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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

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 6-24-21: Encouragement elk license sale begins July 14 and read more about special oryx hunts available for injured service members.

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.

July – August 2021 Jul – Aug 2021
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Jul
14
Wed
Pheasant/Crane Draw Application Opens
Tickets
Jul 14 – Aug 18 all-day

News release: Apply now for sandhill crane and pheasant draw permits.

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Categories: Hunting Events
Jul
27
Tue
Habitat Stamp Program Public Meeting @ Virtual Meeting
Tickets
Jul 27 @ 5:30 pm

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Jul 27, 2021 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Habitat Stamp Program Public Meeting

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZYPJtv5yR3KwPGrE7LA_nQ

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

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Categories: Conservation Events Fishing Events Hunting Events
Aug
3
Tue
Upland Game Rule Changes, Public Meeting @ Virtual Meeting
Tickets
Aug 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

The Department of Game and Fish is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Upland Game rule.

The proposals are available on the Department’s proposals under consideration webpage.

To gather public comments, one public meeting will be conducted via Zoom. The meeting will be held August 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Click here to join the virtual Zoom meeting.

Or enter the following in your Zoom client:

Meeting ID: 211 476 4712
Passcode: 202226

To join the meeting by phone please dial 1-346-248-7799. You will be prompted to enter the Webinar ID: 211-476-4712 and Passcode: 202226

Presentation slides will be posted on the Department’s proposals under consideration webpage prior to the meetings so attendees can follow along. If you do not have access to the website to view the presentation, please email DGF-Gamebird@state.nm.us or call (505) 414-2341 to make arrangements to acquire a copy of the presentation.

Comments on the proposed changes can be provided by mail: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, Attn: Upland Game Rule Development, P.O. Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM 87504; by email DGF-Gamebird@state.nm.us, or at the meeting listed above.

 

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Categories: Commission Events Conservation Events Hunting Events
July – August 2021 Jul – Aug 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.