New Mexico Turkey Season 2026
New Mexico turkey season dates start with Nov 1-30, 2026. The table below keeps every listed turkey row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
New Mexico's listed 2026 turkey season runs Nov 1-30, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to New Mexico NMDGF.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
Spring Youth OTC
Early youth-only spring OTC hunt April 10-12.
Zone: All open spring units (not draw areas)
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Unit 8
Draw permit hunt TUR-1-104, 15 licenses. Bow and crossbow only in Sandia Ranger District.
Zone: Unit 8
Wild Turkey
Spring OTC
Spring OTC statewide except: Unit 2A (east of US Hwy. 550 and north of NM Hwy. 173), Unit 2B and 2C (Carson NF), Units 6B, 8, 19, 25-28, 30, 31 and certain WMAs. Bow/crossbow only in Sandia Ranger District and Sugarite Canyon State Park.
Zone: Statewide (except closed areas)
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Marquez/LBar WMA
Draw permit hunt TUR-1-105, 15 licenses.
Zone: Unit 9 Marquez/LBar WMA (NM Residents Only)
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Valles Caldera
Draw permit hunt TUR-1-103, 20 licenses. Hunter orientation required.
Zone: Unit 6B Valles Caldera NP
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Carson NF
Draw permit hunt TUR-1-100, 115 licenses. Youth only TUR-1-101, 50 licenses.
Zone: Units 2B & 2C Carson National Forest
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Valle Vidal
Draw permit hunt TUR-1-109, 20 licenses. East side open Apr. 15-May 15; West side Apr. 15-Apr. 30.
Zone: Unit 55A Valle Vidal
Wild Turkey
Spring Draw - Gould's Turkey
Once-in-a-lifetime draw permit hunt TUR-1-106, 4 licenses.
Zone: Units 26 & 27 (Gould's Turkey)
Wild Turkey
Fall OTC - Archery
Fall bow-only season Sept. 1-30 statewide except: Unit 2A, 2B, 2C (Carson NF), Units 6B, 8, 14, 18, 19, 25-28, 30, 31, 33, 38, 49, 50, 53, and many WMAs.
Zone: Statewide (except closed areas)
Wild Turkey
Fall OTC - General
Fall shotgun/bow/crossbow season Nov. 1-30 statewide except same closed areas as archery fall season.
Zone: Statewide (except closed areas)
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New Mexico Turkey Season FAQ
When does turkey season open in New Mexico?
April 10, 2026 is the earliest listed turkey opener in New Mexico — spring youth otc wild turkey runs Apr 10-12, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with New Mexico NMDGF.
What are the 2026 turkey season dates in New Mexico?
New Mexico lists 10 turkey season windows: Spring Youth OTC Wild Turkey (Apr 10-12, 2026); Spring Draw - Unit 8 Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 15, 2026); Spring OTC Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 15, 2026); Spring Draw - Marquez/LBar WMA Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 15, 2026); Spring Draw - Valles Caldera Wild Turkey (Apr 15-30, 2026); Spring Draw - Carson NF Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 15, 2026); Spring Draw - Valle Vidal Wild Turkey (Apr 15-May 15, 2026); Spring Draw - Gould's Turkey Wild Turkey (May 1-30, 2026); and more. Always verify against New Mexico NMDGF before hunting.
Are there different turkey seasons in New Mexico?
Yes — New Mexico lists separate turkey seasons for Spring Youth OTC Wild Turkey, Spring Draw - Unit 8 Wild Turkey, Spring OTC Wild Turkey, Spring Draw - Marquez/LBar WMA Wild Turkey, Spring Draw - Valles Caldera Wild Turkey, Spring Draw - Carson NF Wild Turkey. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and New Mexico NMDGF.
Do I need a license to hunt turkey in New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and turkey hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with New Mexico NMDGF.