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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 4-13-2021, Current

To help prevent COVID-19 transmission the following are closed to the public:
* Department offices
* Department hatcheries
* WS Huey WMA Tour Loop

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. 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 1-888-248-686, 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 our 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

Most recent CWD results:

CWD Results 01-19-2021

License Updates

Update 4-21-21: Draw results now available.

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

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May
1
Sat
Virtual Archery New Mexico Challenge Series @ Virtual
Tickets
May 1 – Jul 31 all-day

Participation information can be found at: https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/archery/virtual-challenge/

To qualify for certificates: submit scores by the end of the month – January – July 2021. To earn the series challenge coin: Completed 5 of the 7 monthly challenges.

Series Rules for the Virtual Challenge Series
Safety Protocols for the Challenge Series

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Categories: Education Events
May
18
Tue
Ladies’ Social Hour @ Virtual
Tickets
May 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

When spring turkey season ends there are several months before the fall hunts start. What do those that love to hunt do during that time?

They scout. The summer months are a great time to get out into the woods and mountains to scout for that fall elk hunt. Not only is it cooler than being in town, but it is also a great time to observe elk, train yourself to recognize tracks and scat and familiarize yourself with your Game Management Unit.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0td-CpqDktG9S8LvRFIBwYptzZqkLeP4xd

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

You can respond to our social media post with topics of interest and questions or send an email to Jessica Fisher

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Categories: Education Events Hunting Events
May
19
Wed
Fisheries rule changes topic of public meetings
Tickets
May 19 @ 6:00 pm – May 20 @ 7:30 pm

To provide information on proposed changes and gather public comments, two public meetings will be conducted via Zoom. The meetings will be held May 19 and May 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Click here to register for the May 19 webinar.

Click here to register for the May 20 webinar.

Read more in the press release: Fisheries rule changes topic of public meetings

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Categories: Commission Events Fishing Events
May
20
Thu
Fisheries rule changes topic of public meetings
Tickets
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – May 21 @ 7:30 pm

To provide information on proposed changes and gather public comments, two public meetings will be conducted via Zoom. The meetings will be held May 19 and May 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Click here to register for the May 19 webinar.

Click here to register for the May 20 webinar.

Read more in the press release: Fisheries rule changes topic of public meetings

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Categories: Commission Events Fishing Events
May 2021 May 2021

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.

Publications

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