Important Dates For Hunters
New Mexico’s drawing system for hunts is based on a quota which allocates big-game hunting opportunities among resident and nonresident hunters. Residents receive 78% of the available licenses for any hunt code. Nonresidents who use registered outfitters will receive up to 12% of the available licenses. Nonresidents who hunt without outfitters will receive up to 10% of the available licenses.
Continue readingNew Mexico Hunter Education Requirements
According to New Mexico law, no one under 18 years of age may hunt with a firearm before they have attended and passed the New Mexico, or another state’s Hunter Education Course. The Bowhunter Education Course is not mandatory for archery hunts, however it is highly recommended. In fact it is highly recommended that all new hunters regardless of age take the Hunter Education Course for your own safety. Continue reading
The New Mexico Habitat Stamp Program
This program is a joint venture between sportsmen and the agencies that manage wildlife and their habitat. Each year licensed hunter, anglers and trapper, on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or U. S. Forest Service (USFS) lands, are required to purchase the stamp or validation from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF). These funds are dedicated to habitat conservation and rehabilitation projects.
Continue readingImportance of Hunting and Fishing in New Mexico
Federal taxes on sporting arms, ammunition, fishing tackle, boating fuel, hunting and fishing license, and outdoor activity fees help provide the money needed to operate the hatcheries, Provide outdoor recreation areas and restore wildlife habitation areas so future generations. Continue reading
Mountain Lion Hunting in Arizona and New Mexico
The mountain, lion also known as cougar, puma, mountain cat, catamount or panther, depending on the region is a large, solitary cat and has the greatest range of any large wild terrestrial mammal in the Western Hemisphere. A capable stalk-and-ambush predator, the mountain lion is a formidable adversary and requires traversing some very rough terrain. This hunt is not for the faint of heart and we advise our hunters to prepare themselves for extreme physical activity before the hunt. Continue reading
