New Mexico State Game Commission

The New Mexico Legislature created a three-member State Game Commission in 1921. The commission eventually became a seven-member citizens’ body that sets hunting and fishing regulations, hires the Department of Game and Fish director, oversees spending of a more than $35 million annual budget, and sets the department’s overall direction.

Heart Bar Wildlife Management Area in winter - New Mexico State Game Commission
Bernardo Waterfowl Management Area - Ladd S. Gordon Waterfowl Complex - New Mexico State Game Commission
Commission members are appointed to up to four-year terms by the governor and confirmed by the State Senate. Not more than four members can be from the same political party. Five of the members represent different geographical areas of the state. The other two members are appointed “at large.” At least one member of the commission shall represent agricultural interests and one member represent conservation interests.

The commission meets about six times a year in various communities round the state. Visit the Meetings and Agendas page.