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.
2023-2024 Oryx Hunting Forecast
Also known as gemsbok, South African oryx are a visually striking, large African antelope with distinct markings and long, straight horns grown by both sexes. Males typically have horns that are heavier and have larger bases, while the females typically have longer, thinner horns with smaller bases.
2023-2024 Barbary Sheep Hunting Forecast
Barbary sheep, also known as aoudad, is one of three exotic big-game species hunted in New Mexico. Originally native to North Africa, Barbary sheep were first introduced to New Mexico in the 1940s by a private ranch in the southeastern part of the state. They were officially released in the 1950s in the Canadian River drainage near the Las Vegas Plateau. Since their release, there has been a rise in the popularity of hunting Barbary sheep in New Mexico, with licenses increasing to more than 1,000 annually.
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