Hunting in New Mexico
Everything you need to hunt legally in New Mexico. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
April 1 - March 31
Wildlife Agency
NMDGF
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
New Mexico Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in New Mexico.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in New Mexico based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
5 species tracked
Find all New Mexico hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $29 resident
Compare New Mexico hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
16 species covered
New Mexico bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
New Mexico hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all New Mexico hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
New Mexico License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Game Hunting | $29.00 | $94.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $25.00 | $56.00 |
| Elk Tag | $47.00 | $563.00 |
New Mexico Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in New Mexico.
Deer
Archery
Sep 1
to Sep 24
Deer
Rifle
Oct 1
to Nov 30
Deer
Muzzleloader
Oct 1
to Oct 14
Elk
Archery
Sep 1
to Sep 24
Elk
Rifle
Oct 1
to Dec 31
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
NMDGF
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through New Mexico Game and Fish online system.
Hunter Education
New Mexico requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near New Mexico.
Store Your New Mexico License in Hunter Passport
Keep your NM hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.