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The Department offers numerous services online. Don’t see what you need? Email ispa@dgf.nm.gov or call 888-248-6866.
License Updates
The deadline to apply for big-game draw hunts was March 20, 2024
Draw results were released on April 17, 2024. Click here and log in to access results. Draw permits must be validated by purchase of an OTC license.
Licenses are available online, by phone (888-248-6866), or in person at license vendors and NMDGF offices. Print from your account or request a copy from vendors or ispa@state.nm.us.
All Big-game & turkey licenses also require a carcass tag (unless E-Tag chosen).
DO NOT HUNT WITHOUT A VALID TAG!
Publications
Calendar
- Nov12
Fishing with Rio Rancho High School Zoology Class
November 12 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at Tingley Beach - Nov16
Hunter Education
November 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at Department of Game and Fish Las Cruces Office - Nov16
Hunter Education
November 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at Department of Game and Fish Las Cruces Office - Dec7
Hunter Education Instructor Training Workshop
December 7 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm at Department of Game and Fish Roswell Office - Dec7
Hunter Education
December 7 @ 8:30 am - 5:30 pm at Merrion Oil &* gas Corp.
See also main menus or NMDGF Event Page.
Alerts
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)
Most recent CWD results:
News Releases
Off-highway vehicle education and trail safety, overtime grant awards announced
Valente Meza2024-10-30T14:39:17-06:00Oct 30th, 2024|Comments Off on Off-highway vehicle education and trail safety, overtime grant awards announced
Game Commission to meet Oct 10.
Valente Meza2024-10-07T16:50:43-06:00Oct 7th, 2024|Comments Off on Game Commission to meet Oct 10.
Wildlife law violation checkpoints start for hunting, fishing seasons
Valente Meza2024-09-17T13:04:21-06:00Sep 17th, 2024|Comments Off on Wildlife law violation checkpoints start for hunting, fishing seasons
Public asked to keep distance from northern New Mexico moose
Valente Meza2024-08-28T17:06:09-06:00Aug 28th, 2024|Comments Off on Public asked to keep distance from northern New Mexico moose
Department requests public comments on draft 2024 biennial review document
Valente Meza2024-08-15T12:13:54-06:00Aug 15th, 2024|Comments Off on Department requests public comments on draft 2024 biennial review document
Public Meeting: Citizen Advisory Committee to Meet Aug. 15
Valente Meza2024-08-06T15:32:35-06:00Aug 6th, 2024|Comments Off on Public Meeting: Citizen Advisory Committee to Meet Aug. 15
See also main menus or NMDGF News Archive.
Comments
To comment on State Game Commission items visit our Proposals Under Consideration page.
Meet The Commissioners.
For opportunities to comment on Department plans visit the Public Comment page.
To view State Game Commission Proposals Under Consideration.
Click here