License Updates
Apply now for big-game and turkey draw hunts! The bear and turkey application deadline is Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. The deadline to apply for all other big-game hunts is March 22 at 5 p.m. Make sure you complete all mandatory harvest reporting requirements to avoid late fees and rejection of applications.
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.
WEATHER DELAYS AND CLOSURES: Each NMDGF office follows delays and closures issued by the local school district. Please check the link below before visiting us, especially during the winter months:
Headquarters (Santa Fe)
NW Area Office (Albuquerque)
NE Area Office (Raton)
SW Area Office (Las Cruces)
SE Area Office (Roswell)
Calendar
NMDGF will be participating at the Arizona-New Mexico Chapter of American Fisheries Society in Farmington, New Mexico. Staff will be participating in a mentor lunch, wildlife/fisheries competition, and attending scientific presentations.
This course is open to students of any age seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led, student course that incorporates lecture, video, break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent/adult present with them during class. All students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. Students can pick up a free hard copy manual by contacting Frank Portillo at 575-430-2296. The manual can also be downloaded for free at, www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.
Registration opens on Jan. 20, 2023 at 9AM and is conducted online through the students Customer Id Number (CIN) Account. Once in the account, click on Hunter Education then click the Register for Hunter Ed Classes button and follow the prompts.
This course is open to students of any age seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led, student course that incorporates lecture, video, break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent/adult present with them during class. All students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. Students can pick up a free hard copy manual at NM Game and Fish Office, 1615 W College Blvd. Roswell, NM 88203. The manual can also be downloaded for free at, www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.
Registration opens on Jan. 18 and is conducted online through the students Customer Id Number (CIN) Account. Once in the account, click on Hunter Education then click the Register for Hunter Ed Classes button and follow the prompts.
This course is open to students seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led student course that incorporates lecture, video, virtual break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent/adult present with them during class. All students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. Students can pick up a free hard copy manual from at Imperial, 1004 N. Pope St, Silver City, New Mexico. The manual can also be downloaded for free at, www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.
Registration opens on Jan. 18 and is conducted online through the student’s Customer ID Number (CIN) Account. Once in the account, click on Hunter Education then click the Register for Hunter Ed Classes button and follow the prompts.
This course is open to students of any age seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led, student course that incorporates lecture, video, break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent/adult present with them during class. All students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. Students can pick up a free hard copy manual at the Abq. G&F Office (M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) 7816 Alamo Rd. NW. The manual can also be downloaded for free at, www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.
Registration opens on Jan. 11, 2023, at 9 a.m. and is conducted online through the students Customer Id Number (CIN) Account. Once in the account, click on Hunter Education then click the Register for Hunter Ed Classes button and follow the prompts.
This course is open to students of any age seeking hunter education certification to meet hunting requirements in New Mexico. This course is an instructor-led, student course that incorporates lecture, video, break-out sessions, review methods and homework to educate students. Students 10 and under must have a parent/adult present with them during class. All students MUST complete the Today’s Hunter student manual homework before participating in class. Students can pick up a free hard copy manual at Chaves County Extension Office Auditorium, 200 E Chisum St. Ste. 4, Roswell, NM. The manual can also be downloaded for free at, www.hunter-ed.com/newmexico/manual/. Students are required to turn in their completed manual worksheets upon arrival to class.
Registration opens on Jan. 17 and is conducted online through the students Customer Id Number (CIN) Account. Once in the account, click on Hunter Education then click the Register for Hunter Ed Classes button and follow the prompts.
See also main menus or NMDGF Event Page.
News Releases
New Mexico Outdoor Adventure Show 2023
Ryan Darr2023-02-02T16:11:26-07:00Jan 23rd, 2023|Comments Off on New Mexico Outdoor Adventure Show 2023
Video Series Premiere – Drawing Your Way to Success!
Ryan Darr2023-01-20T16:04:46-07:00Jan 20th, 2023|Comments Off on Video Series Premiere – Drawing Your Way to Success!
Game Commission to meet Jan. 27
Ryan Darr2023-01-19T15:19:43-07:00Jan 19th, 2023|Comments Off on Game Commission to meet Jan. 27
January 12 Commission Meeting Postponed
Darren Vaughan2023-01-11T09:34:00-07:00Jan 11th, 2023|Comments Off on January 12 Commission Meeting Postponed
**CANCELED** Game Commission to meet Jan. 12
Ryan Darr2023-01-11T10:19:26-07:00Jan 6th, 2023|Comments Off on **CANCELED** Game Commission to meet Jan. 12
50th anniversary of Hunter Training Act
Ryan Darr2022-12-29T16:17:47-07:00Dec 29th, 2022|Comments Off on 50th anniversary of Hunter Training Act
See also main menus or NMDGF News Archive.
Publications
View publications page Rules & Information booklets, New Mexico Wildlife magazine, & more.
— Online Services —

Click here to purchase a hunting and fishing license. It’s easy and you don’t have to come to the office.

Mandatory harvest reporting is available in your customer account. Click here to file your report.
Take Hunter Education Online
Students age 10+ can take online courses with certification. See Online Options to select your course.

Click here to file a report of a wildlife law violation on our secure and anonymous reporting system.

Participate in EPLUS: Elk Private Lands Use System with information, applications and forms.

Select 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 for download: explore lessons

Try our interactive tool for plans, programs and environmental reviews such as BISON-M, NM ERT, CHAT.