. Up to four hunters may apply per application. Hunters must return Harvest Questionnaire and Bill Measurement Card to NMDGF no later than five days after hunting. | Upcoming | |
| Sandhill CraneEstancia Valley Hunt - Segment 2 · Estancia Valley (portions of Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Torrance counties)Hunt Code SCR-0-101. 65 permits. Up to four hunters may apply per application. Hunters must return Harvest Questionnaire and Bill Measurement Card to NMDGF no later than five days after hunting. | Upcoming | |
| Sandhill CraneMRGV Hunt · Middle Rio Grande Valley (Valencia and Socorro counties)Hunt Code SCR-0-105. 87 permits. Hunters must check all cranes harvested at the designated check station and file a harvest report no later than five days after the end of the permitted hunt dates. | Upcoming | |
| Sandhill CraneSouthwestern Hunt · Southwest (parts of Sierra, Doña Ana, Luna, Grant and Hidalgo counties)Hunt Code SCR-0-109. 77 permits. Hunters must return Harvest Questionnaire and Bill Measurement Card to NMDGF no later than five days after the end of the permitted hunt dates. | Upcoming | |
| Sandhill CraneMRGV Hunt · Middle Rio Grande Valley (Valencia and Socorro counties)Hunt Code SCR-0-106. 87 permits. Hunters must check all cranes harvested at the designated check station and file a harvest report no later than five days after the end of the permitted hunt dates. | Upcoming | |
| Sora and Virginia RailFalconry Season · Central Flyway All ZonesFalconry season. | Open | |
| Sora and Virginia RailFalconry Season · Pacific Flyway All ZonesFalconry season. | Open |
Pronghorn
218 listed rowsPronghorn
Any Legal
Hunt Code ANT-1-183, Fee Type S, 15 licenses. Roswell Hunt Area only.
Zone: Unit 32 West of Pecos River - Roswell Hunt Area Only (Draw)
Pronghorn
Muzzleloader - Youth Only
Hunt Code ANT-3-300, Fee Type S, Unlimited licenses. Private-land only.
Zone: Unit 4 (Private-Land)
Pronghorn
Muzzleloader - Youth Only
Hunt Code ANT-3-232, Fee Type S, 40 licenses. Public-land draw hunt.
Zone: Units 50 and 52 (Draw)
Pronghorn
Archery
Hunt Code ANT-2-233, Fee Type S, 20 licenses. Public-land draw hunt.
Zone: Units 50 and 52 (Draw)
Pronghorn
Archery
Hunt Code ANT-2-301, Fee Type S, Unlimited licenses. Private-land only.
Zone: Unit 4 (Private-Land)
Pronghorn
Archery
Hunt Code ANT-2-131, Fee Type S, 25 licenses. Public-land draw hunt.
Zone: Unit 18 (Draw)
Pronghorn
Any Legal
Hunt Code ANT-1-302, Fee Type S, 15 licenses. Private-land only.
Zone: Units 4, 50 and 52 (Private-Land)
Pronghorn
Archery
Hunt Code ANT-2-178, Fee Type S, 20 licenses. Public-land draw hunt.
Zone: Unit 32 West of Pecos River (Draw)
Pronghorn
Archery
Hunt Code ANT-2-212, Fee Type S, 3 licenses. Private-land only.
Zone: Unit 41 (Private-Land)
Pronghorn
Archery
Hunt Code ANT-2-243, Fee Type S, 4 licenses. Public-land draw hunt.
Zone: Unit 57 (Draw)
Pronghorn
Archery
Hunt Code ANT-2-172, Fee Type S, 25 licenses. Public-land draw hunt.
Zone: Unit 32 East of Pecos River (Draw)
Pronghorn
Archery
Hunt Code ANT-2-149, Fee Type S, 10 licenses. Public-land draw hunt.
Zone: Units 25, 26 and 27 (Draw)
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PronghornArchery · Units 22 and 23 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-144, Fee Type S, 10 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 13 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-108, Fee Type S, 10 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 54 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-2-318, Fee Type S, Unlimited licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 58 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-247, Fee Type S, 32 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 33 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-184, Fee Type S, 30 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 41 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-212, Fee Type S, 28 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Units 8 and 43 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-223, Fee Type S, 5 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 12 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-103, Fee Type S, 10 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 56 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-2-236, Fee Type S, 8 licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 56 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-236, Fee Type S, 40 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornAny Legal · Units 50 and 52 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-1-234, Fee Type S, 20 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. Not available for OTC private land licenses. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 20 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-135, Fee Type S, 10 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 40 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-208, Fee Type S, 5 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 31 North of US Highway 380 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-160, Fee Type S, 25 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 47 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-2-225, Fee Type S, 3 licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 31 South of US Highway 380 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-166, Fee Type S, 50 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 59 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-254, Fee Type S, 40 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 55 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-2-323, Fee Type S, Unlimited licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 14 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-2-304, Fee Type S, Unlimited licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Units 36 and 37 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-190, Fee Type S, 20 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 58 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-2-247, Fee Type S, 4 licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Units 2, 7, 9 and 10 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-100, Fee Type S, 10 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 42 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-2-219, Fee Type S, 3 licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 42 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-219, Fee Type S, 4 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 47 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-225, Fee Type S, 8 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 17 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-125, Fee Type S, 20 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 16 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-119, Fee Type S, 20 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 46 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-2-308, Fee Type S, Unlimited licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 15 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-113, Fee Type S, 20 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 30 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-159, Fee Type S, 25 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 48 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-2-313, Fee Type S, Unlimited licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Units 21 and 24 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-138, Fee Type S, 25 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 59 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-2-254, Fee Type S, 3 licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 38 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-196, Fee Type S, 20 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 39 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-2-202, Fee Type S, 5 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornArchery · Unit 57 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-2-243, Fee Type S, 3 licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornMuzzleloader · Units 50 and 52 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-3-235, Fee Type S, 40 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornMuzzleloader · Unit 4 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-3-303, Fee Type S, Unlimited licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornAny Legal · Unit 54 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-1-320, Fee Type S, Unlimited licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornAny Legal - Youth Only · Unit 59 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-1-255, Fee Type S, 6 licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornAny Legal - Youth Only · Unit 56 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-1-237, Fee Type S, 40 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornAny Legal · Unit 13 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-1-110, Fee Type S, 10 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornAny Legal · Units 36 and 37 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-1-192, Fee Type S, 10 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornAny Legal - Youth Only · Unit 58 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-1-248, Fee Type S, 3 licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornAny Legal - Youth Only · Units 2, 7, 9 and 10 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-1-101, Fee Type S, 3 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornAny Legal · Units 8 and 43 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-1-224, Fee Type S, 10 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed | |
| PronghornAny Legal - Youth Only · Unit 48 (Private-Land)Hunt Code ANT-1-314, Fee Type S, Unlimited licenses. Private-land only. | Closed | |
| PronghornAny Legal · Units 25, 26 and 27 (Draw)Hunt Code ANT-1-151, Fee Type S, 5 licenses. Public-land draw hunt. | Closed |
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Mountain Lion
Cougar (Mountain Lion)
General
Statewide cougar season April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027. Zone closures when harvest limits reached. Closed areas: Sugarite Canyon State Park, Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River Area, Unit 6B, Fort Bliss/GMUs 28 and 19. Must complete mandatory cougar ID course. License must be purchased at least 2 calendar days before hunting.
Zone: Statewide (zones A through S)
Bighorn Sheep
Desert Bighorn Sheep
General - Ram
Desert bighorn ram hunts vary by area: GMU 19 (San Andres) Dec. 14-21 and Dec. 27-Jan. 3, 2027; GMU 20 South (Caballos) Nov. 16-30 and Dec. 1-15; GMU 20 North (Fra Cristobal) Sept. 11-20; GMU 26 (Little/Big Hatchets) Sept. 15-30 and Oct. 1-15; GMU 27 (Peloncillos) Nov. 16-30; GMUs 13/17 (Ladrones) Dec. 1-15 and Dec. 16-31.
Zone: Various GMUs - Hunt Code BHS-1-204
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
General - Ram
Rocky Mountain bighorn ram hunts vary by area: GMU 45 (Pecos) Aug. 7-16 and Aug. 21-30; GMUs 6A/6C (Jemez) Aug. 10-24 and Sept. 1-15; GMU 53 (Wheeler Peak) Aug. 6-15 and Sept. 1-10; GMUs 53/55 (Latir) Aug. 7-16 and Aug. 21-30; GMUs 49/50/53 (Rio Grande Gorge) Aug. 10-24, Sept. 1-15, Nov. 1-15; GMUs 16B/22/23/24 Jan. 1-31, 2027; GMU 58 (Dry Cimarron) Aug. 15-Jan. 15, 2027.
Zone: Various GMUs - Hunt Code BHS-1-201
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
General - Ewe
Rocky Mountain bighorn ewe bow hunt GMU 45 Sept. 4-13. Any legal Sept. 19-23 and Oct. 3-7 in GMU 45. Youth-only Oct. 3-7.
Zone: GMU 45 (Pecos) - Hunt Codes BHS-1-202, BHS-2-203
Javelina
Javelina
Archery Draw
Draw bow hunt JAV-2-101, 330 licenses.
Zone: Units 19, 23-27
Javelina
OTC Archery
OTC bow hunt JAV-2-103, 360 licenses.
Zone: Statewide excluding Units 19, 23-28
Javelina
General Firearm Draw - Units 19/23-27
Draw any legal hunt JAV-1-102, 1100 licenses.
Zone: Units 19, 23-27
Javelina
OTC General Firearm
OTC any legal hunt JAV-1-104, 1200 licenses.
Zone: Statewide excluding Units 19, 23-28
Javelina
Youth Only Draw
Youth-only draw JAV-1-100, 180 licenses.
Zone: Statewide except GMU 28
Other
15 listed rowsBarbary Sheep
OTC - Any Legal
OTC BBY-1-300, unlimited licenses. Any legal sporting arm. Barbary sheep draw applicants may not purchase OTC before draw results released.
Zone: Statewide except WMAs during closures, WSMR, Fort Bliss GMU 19, draw areas GMUs 28-30, 32, 36-37
Barbary Sheep
Draw - Units 29/30
Draw hunts: bow Jan. 1-15 2027; any legal Oct. 10-16, Dec. 4-10, Dec. 15-21, Jan. 20-26, Feb. 1-7, Feb. 12-18, Feb. 21-27, 2027.
Zone: Units 29 and 30
Barbary Sheep
Draw - Units 32/36/37
Draw hunts: bow Jan. 1-15 2027; any legal Oct. 10-16, Dec. 4-10, Dec. 15-21, Jan. 20-26, Feb. 1-7, Feb. 12-18, Feb. 21-27, 2027.
Zone: Units 32, 36, and 37
Ibex
Year-Round
Any valid ibex draw license can be used for the year-round IBX-1-528 hunt.
Zone: Unit 25 (Florida Mountains) - IBX-1-528
Oryx
Private Land
Private-land oryx licenses available. Must correspond to off-range hunt dates/restrictions. Also available for April (ORX-1-2000) and May (ORX-1-2020).
Zone: Private land statewide (off-range)
Oryx
Off-Range Statewide
Monthly off-range hunts available June through March. 96 licenses per month (adult), 24 per month (youth). February also has 40 licenses for Age 70+. Private land also available for April (ORX-1-2000) and May (ORX-1-2020).
Zone: Statewide off-range (excludes WSMR, Fort Bliss GMU 28, Fort Bliss GMU 19, Jornada Experimental Range, San Andres NWR, Holloman AFB)
Oryx
Once-in-a-Lifetime - WSMR
Multiple once-in-a-lifetime WSMR hunts: Sept. 4-6, Sept. 18-20, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, Nov. 13-15, Jan. 8-10, Jan. 22-24, Feb. 5-7, Feb. 19-21, Mar. 5-7 (Stallion); and same dates at Rhodes Canyon. 3-day hunts. $185 WSMR access fee.
Zone: Unit 19 WSMR (Stallion Range and Rhodes Canyon)
Oryx
Broken-Horn - WSMR
Broken-horn oryx hunts at Stallion Range and Rhodes Canyon on same dates as once-in-a-lifetime hunts. 15 licenses each hunt.
Zone: Unit 19 WSMR
Ibex
General Firearm - Once in a Lifetime
Any legal IBX-1-101, 5 licenses, once-in-a-lifetime.
Zone: Unit 25 (Florida Mountains)
Barbary Sheep
Draw - McGregor Range (Fort Bliss)
Draw hunts: any legal Dec. 12-16 (ES), Dec. 26-27 (F-IM), Jan. 2-3 2027 (F-IM). Military-only variants available. $100 access fee required.
Zone: Unit 28 McGregor Range
Oryx
Fort Bliss McGregor Range
ORX-1-225 Dec. 19-20 and ORX-1-227 Jan. 2-3, 2027. Military-only variants available. $100 Fort Bliss access fee.
Zone: Unit 28 McGregor Range
Ibex
General Firearm - Once in a Youth
Any legal IBX-1-103, 1 license, once-in-a-youth.
Zone: Unit 25 (Florida Mountains)
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| IbexArchery · Unit 25 (Florida Mountains)Bow hunt IBX-2-100, 20 licenses. Also bow Jan. 15-29, 2027 (IBX-2-104, 20 licenses). | Closed | |
| OryxYouth-Only Once-in-a-Youth - WSMR · Unit 19 WSMR Stallion Range - Youth OnlyOnce-in-a-youth hunt ORX-1-111, 40 licenses. | Closed | |
| OryxVeteran Once-in-a-Lifetime - WSMR · Unit 19 WSMR Rhodes Canyon - Resident Veterans OnlyResident veteran once-in-a-lifetime hunt ORX-1-102, 75 licenses. DD-214 required. $185 WSMR access fee. | Closed |
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New Mexico Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in New Mexico?
Archery deer season opens between September 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027 depending on zone; the last zone closes January 15, 2027. Firearm deer season opens between October 24, 2026 and January 8, 2027 depending on zone; the last zone closes January 31, 2027. Dates can differ by zone and permit; confirm with New Mexico NMDGF.
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Firearm deer season opens between October 24, 2026 and January 8, 2027 depending on zone; the last zone closes January 31, 2027. Check zone and permit details with New Mexico NMDGF before hunting.
Do I need a license to hunt in New Mexico?
Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate New Mexico hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with New Mexico NMDGF.
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