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.
Visit the Contact Us Page if you have an urgent wildlife issue and need to request dispatch of a conservation officer.
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)
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be giving a wildlife presentation to youth as part of the summer program. For more details, please call Ashley.
*THIS SCHOOL EVENT IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC*
NMDGF will be giving wild turkey presentations to students in Silver City.
The NMDGF Aquatic Education Program will be working with our partner Nature Ninos, New Mexico Wildlife Federation with youth fishing at Fenton Lake State Park on June 8, 2023.
Closed to the Public
This course includes a live-fire session on the department’s pellet rifle trailer and 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 Roswell Game & Fish Office (M-F 8am-5pm) or 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 and live fire authorization forms upon arrival to class.
Registration Details:
Registration opens on May 22, 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.
No entrance fee but some activities may have costs associated with them.
See also main menus or NMDGF Event Page.
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.
File a Harvest Report Online
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.
Report to Operation Game Thief
Click here to file a report of a wildlife law violation on our secure and anonymous reporting system.
Learn more about: EPLUS
Participate in EPLUS: Elk Private Lands Use System with information, applications and forms.
Off-Highway Vehicle Online
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
New Mexico Conservation Online
Try our interactive tool for plans, programs and environmental reviews such as BISON-M, NM ERT, CHAT.