New Mexico Wildlife

Last Updated: 5/14/2013

Online License System

• Access the Online License System to obtain your Customer Identification Number, apply for draw hunts, purchase over-the-counter licenses, print free permits, check draw results and more.
• How to purchase an E-PLUS or A-PLUS license online
• Getting Your Customer Information Number (video)

Handicapped License Information and Applications

• General Handicapped License Information
• Mobility Impaired Certification Information
• Mobility Impaired Certification Application
• Disabled Veteran Card Application
• Disabled Veteran Free Deer License Application

U.S. Military and Veteran License Opportunities

• Opportunities for U.S. Military and Veterans.
• Please refer to the 2013 Hunting Information Booklet for more information on military and veteran opportunities.

License Vendors

• Click here to view the current list of New Mexico License Vendors.
• License Vendor Map

Donation Certificate

• Use this certificate if you give game meat, fish or parts of game animals to someone

Scientific and Educational Permits

• Application for Taking of Wildlife for Scientific and Educational Purposes
• Application for Taking of Wildlife for Educational Purposes
• Scientific Permit Annual Report Form
• Educational Permit Annual Report Form
• Guidelines for Education Facility Housing of Captive Avifauna
• Training required for state endangered species permitting

Importation Information and Applications

Importation Information

• Director's Species Importation List 08/03/2010
• Importation of Live Non-Domestic Animals, Birds and Fish 19.35.7 NMAC
• License/Permit Fee Regulation 19.30.9 NMAC
• Statute 17-3-32 NMSA 1973
• FAQs

Applications for Live Non-Domestic Animals, Birds and Fish

• Qualified Expert Importation
• Exhibition - Temporary 30-day
• Commercial Business - Pet Store
• Game Birds/Eggs
• Non-Game - Exotic Pets
• Protected Ungulate
• Zoo & Scientific/Education Importation
• Fish or Fish Eggs Importation Application
• Authorization to Import (Fish or Fish Eggs)
• Fish Propagation Facility Questionnaire

Information for Bait Dealers

• Bait Dealer Application
• Bait Dealer Regulations

Special Permit Applications

Airborne Hunting

• Permit Application/Renewal Form
• Quarterly Report Form
• Statute 17-3-43 NNSA 1978

Call Pen

• Permit Application/Renewal Form
• Regulation 19.35.2 NMAC

Class "A" Lake

• Permit Application Form
• Permit Renewal Form
• Regulation 19.35.9 NMAC

Class "A" Park

• Permit Application Form
• Permit Renewal Form
• Regulation 19.35.9 NMAC

Falconry

• Permit Application Form
• Permit Renewal/ Year-End Report Form
• Regulation 19.35.8 NMAC
• Statute 17-3-32-1 NMSA 1973
• Raptor Take Policy 2013
• Raptor Take Application
• Raptor Facilities and Equipment Inspection Report

Field Trial

• Permit Application
• Regulation 19.35.2 NMAC

Fur Dealers

• Permit Application/ Renewal Form
• Monthly Report Form
• Statute 17-5-6 NMSA 1973

Game Bird Propagation

• Permit Application Form
• Permit Renewal Form
• Game Bird Importation Application

Group Fishing Privileges for the Handicapped

• Permit Information & Application Form
• Group Fishing Field Trip Request Form
• Statute 17-3-18 NMSA 1973

Nuisance Control Permit

• Permit Application/ Renewal Form
• Nuisance Monthly Report Form
• Regulation 7.4.2 NMAC (NM Health Dept.)
• Statute 77-18-1 NMSA 1973  
• Statute 17-5-2 NMSA 1973

Protected Mammal

• Permit Application/ Renewal Form
• Regulation 7.4.2 NMAC (NM Health Dept.)
• Statute 77-18-1 NMSA 1973  
• Statute 17-5-2 NMSA 1973

Shooting Preserve

• Permit Application Form
• Permit Renewal/ Year-End Report Form
• Regulation 19.35.3 NMAC

Wildlife Rehabilitation

• Permit Application Form
• Permit Renewal/ Year-End Report Form
• Acquisition Request Form (transfer, release, holdovers)
• Regulation 19.35.5 NMAC

Zoo

• Application Information
• Permit Renewal Form

Use of Artificial Light

• Artificial Light Permit Application
• Regulation 19.30.13 NMAC
• Statute 17-2-31 NMSA 1973

Guides and Outfitters

• Guide and Outfitter Information and Applications