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The Department offers numerous services online. (See closure alerts). Don’t see what you need? Email us at ispa@state.nm.us or call 888-248-6866.

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 here 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.

Notices

Update 7-8-2021, Current

Closure Information
The Department reminds recreationists it is their responsibility to be aware of closures and contact land managers for properties of interest when restrictions are lifted.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
New Mexico State Lands
New Mexico State Parks
New Mexico Open Gate Properties
New Mexico Wildlife Mgmt Areas

Outdoor recreationists should consult their local government’s website for information regarding specific city and town lake and recreation area access.

Customers can reach the Department by phone at 505-476-8000, toll-free at 1-888-248-6866, email ispa@state.nm.us. Depredation reports may also be reported by phone at 1-888-248-6866. Customers can also interact with Department staff on social media channels, by following us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and on YouTube .

Bear and Cougar Hotline:
877-950-5466
Operation Game Thief:
1-800-432-4263 or online
Military, Senior, MI, License Donations:
 specialhunts@state.nm.us
Hunter Education:
dgf-he@state.nm.us
505-222-4731
PRA Child Support Compliance:
 DGF-Revocation@state.nm.us
License Vendor Support:
 DGF-Vendor@state.nm.us
License Sales, Trapper Ed, Cougar ID:
 https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/
EPLUS Private Landowner Program:
 DGF-EPLUS@state.nm.us
OHV and ATV Questions:
 DGF-OHVMGR@state.nm.us
505-222-4728
Depredation Hotline:
1-888-727-4883
Shooting Range Questions:
 DGF-ShootingRanges@state.nm.us
Guide and Outfitter Questions:
 DGF-Guide-Outfitter@state.nm.us
Aquatic Invasive Species Hotline:
1-888-248-6866
General Information & Other Questions:
 ispa@state.nm.us

License Updates

Update 11-23-21:
The Department, including the Information Center, will be closed Nov. 26-27, Dec. 24, and Dec. 31. 

Licenses are available online, by phone or at license vendors. Print from your NMDGF account or request a copy from 888-248-6866, a vendor, 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.

Calendar

See also main menus or NMDGF Event Page.

December 2021 – January 2022 Dec 2021 – Jan 2022
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Dec
4
Sat
Alumni Pond Youth Fishing Event @ Alumni Pond, Las Cruces, NM
Tickets
Dec 4 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join the New Mexico Department and Game and Fish and New Mexico Outdoor Adventures as we present a free youth fishing day that includes free instruction, free food and a take-home rod and reel to continue fishing in the future with the skills you learned.

Registration is required and open to the first 15 enrollees. To register, contact Jason Amaro for event enrollment forms and more information. Event is open to youth 5-17 who are new to fishing. A fishing license is required. A parent or guardian must accompany the youth participant for the entire day. A COVID waiver must be signed, and all current CDC guidelines will be followed by both participants and instructors.

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Categories: Education Events 2 Fishing Events
Jan
14
Fri
State Game Commission Public Meeting @ Virtual Meeting
Tickets
Jan 14 @ 9:00 am

Visit Commission Meetings & Agendas for more information.

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Categories: Commission Events
December 2021 – January 2022 Dec 2021 – Jan 2022

Publications

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

News Releases

See also main menus or NMDGF News Archive.

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.

Most recent CWD results:

CWD Results 01-19-2021