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2023-24 NM Hunting Rules

Project Childsafe from the NSSF

Attention Hunters: Now is the time to start giving back

Attention hunters: Are you ready to give back to the hunting community? We are looking for ethical hunters to help teach the next generation of hunters. The Department currently has three scheduled opportunities to get certified:

Dec. 16, 2023 in Las Cruces

Jan. 6, 2024 in Hobbs

Jan. 27, 2024 in Albuquerque

To learn […]

Hunt forecasts for elk, deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn and turkey

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 […]

Game Commission to meet October 22

New Mexico Department of Game & Fish Game & Fish News

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, OCT. 20, 2021:

Game Commission to meet October 22

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Game Commission […]

Are you planning to apply for the 2021 – 2022 big game draw?

Whether you have applied for years or are ready to apply for the first time, here are some thing you need to know. Rules and Information Booklet

Information about rules, seasons, fees and more is available in the 2021-2022 Hunting Rules & Information booklet online now and will be available in print soon. Hunters […]

Courts Order Department To Release Customer Names, Email, Addresses Today

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, MARCH 19, 2020:

Courts Order Department To Release Customer Names, Email, Addresses Today

SANTA FE – A First Judicial District Court judge has ordered the […]

New Mexico Wildlife – Monthly Update – January 2020

ISSUE NUMBER ELEVEN • January 2020

UNM grad student uses 3D printing to study and preserve artifacts

Using cutting-edge technology, a UNM graduate student helped the Department preserve artifacts found at the Department’s wildlife management areas. Read more…

Bird watching at the Game and Fish headquarters pond

Department terrestrial habitat specialist […]

Bear and cougar rule changes topic of public meetings

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

Bear and cougar rule changes topic of public meetings

SANTA FE –The Department of Game and Fish is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the bear and cougar rule.

To gather […]

Last Chance for Tickets – The NM Governor’s Special Hunt Auction & Banquet

Ticket Sales End Thursday at Noon Last Chance To Buy Your Tickets!

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has partnered with the New Mexico Wildlife Federation to host the 2019 Governor’s Special Hunt Auction and Banquet.

Once again, the department will auction over a dozen premier hunting and fishing packages to […]

Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show this weekend in Albuquerque

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

Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show this weekend in Albuquerque

SANTA FE – The annual New Mexico Outdoor Adventures Hunting and Fishing Show opens at noon Friday, Feb.15 and continues through Sunday, […]

Public comment sought on draft Environmental Assessment for construction of a shooting range in Clayton

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish

Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866Media contact: Tristanna Bickford: (505) 476-8027tristanna.bickford@state.nm.us

CLAYTON – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is seeking public comment on the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the construction of the Stephen M. Bush Memorial […]