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 readingAccording 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
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.
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