License Updates

Apr 20th: 2022-2023 Big Game Draw results are available now – one week early!

Licenses available online, by phone (888-248-6866) or at license vendors. Print from your account or request a copy from vendors or ispa@state.nm.us.

Big-game & turkey hunts require a license and 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.

Fire Closure Updates: Please visit the US Forest Service webpage and New Mexico State Parks webpage for the latest closure information.
Most recent CWD results:

CWD Results 03-22-2022

Calendar

August – September 2022 Aug – Sep 2022
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Aug
13
Sat
Hunter Education Courses
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Aug 13 – Aug 28 all-day

Keep checking for updates to our hunter and bowhunter education course schedule. Courses are added to the class list as we hear from our volunteer instructors. See Courses & How-to-Register.

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Aug
19
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Gallup
Tickets
Aug 19 @ 9:00 am

Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.

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Categories: Commission Events
Aug
20
Sat
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Albuqeruque
Tickets
Aug 20 @ 9:00 am

Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.

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Categories: Commission Events
Aug
27
Sat
OHV Class Calendar
Tickets
Aug 27 – Nov 12 all-day

More details at OHV Education and Safety or the OHV Calendar.

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Categories: OHV Events
Sep
24
Sat
National Hunting & Fishing Day 2022
Tickets
Sep 24 all-day

Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 25, as the state celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state Saturday, Sept. 24, but everyone must observe bag limits and all other rules and regulations. For more information, please visit www.wildlife.state.nm.us.

For information about where to fish and what to use, consult the department’s weekly fishing and stocking report. Maps of public fishing waters, lists of where to find family-friendly fishing and tips on how to fish also can be found on the department website.

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24 de septiembre: día nacional de la caza y la pesca. No se requiere licencia (se aplican todas las demás reglas de pesca).

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Categories: Fishing Events Recreation Events
Sep
30
Fri
Cowboy Days @ Ruidoso Downs
Tickets
Sep 30 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

NMDGF will have wildlife specimens to educate school children attending the event.

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Categories: Education Events
August – September 2022 Aug – Sep 2022

See also main menus or NMDGF Event Page.

News Releases

See also main menus or NMDGF News Archive.

Publications

View publications page Rules & Information booklets, New Mexico Wildlife magazine, & more.

— Online Services —

Online Services from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish allow you to purchase a hunting and fishing licenses. It's easy and you don't have to come to the office. 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.

NMDGF Online Services allow you to file your mandatory harvest reporting from your customer account. Click here to file your report.File a Harvest Report Online
Mandatory harvest reporting is available in your customer account. Click here to file your report.

Take a New Mexico Hunter Education course online. Students age 10+ can take online courses with certification. Take Hunter Education Online
Students age 10+ can take online courses with certification. See Online Options to  select your course.

Report to New Mexico Operation Game Thief online. Click here to file a report of a wildlife law violation on our secure and anonymous reporting system.Report to Operation Game Thief
Click here to file a report of a wildlife law violation on our secure and anonymous reporting system.

EPLUS from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish online. Participate in Elk Private Lands Use System here with information, applications and forms.Learn more about: EPLUS
Participate in EPLUS: Elk Private Lands Use System with information, applications and forms.

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is online with Off-Highway Vehicle services. Select a safety course that meets certification requirements.Off-Highway Vehicle Online
Select a safety course that meets certification requirements under the Online Training tab.

Wildlife Education is online with New Mexico Department of Game and Fish educational activities for youth and families. Download lessons here.Wildlife Education Online
New Mexico educational activities for youth and families are available free for download: explore lessons

NMDGF offers the New Mexico Conservation interactive tool online to discover plans, programs and environmental reviews such as BISON-M, NM ERT, CHAT.New Mexico Conservation Online
Try our interactive tool for plans, programs and environmental reviews such as BISON-M, NM ERT, CHAT.