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Bear and Cougar Rule topic of public meetings

New Mexico Department of Game & Fish Game & Fish News

SANTA FE – The Department of Game and Fish is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the Bear and Cougar Rule (19.31.11 NMAC), which opened at the State Game Commission meeting on April 28, 2023.

For bear, […]

Draw deadlines are fast approaching!

Approaching Deadlines:

– February 9 – Applications for the bear and turkey draw are due before 5:00 p.m. Apply here.

– February 15 – Harvest reports for deer, elk, pronghorn and turkey license holders are due, reports filed after this date will have an $8 late fee. File your harvest report here.

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Bear Hunting Season Closed Statewide

Attention New Mexico bear hunters:

Effective Dec. 15, 2021, bear hunting is closed Statewide.

Cougar: All zones are open.

Please remember: Before hunting bears or cougars, hunters must verify the zone is open by checking the Department’s website or calling the Bear and Cougar Zone Closure and Harvest Hotline, (877) 950-5466.

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Bear zone hunting closure update — Statewide

New Mexico Department of Game & Fish Game & Fish News

Attention New Mexico bear hunters:

Bear hunting is closed statewide, effective Nov. 30, 2020.

Cougar: All zones are open.

Please remember: Before hunting bears or cougars, hunters must verify the zone is open by checking the Department’s website or calling the Bear […]

Game Commission to meet August 22 in Santa Fe

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, AUGUST 9, 2019:

Game Commission to meet August 22 in Santa Fe

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission will meet Thursday, August 22, in Santa […]

Deadline to apply for bear and turkey permits is Wednesday

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866Media contact, Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, FEB 11, 2019:

Deadline to apply for bear and turkey permits is Wednesday

SANTA FE – The deadline to apply for 2019-2020 bear and turkey permits is 5 […]