Draw Results for Pheasant and Sandhill Crane permits will be available Wednesday, August 30 at 10:00 am. Successful applicants must have a game hunting license and applicable stamps (plus HIP number for crane) in addition to their draw permit. Licenses are available online, by phone or at any license vendor.
The department will begin accepting online draw applications at 10 a.m. January 10th. The application deadline for bear and turkey permits is 5 p.m. February 7th. The application deadline for big-game licenses is 5 p.m. March 21st. See the 2018-19 New Mexico Hunting Rules & Info.
Hunters need to file harvest reports from last season’s hunt to be eligible for the 2018-2019 draw.
See news release for further details: Bighorn, javelina hunting rule changes
See news release for further details: Bighorn, javelina hunting rule changes
Deadline to apply for turkey and bear draw permits. Applications must be completed before 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST). See 2018-19 New Mexico Hunting Rules & Info.
Event Dates Announced:
Day 1: Feb 16 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Day 2: Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Day 3: Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Come see the latest equipment for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. New models of off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats and kayaks will be on display. And as always, outfitters, guides and conservation organizations will be on hand to offer their services and advice.
Interested vendors please contact estelle.gonzales@state.nm.us for more information.
Event Dates Announced:
Day 1: Feb 16 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Day 2: Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Day 3: Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Come see the latest equipment for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. New models of off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats and kayaks will be on display. And as always, outfitters, guides and conservation organizations will be on hand to offer their services and advice.
Interested vendors please contact estelle.gonzales@state.nm.us for more information.
Event Dates Announced:
- Doors open at 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018
- Expo NM Creative Arts Center, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Matt Dunfee, Director of Special Programs for the Wildlife Management Institute and key strategist of the National Recruitment, Retention, Reactivation (R3) Action Plan, will join the New Mexico Depart-ment of Game and Fish at the Governor’s Special Hunt Auction and Banquet.
The department will be auctioning over a dozen premier hunting and fishing packages to benefit the Game Protection Fund of New Mexico.
Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on one of many spectacular hunts, including elk, ibex, oryx and mule deer, coues deer, pronghorn, turkey, upland game hunting and premier fishing excursions.
There will be many other items in the live auction, raffles giveaways and games. Proceeds benefit the Dallas Safari Club New Mexico. Ticket prices for this event are $500 for a Reserved Table for 10, $110 per couple and $60 for a single.
To purchase tickets, visit online, www.dscnewmexico.com. For information, please contact Dallas Safari Club New Mexico at (505) 793-0694, email dscnewmexico@gmail.com or call the Department toll-free, (888) 248-6866.
2018 Governor Special Auction Banquet Flier
Event Dates Announced:
Day 1: Feb 16 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Day 2: Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Day 3: Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Come see the latest equipment for hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation. New models of off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, boats and kayaks will be on display. And as always, outfitters, guides and conservation organizations will be on hand to offer their services and advice.
Interested vendors please contact estelle.gonzales@state.nm.us for more information.
Results for 2018 Bear and Turkey draw permits available online and permits can be printed on standard paper. Permits are not valid unless accompanied by the appropriate license(s). Bear licenses must be purchased at least two days prior to hunting. Carcass tag required.
Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.
See news release for further details: Migratory game bird, turkey hunting rules topics of public meetings.
Farmington: 6 to 9 p.m. March 12 at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W Arrington St.
Las Cruces: 6 to 9 p.m. March 13 at the Department of Game and Fish office, 2715 Northrise Drive.
Albuquerque: 6 to 9 p.m. March 15 at the Department of Game and Fish office, 3841 Midway Place, NE.
Deadline to submit late 2017–18 harvest reports for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope and turkey ($8 late fee applies). Reporting is required for all 2017–18 license holders to be eligible for 2018–19 draw licenses. See 2018-19 New Mexico Hunting Rules & Info Book.
Failure to report for these species by this date will result in rejection of all draw applications.
Deadline to apply for 2018 Draw Licenses for Barbary sheep, bighorn sheep, deer, elk, ibex, javelina, pronghorn antelope and oryx, and to apply for Private-land Only Deer License for Units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4 and 5A. Applications must be completed before 5 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). See 2018-19 New Mexico Hunting Rules & Info.
Failure to report harvest results and pay any applicable late fees for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope and turkey by this date will result in rejection of all draw applications.
All Over-The-Counter (OTC) license types, including Game-hunting Licenses and Game-hunting & Fishing Licenses, are available online, by telephone (Game & Fish Information Center at 888-248-6866 Monday- Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm), or at NMDGF offices and license vendors.
Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.
2018–19 License Year begins. 2017-18 licenses no longer valid.
Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.
Spring youth-only turkey season begins. See the 2018-19 New Mexico Hunting Rules & Info booklet.
Deadline to submit 2017–18 harvest reports for Barbary sheep, ibex, javelina, oryx and trapping license holders to be eligible for big-game licenses. Results can be reported online or by telephone.
Failure to report harvest results for these species by this date will result in rejection of all applications.
Spring turkey season begins. See the 2018-19 New Mexico Hunting Rules & Info booklet.
Big-game Draw License results available online, by telephone (Game & Fish Information Center at 888-248-6866 Monday- Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm), or at NMDGF offices. Update: Big-game draw results available today.
Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.