License Updates
The deadline to apply for big-game draw hunts was March 20, 2024
Draw results were released on April 17, 2024. Click here and log in to access results. Draw permits must be validated by purchase of an OTC license.
Licenses are available online, by phone (888-248-6866), or in person at license vendors and NMDGF offices. Print from your account or request a copy from vendors or ispa@state.nm.us.
All Big-game & turkey licenses also require a carcass tag (unless E-Tag chosen). Do not hunt without a valid tag.
Announcements
To comment on State Game Commission items visit our Proposals Under Consideration page.
For opportunities to comment on Department plans visit the Public Comment page.
WEATHER DELAYS AND CLOSURES:
Each NMDGF office follows delays and closures issued by the local school district. Please check the link below before visiting us, especially during the winter months:
Headquarters (Santa Fe)
NW Area Office (Albuquerque)
NE Area Office (Raton)
SW Area Office (Las Cruces)
SE Area Office (Roswell)
Most recent CWD results:
Calendar
A fishing classroom day will be held for James Bickley’s 3rd Grade Classroom 1. The following topics:
What is Fishing?, types of NM fish species/anatomy, habitat, diet, understanding fishing gear, tying knots, safety, and so on. This will also include a demonstration of how to assemble the rod and reel, which will be put into practice during the fishing day that follows this class.
Connie Backa-Lamb with James Bickley Elementary is the educator working Matty Gonzales.
Department staff will be teaching a fishing lesson to Taos Integrated School for the Arts, which participates in the Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program. The students will be learning how to assemble rods, tie knots, bait hooks, cast safely and catch, land and release fish. This event is closed to the public
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled a public meeting with the Citizen Advisory Committee. During this meeting, project status will be provided and updates will be presented. Members of the public are invited to attend this hybrid public meeting in order to provide comments. An agenda will be posted on the Habitat Stamp Program website prior to the meeting.
- May 9, 2024, Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, 1 p.m.
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- Attend in person at 40 Refuge Road, San Acacia, NM 87831
- Register in advance to attend virtually
A meeting agenda along with information about how to attend and participate in the virtual component of this meeting will be available on the NMDGF webpage, http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/conservation/habitat-stamp.
Comments can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Attn: Habitat Stamp Program Manager, 1 Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, NM 87507; or by email, PublicLandUserStamp@dgf.nm.gov, or in person at the meeting listed above.
A hands-on fishing day will be held for James Bickley’s 3rd Grade Classrooms 1, 2, & 3.
Connie Backa-Lamb with James Bickley Elementary reached out to retain assistance from NMDGF – Aquatic Educator Contractor, Matty Gonzales.
This workshop is for certification as a Basic Archery Instructor for participation in the National Archery in the Schools Program. The workshop follows a hybrid learning model with both online and in-person instruction. All equipment is provide for training purposes. Register online at www.naspbai.org
Go to www.naspbai.org to register
This class is open to any lady seeking to learn or improve on their fly fishing, casting skills and abilities. Participants will receive instruction and coaching from Trish Valdez and other Trout Unlimited – Bosque Chapter members to gain or improve their fly casting skills for fly fishing. No equipment is necessary but ladies are encouraged to bring their own if they have it. This is for all levels of angler!
*The Ladies Fly Fishing 101 Classroom Clinic is a prerequisite to register for this session*
Registration opens April 22 at 9am to 12 participants can register Here.
Slots will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
See also main menus or NMDGF Event Page.
News Releases
Game Commission to meet May 16
Valente Meza2024-05-06T11:19:21-06:00May 6th, 2024|Comments Off on Game Commission to meet May 16
Public Meeting: Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee to Meet May 9
Valente Meza2024-04-30T11:09:54-06:00Apr 30th, 2024|Comments Off on Public Meeting: Habitat Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee to Meet May 9
Draw Results Released April 17, 2024
Ryan Darr2024-04-22T12:09:02-06:00Apr 22nd, 2024|Comments Off on Draw Results Released April 17, 2024
Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Applications Extended Until May 3, 2024
Ryan Darr2024-04-22T12:04:41-06:00Apr 22nd, 2024|Comments Off on Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Applications Extended Until May 3, 2024
Project proposals sought for Share with Wildlife funding in FY 2025
Valente Meza2024-04-01T16:20:00-06:00Apr 1st, 2024|Comments Off on Project proposals sought for Share with Wildlife funding in FY 2025
Game Commission to meet April 19
Valente Meza2024-04-10T10:25:11-06:00Mar 27th, 2024|Comments Off on Game Commission to meet April 19
See also main menus or NMDGF News Archive.
Publications
View publications page Rules & Information booklets, New Mexico Wildlife magazine, & more.
Buy a License Online
Click here to purchase a hunting and fishing license. It’s easy and you don’t have to come to the office.
File a Harvest Report Online
Mandatory harvest reporting is available in your customer account. Click here to file your report.
Take Hunter Education Online
Students age 10+ can take online courses with certification. See Online Options to select your course.
Report to Operation Game Thief
Click here to file a report of a wildlife law violation on our secure and anonymous reporting system.
Learn more about: EPLUS
Participate in EPLUS: Elk Private Lands Use System with information, applications and forms.
Off-Highway Vehicle Online
Select a safety course that meets certification requirements under the Online Training tab.
Wildlife Education Online
New Mexico educational activities for youth and families are available free for download: explore lessons
New Mexico Conservation Online
Try our interactive tool for plans, programs and environmental reviews such as BISON-M, NM ERT, CHAT.