New Mexico Bag Limits
Complete daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for hunting and fishing in New Mexico.
New Mexico Bag Limits
Complete guide to daily limits, possession limits, season limits, and size restrictions for hunting and fishing in New Mexico. Updated for the current season.
Big Game
9 species
Game Birds
6 species
Fish Species
1 species
Total Species
16
Big Game
9 species in New Mexico
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk | 1 | - | 1 per year | Draw required; some OTC cow tags |
| Mule Deer | 1 | - | 1 per year | Draw required |
| Pronghorn | 1 | - | 1 per year | Eastern plains |
| White-tailed Deer | 1 | - | 1 per year | Coues in southern mountains |
| Black Bear | 1 | - | 1 per year | OTC license |
| Mountain Lion | 1 | - | 1 per year | Year-round |
| Bighorn Sheep | 1 | - | 1 per lifetime | - |
| Ibex | 1 | - | 1 per lifetime | Florida Mountains; unique opportunity |
| Oryx | 1 | - | - | White Sands; year-round draw |
Upland Birds
3 species in New Mexico
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Turkey | 1 | - | 2 per year | - |
| Quail | 15 | 45 | - | Scaled, Gambels, Montezuma |
| Dove | 15 | 45 | - | - |
Waterfowl
3 species in New Mexico
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks | 7 | 21 | - | - |
| Geese | 4 | 12 | - | - |
| Sandhill Crane | 3 | - | 6 per year | Excellent populations |
Fish
1 species in New Mexico
| Species | Daily | Possession | Season | Size Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 5 | - | - | - | Mountain streams |
New Mexico Special Notes
New Mexico offers unique oryx and ibex hunts. Draw system for most big game.
New Mexico Regulations Overview
State wildlife agency and regulations information
- Species Covered
- 16 species with regulations
- Big Game Species
-
- Elk
- Mule Deer
- Pronghorn
- White-tailed Deer
- Black Bear
- Mountain Lion
- Wildlife Agency
- New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
New Mexico Bag Limits FAQ
Common questions about harvest limits in New Mexico
What is the deer bag limit in New Mexico?
In New Mexico, the daily deer limit is 1 with a season limit of 1 per year. Coues in southern mountains
What big game can I hunt in New Mexico?
New Mexico regulates: Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn, White-tailed Deer, Black Bear. Each species carries its own daily, possession, and (where applicable) season limit on the table above.
What are the headline fishing limits in New Mexico?
Top species in New Mexico: Rainbow Trout 5/day. Water-body-specific regs can override the statewide line.
Are there New Mexico-specific regulations to flag?
New Mexico offers unique oryx and ibex hunts. Draw system for most big game.
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