New Mexico Department of Game & Fish Game & Fish News
Are you new to New Mexico’s draw process? Are you experienced but just want to maximize your odds for a successful draw and hunt? No matter where you stand, we are here to help draw your path to success!
This year the department will be presenting the “Drawing Your Path to Success” video and podcast series throughout the draw, in addition to special editions of the New Mexico Wildlife Monthly Update featuring hunt forecasts for the 2023-2024 season. The video and podcast series will start with an overview of how the draw works and things to consider for success. We will then feature pre-draw hunt forecasts, by species (deer, elk, bighorn, Barbary sheep, etc.), presented by wildlife managers to help you choose when and where to apply. Each episode will be in question and answer format and will be indexed to help you quickly find the answers you need. Have a question you want our experts to answer? We will ask for your questions on our social media pages the week prior to each episode.
Follow us or keep an eye on our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok) and our website for schedules and ways to watch and listen.
All webinars will be hosted in English. If you prefer to communicate in Spanish and have questions or comments, email DGF-Translation@dgf.nm.gov or call us at 1-888-248-6866.
Todos los seminarios web se realizarán en inglés. Si prefiere comunicarse en español y tiene preguntas o comentarios, envÃe un correo electrónico a DGF-Translation@dgf.nm.gov o llámenos al 1-888-248-6866.
2023-2024 Elk Hunting Forecast
New Mexico offers world-class elk hunting opportunities throughout the state and is considered a premier hunting destination. It is known for productive elk herds across diverse landscapes, and hunting access through both public-draw and private- landowner tags. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish offers many hunting opportunities on both public and private properties through rifle, muzzleloader or archery hunting options.
2023-2024 Deer Hunting ForecastDeer population growth is driven by adult doe and fawn survival. While adult doe survival is largely consistent across mule deer range, fawn survival varies by region and across years. The timing and amount of precipitation, coupled with habitat conditions, heavily influences fawn survival. |
2023-2024 Bighorn Sheep Hunting ForecastBighorn sheep hunting opportunities are highly coveted throughout North America. Bighorn sheep are not as widespread or abundant as the other big-game species because populations are often restricted to the most rugged habitats. |
2023-2024 Pronghorn Hunting ForecastNew Mexico offers world-class pronghorn hunting opportunities throughout the state and is considered a premier hunting destination with many trophy bucks harvested throughout the years. In 2021, the latest data available, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish sold 6,857 licenses resulting in 4,655 bucks and 282 does harvested. |
2023-2024 Turkey Hunting ForecastTurkey populations appear to be entering a period of decline in New Mexico after several years of breeding-season drought. Turkey populations are highly influenced by precipitation and such a decline is anticipated given the drought; numbers respond quickly when the rains return. |
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