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2023-24 NM Hunting Rules

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Hunt forecasts for oryx, ibex and Barbary sheep

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 […]

February 14th, 2023 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Announcements, Hunting, NM Game & Fish | Leave a comment

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.

– […]

February 9th, 2022 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Announcements, Hunting, NM Game & Fish | Leave a comment

Trophy poachers face stiffer fines, increased jail time

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 7, 2017:

Trophy poachers face stiffer fines, increased jail time

SANTA FE – Trophy poachers who kill bighorn sheep, ibex, oryx, Barbary sheep, elk, deer […]

April 8th, 2017 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Category: Announcements, Hunting, NM Game & Fish | Leave a comment

Have your say about proposed hunting rules

Have your say about proposed hunting rules

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish invites hunters and wildlife enthusiasts to comment on several proposed big-game hunting rules.

June 17th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Hunting, NM Game & Fish | Leave a comment

A “New Mexico True” ibex hunt in the Florida Mountains

A “New Mexico True” ibex hunt in the Florida Mountains

If you enjoy a good hunting story and fantastic video of an exciting, difficult hunt, check out this episode from the New Mexico Tourism Department’s “New Mexico True Stories” series. It features a scenic archery hunt for ibex […]

April 25th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Announcements, Hunting, NM Game & Fish | Leave a comment

Applicants for Bighorn Sheep, Oryx and Ibex Hunting Licenses Eligible for Full Refunds

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Media contact: Rachel Shockley, (505) 476-8071 Public contact: (888) 268-6866 rachel.shockley@state.nm.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MARCH 26 2014:

APPLICANTS FOR BIGHORN SHEEP, ORYX AND IBEX HUNTING LICENSES ELIGIBLE FOR FULL REFUNDS

SANTA FE – Hunters who applied for bighorn sheep, oryx or ibex […]

March 26th, 2014 | Tags: , , , | Category: NM Game & Fish | Leave a comment

Court ruling gives New Mexico resident hunters better odds in drawings for bighorn sheep, oryx and ibex

New Mexico Department of Game and FishMedia contact: Rachel Shockley, (505) 476-8071Public contact: (888) 248-6866Rachel.shockley@state.nm.us

March 24th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Hunting, NM Game & Fish | Leave a comment