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New Mexico Department of Game & Fish

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Last Updated: 5/21/2013

 

Our Mission: To conserve, regulate, propagate and protect the wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico using a flexible management system that ensures sustainable use for public food supply, recreation and safety; and to provide for off-highway motor vehicle recreation that recognizes cultural, historic, and resource values while ensuring public safety.

 

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What's New

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  • Draw results are now available for 2013-14 deer, elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, oryx, ibex, javelina and Barbary sheep licenses. Check results now. Licenses can be printed by clicking My Purchases in your account. Need help? Call (888) 248-6866.
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Be Bear Aware

Black bear Help keep New Mexico's black bears alive while protecting yourself and your property.

Fire restrictions

Wildlife Management Areas, camping and fishing areas and other property owned by the State Game Commission observe fire restrictions set by the State Forestry Division. Please click here to view restrictions that take effect May 8, 2013.

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.

Aquatic Invasive Species

AIS logo Help keep New Mexico's lakes free of invasive species such as quagga and zebra mussels.

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

NMDGF 2013-18 Strategic Plan

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Free fishing day Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 1 in New Mexico -- no license required!
Outdoor Expo Don't miss the free 2013 Outdoor Expo, Aug. 17-18 at the Albuquerque Shooting Range Park.
sitting position Learn about New Mexico's Mentored-Youth Hunting Program and take the quiz
dove Open Gate: Private land hunting access
fishingclass Schedule a free fishing clinic for your school or community.
hunter education Become a volunteer hunter education instructor.

100 Years of Conservation in New Mexico

May 21: State Game Commission to meet Thursday, May 23, in Roswell

May 14: Game and Fish asks court to vacate Terk decision

May 8: Planning to visit a Game Commission property? Don't forget your license or GAIN permit

May 3: Fire restrictions coming to state lands; Game and Fish patrolling Commission properties

May 1: Department biologists recognized for Gila trout recovery efforts

April 19: Quick draw! Big-game hunting application results available Friday

April 17: Bear trapped in trash compaction truck

April 4: Governor signs bill extending license revocations for poaching

April 3: Expect roadblocks statewide during hunting and fishing seasons

April 1: Be aware of wildlife, hazards when enjoying outdoors in spring
>Citizens committees will meet to recommend Habitat Stamp projects

March 28: Fishing season opens April 1; Don't forget your new license
>Draw applicants will receive receipts by e-mail Friday

March 27: Department biologist receives national conservation award

March 26: Game and Fish enrolls properties in conservation agreement

March 25: State Game Commission elects chairman

March 20: Director initiates investigation into the potential delisting of peregrine falcon from the state list of threatened & endangered species

March 15: License waiver for fishing events gains Legislature's approval

March 14: Governor receives bill to increase poaching penalties

 

 

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