NMDGF Alerts & Closures
Stay healthy and safe. As COVID-19 continues to force all of us to make changes to our daily schedule, the Department would like to remind you that together we can make a difference. To help minimize the spread of the virus:
Practice social distancing | Wash your hands regularly | Avoid non-essential travel
Department Closures
Update 5-27-2020
To help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 the following are closed to the public:
- NMDGF Department offices
- NMDGF Department hatcheries
- Bernardo WMA Tour Loop WMA
- Bear Canyon Reservoir WMA
- Bill Evans Lake WMA
- Laguna del Campo
- Rio de los Pinos WMA
- Morphy Lake Open Gate property
- Monastery Lake Open Gate property
- Rio Costilla Open Gate property
Customers can reach the Department by phone 505-476-8000, toll-free 1-888-248-6866 or email ispa@state.nm.us. Depredation reports may also use 1-888-248-6866.
Customers can interact with Department staff on social media channels, by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube.
Partner Links
Outdoor recreationists should consult their local government’s website for information regarding specific city and town lake and recreation area access.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM):
www.blm.gov/new-mexico
U.S. Forest Service (USFS):
www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/covid19-updates
New Mexico State Lands:
www.nmstatelands.org/resources/recreational-access/
New Mexico State Parks:
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/
License Vendors
Many NMDGF license vendors are temporarily closed due to the Governor’s non-essential business closure to prevent the spread of Corona virus. The Department strongly recommends calling vendors in advance: see our Vendor List.
Fishing Activities
The Department would like to encourage anglers to stay home, mend equipment and prepare for the upcoming fishing season. In the weekly fishing report, provided by Dustin Berg of Go Unlimited (supporting disabled anglers) and the Department of Game and Fish, we will be sharing tips and tricks to help you be ready to go on future adventures.
Each week we will feature some different flies, lures, activities or cooking recipes that can be done at home:
Recent Fishing Reports:
May 26 | May 19 | May 12 | May 5 | Apr 28
Apr 21 | Apr 14 | Apr 7 | Mar 31 | Mar 24
Subscribe to receive reports by email:
NMDGF Publications
Catch up on your reading with New Mexico Wildlife http://magazine.wildlife.state.nm.us and more NMDGF Publications.
Additional notifications: NMDGF News Release and NMDGF Calendar.
Social Distancing
Social distancing is a challenge for all outdoors enthusiasts; the itch to get outside just keeps growing. But this is a time for all New Mexicans to pull together for the overall health of all our citizens and stay home.
Click the flyer below. Please share it with your friends and family.
Online Services
Buy a License OnlineClick here to purchase a hunting and fishing license. It’s easy and you don’t have to come to the office.
Online Harvest ReportMandatory harvest reporting is available in your customer account. Click here to file your report.
Online Hunter Education
Students age 10+ can take online courses with certification. See options to select your course.
Report to OGTClick here to file a report of a wildlife law violation on our secure and anonymous reporting system.
Learn about: EPLUSParticipate in EPLUS: Elk Private Lands Use System here with information, applications and forms.
Online OHVSelect 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: explore lessons
Conservation OnlineTry our interactive tool for plans, programs and environmental reviews such as BISON-M, NM ERT, CHAT.