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New Mexico Department of Game & Fish

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Last Updated: 5/10/2012

 

Our Mission: To provide and maintain an adequate supply of wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico by utilizing a flexible management system that provides for their protection, conservation, regulation, propagation, and for their use as public recreation and food supply.

 

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What's New

paperless logo Draw Results for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, Barbary sheep, bighorn sheep, oryx, ibex and javelina are now available. Results will be available by phone May 18.Conservationist

 

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Attention Hunters

Hunters who have not purchased the required game-hunting license for the 2012-2013 license year can now do so at all local license vendors and through the Department's online sales system.

Online License System

Access the Online License System to obtain your Customer Identification Number, apply for draw hunts, purchase licenses, print free permits, check draw results and more.

Proposals for Public Comment

Current proposals for State Game Commission consideration.

Trapping and Hunting in Wolf Country

For rules and information on hunting and trapping in wolf country, click here.

OHV Information

ohv riders Hunting with your OHV?
Know B4 U Go
dove Open Gate: Private land hunting access
fishingclass Schedule a free fishing clinic for your school or community.
sandhill crane Birding at Bernardo Wildlife Area -- Take the new auto tour!
hunter education Become a volunteer hunter education instructor.
conservation officer Become a Conservation Officer...hiring soon.
conservation officer Share with Wildlife request for project proposals available through June 1
Expo logo Don't miss the free New Mexico Outdoor Expo, Aug. 18-19 at the Albuquerque Shooting Range Park.

May 5: Young archers put their skills on the line at state tournament

>Free online hunter education courses, manuals offered

>Share with Wildlife program accepting project ideas for funding

May 3: Quick draw! Big-game draw results available Friday

May 2: Trash management key to managing state bear issues

April 18: Citizens committees to meet to recommend Habitat Stamp projects

April 10: Prairie Chicken Festival poster contest winners selected

April 2: Game Commission to meet Thursday, April 5, in Gallup

March 30: 2012-13 fishing, hunting licenses are in the e-mail, online

March 29: Fishing season's here! Don't forget your new license

>Low-flying helicopters assist prairie chicken surveys

March 23: Apply now -- online or by phone -- for 2012-13 big-game licenses; Don't miss the March 28 deadline and lose your chance to hunt

March 20: Hunters: Don't miss March 28 online license application deadline; computers, phone help available

>Expect roadblocks statewide during hunting, fishing seasons

 

More news ...

 

Rules and Information

 

2011-12 Big-game and Trapper Rules & Information booklet

2012-2013
Big Game & Furbearer
[PDF]

Interactive version

 

 

Fishing rib cover 2012-2013
Fishing
[PDF]

Interactive version

 

small game and waterfowl rules 2011-2012

Small Game [PDF]

Interactive version

 

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