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16 Outfitted Hunts March 28 is the deadline to apply for public deer, elk, pronghorn
antelope, ibex, Barbary sheep, javelina, bighorn sheep draw licenses and
all population management hunts except oryx. Online applications must be
17 Big Game Unit Map made BEFORE 5 p.m. MDT.
Reduced Application Fees
18 Population Management Hunts Application fees have been reduced to $8 for residents and $20 for
nonresidents.
19 Open Gate Program Furbearer Hunter and Trapper Reporting
Furbearer hunters and trappers MUST report their hunting and trapping
20 Deer results by April 7. Additionally, ALL furbearer hunters and trappers, both
resident and nonresident, MUST purchase their trapper license from
a Department office, online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us or via Form 3.
30 Elk Trapper licenses will NOT be available from other license vendors. Those
who do not report, cannot purchase a trapper license for the following
season until they report and pay an $8 late fee.
41 Pronghorn Antelope
Revised Unit 6A/6C Boundary
The northern boundary has moved back to the previous boundary.
45 Bighorn Sheep
New Units 51A and 51B
46 Ibex Unit 51 has been split into two units for the purpose of deer management.
No Antelope Management Units
47 Turkey All Antelope Management Units (AMUs) have been replaced with Game
Management Units (GMUs).
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Draw Hunts and Hunter Education
Introduction Hunter Education
To obtain public-land licenses for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, No one younger than 18 years of age may hunt with a firearm
javelina, ibex, Barbary sheep, bighorn sheep, oryx, WMA or Unit or purchase or apply for a firearm hunting license without
2 or 55 turkey and WMA bear, hunters must first complete Form first obtaining a certificate attesting that they have passed
2011 or apply online. New Mexico’s or another state’s hunter education course.
All completed and correct applications are entered into a random Uncertified juveniles may shoot (but not hunt) with a firearm
computerized drawing that determines which applicants are if under adult supervision or in a supervised program. While
successfully drawn for permits or licenses. Some applicants hunting in New Mexico, youth hunters must carry their current
may be drawn the first year they apply. Others may apply Customer Identification Number (CIN) card reflecting a hunter
unsuccessfully for years. New Mexico does not grant preference education number or other proof of having passed a state
to unsuccessful applicants. It’s truly the luck of the draw. hunter education course.
Applications are drawn one at a time. The computer will All hunters on Fort Bliss, including McGregor Range, are
attempt to award the applicant’s first choice hunt, then the
second choice, then the third choice until one of the applicant’s required to have proof of passing a state hunter education
choices is filled. If all of the applicant’s hunt choices are filled course prior to hunting.
by previous applicants, the computer advances to the next The New Mexico Department of Game & Fish does not
application. recognize completion of an NRA course as satisfying the
If an applicant listed a fourth choice deer or elk hunt, they are requirement for passing an approved state hunter education
placed in a pool from which some hunts may be awarded by course. Other states may have different requirements. Be
random drawing of unfilled and available hunts. These hunts certain to check their requirements.
may not be the most desirable hunts, but still can provide the
successful applicant an opportunity to hunt. Hunter education courses are offered year round and
statewide. There is no minimum age to sign up for a course.
If an applicant is awarded a fourth choice hunt, they will be However, an adult must accompany students under 11 years
charged the corresponding hunt fee. of age. Students are required to complete a homework
Successful draw applicants will be mailed licenses. Please allow packet prior to the first day of class. Students must attend all
one month after draw results are posted on the Department’s class sessions and pass both a written exam and a firearm
website to receive licenses. proficiency test before becoming certified and issued a hunter
education number.
Refunds and Transfers Students have fun and learn a variety of skills including safe
No hunt, including fourth choice deer or elk hunts, can be firearm handling, ethics, hunter responsibility, marksmanship,
exchanged for another hunt or refunded except: The Director wildlife identification/conservation and survival basics. Some
of the Department may grant the refund or transfer of a hunting
license or permit if the licensee has died, sustained a severe courses are live fire and cover all the material in a hunter
injury or life-threatening illness that prevents a hunter from education course plus shooting. This is the only course that
participating in their hunt or has been deployed by the United incorporates firearms in a live fire situation. The goal is to
States military prior to the start of the hunt, prohibiting the teach students how to feel comfortable around a firearm and
licensee from hunting. When the transfer of a license results in how to shoot and hunt safely. Program volunteer instructors
a higher license fee due to age, residency, etc., the difference incorporate many different teaching techniques including
must be paid prior to issuance of the new license or permit. The videos, lectures and hands-on activities to keep the classes fun
Director may grant the transfer of a license or permit to a person and interactive.
who has been qualified through a non-profit wish granting
organization. For more information, please call the Special Bowhunter education is not mandatory for archers in New
Hunts Office at (505) 476-8087. Mexico, but the Department highly recommends it. Bowhunter
courses include hunt preparation, equipment basics, proper
The Draw Hunt Quota System shot placement and tree stand safety. Other states may have
different requirements. Be certain to check their requirements.
New Mexico’s hunt drawing system is based on a quota to
allocate special draw hunting opportunities on public lands. The Hunter Education Program is always looking for volunteer
Draw hunt licenses and permits are awarded by random instructors. If you are interested in becoming an instructor, call
computer drawing. the Hunter Education office in Albuquerque at (505) 222-4722
Residents receive 78% of the available licenses or permits. for details.
Nonresidents who choose to use outfitters will receive up to 12% Don’t wait until the last minute to register for a course or
of the available licenses or permits. Nonresidents who apply you may miss the deadline to apply for a hunt. Visit the
to hunt without outfitters will receive up to 10% of the available Department’s website www.wildlife.state.nm.us/education/
licenses or permits. index.htm for course dates, times and locations. All students
Hunts Affected by Quotas wishing to register for a hunter/bowhunter
• Public draw licenses for deer, elk, pronghorn, Barbary sheep education course, must obtain and use their
and Javelina Customer Identification Number (CIN), available
• Bear and turkey draw permits online on the Department’s website or at any
• Valles Caldera access authorizations Department office.
Hunts Not Affected by Quotas Hunter education cards are no longer mailed out by the
• OTC licenses for elk, bear, turkey, cougar, Barbary sheep and Program. Hunter Education numbers can be obtained by
off-Florida Mountain hunt for ibex (IBX-1-528) logging into your CIN account at https://onlinesales.wildlife.
• Elk and pronghorn antelope licenses obtained via private land state.nm.us/login and printing your CIN card. When a student
authorizations. passes a New Mexico Hunter Education course, their hunter
• Private land-only deer licenses education number will be reflected on their CIN card.
• Private land deer draw licenses in Units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4 and 5A.
• Draw licenses for oryx, ibex and bighorn sheep. Please contact the New Mexico Hunter Education Program
• Population Management Hunts at (505) 222-4731 if you need assistance with obtaining class
4 information or a hunter education number.
Definitions and Terms
Any Legal Sporting Arms Fork-Antlered Deer (FAD)
Legal sporting arms for each big game species hunt are Any deer possessing an antler which has a definite fork, showing
defined within each species section. two or more distinct points. A burr at the base does not constitute
a point or fork.
Ammunition
Hunters may use only soft-nosed or hollow-point bullets. Full Fork-Antlered Mule Deer (FAMD)
metal-jacketed and tracer bullets are not legal. The use of Any mule deer possessing an antler which has a definite fork,
sabots in muzzleloading rifles, except restricted muzzleloaders, showing two or more distinct points. A burr at the base does not
is legal. See page 6 for definition of restricted muzzleloaders. constitute a point or fork.
Antler Point Restricted Elk (APRE/6) Fork-Antlered White-tailed Deer (FAWTD)
A legal APRE/6 elk must have six or more points of any length Any white-tailed deer possessing an antler which has a definite
on at least one antler for an APRE/6 hunt. A brow tine or eye fork, showing two or more distinct points. A burr at the base does
guard counts as one point. A burr at the base of the antler not constitute a point or fork.
does not count as a point.
Fourth Choice Deer or Elk Hunt
Antlerless Deer or Elk (A) Applicants marking a fourth choice indicate they WILL accept a
Any male or female deer or elk without antlers. deer or elk license for ANY HUNT in a specific quadrant of the
state. Be aware that success rates for some fourth choice hunts
Bearded Turkey may be low due to small, localized populations of deer or elk. A
A turkey with a visible beard. hunter drawing a fourth choice elk hunt could receive a license
Big Game Species with an antlerless bag limit even if their first three choices were
Include deer, elk, bear, cougar, pronghorn antelope, Barbary for bull licenses and vice versa. No refunds will be made to
sheep, bighorn sheep, javelina oryx and ibex. successful applicants. The fourth choice assignment will always
be for the same sporting arm type as the first choice on an
Bighorn Ram application. See pages 20 and 32 for more information. Not all
Any male bighorn sheep. hunts are included in the fourth choice pool.
Bighorn Ewe Game Management Unit (GMU)
Any female bighorn sheep. A portion of the state used to manage deer, elk, pronghorn
antelope, bighorn sheep, Barbary sheep, turkey, bear, cougar,
Bow and Arrow ibex oryx and javelina.
Bows include compound, recurved and longbows. Sights on
bows may not magnify targets or project light. Arrows must Habitat Management and Access Validation
have broadheads with steel cutting edges. No drugs may be All hunters, trappers and anglers on any lands must purchase and
used on arrows. Arrows cannot be driven by explosives. possess a $4 Habitat Management and Access Validation once
during the year (April 1-March 31). Fees will be used to lease
Broken-Horn Oryx private land for public use, provide public access to landlocked ar-
An oryx of either sex that has one or more horns missing at eas of public land and provide for the improvement, maintenance,
least 25% of its normal growth. development and operation of property for fish and wildlife habitat
management. This fee will NOT be charged to hunters, anglers
Crossbow and Bolt and trappers younger than 18 years of age, 100% Disabled Resi-
Crossbows are legal for hunting big game species during “Any dent Veterans or resident anglers 70 years of age and older. This
Legal Sporting Arm” or “Muzzleloader” hunts unless otherwise Validation does NOT replace the Habitat Stamp. See page 11.
restricted. Sights on crossbows may not magnify targets or
project light. Bolts must have broadheads with steel cutting Handicapped Hunter
edges. No drugs may be used on bolts. Bolts cannot be driven To obtain a reduced-fee general hunting or general hunting
by explosives. and fishing license, a handicapped hunter must have a severe
physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life
Depredation Damage Fee activities and must furnish adequate proof of this disability. See
A fee required of all big game hunters that has been added page 8.
to the price of each big game license. The fee is $3 for each
resident and $10 for each nonresident big game license. High-Demand or (HD) Hunt
Money generated is being used to develop permanent An elk or deer draw hunt which had at least 22% nonresident
solutions to chronic wildlife nuisance problems throughout the applicants for the previous two license years.
state.
Junior Elk or Junior Deer Hunting License
Either Sex (ES) Reduced-fee elk or deer licenses are available to resident hunters
Any male or female of the big game species. younger than 18 years of age. See page 7 for fees.
Either Sex White-tailed Deer (ESWTD) Junior General Hunting and Fishing License or
Any male or female white-tailed deer. Junior Small Game and Fishing License
Reduced-fee combination licenses are available to resident
Established Road hunters younger than 18 years.
A road built and/or maintained by equipment and which shows
no evidence of ever having been closed to vehicular traffic Landowner Permission
by such means as berms, ripping, scarification, reseeding, It is unlawful to hunt, fish or trap on private land without
fencing, gates, barricades or posted closures. possessing valid written permission from the landowner whose
property the hunter or angler is hunting, fishing or trapping unless
Female or Immature Ibex (F-IM) otherwise allowed in rule. The landowner’s signature with a date
An ibex with horns less than 15 inches long. and telephone number written on a valid license, land owner tag
Female or Immature Pronghorn Antelope (F-IM) or other piece of paper, shall constitute valid written permission.
A pronghorn antelope without horns or with both horns shorter
than its ears.
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License Information
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Licenses Draw Licenses/Permits
Licenses, stamps and validations are available through the Department’s Fees include the nonrefundable application fee and Depredation
website, from local vendors, any Department office or by mail using Form Damage fee. A Habitat Stamp is required for hunting, fishing
3. Add $1 vendor fee. See page 8, for eligibility requirements for Jr/Sr/ and trapping on U.S. Forest Service and BLM lands and must be
Handicapped reduced-fee licenses. The Depredation Damage Stamp purchased separately. A Habitat Management and Access Validation
fee has been added to each big game license. A Habitat Stamp must be is required and must be purchased separately and possessed while
purchased and possessed if hunting, fishing or trapping on U.S. Forest hunting. These must be purchased only once per year.
Service or BLM lands. A Habitat Management and Access Validation
must be purchased once per year and possessed while hunting, fishing Elk Licenses
and trapping. See page 11. This fee will NOT be charged to hunters, Residents age 18 to 64 and all Nonresidents
anglers and trappers younger than 18 years of age, 100% Disabled Bag Limit Fee Type Resident Nonresident
Resident Veterans or resident anglers 70 years of age and older. A-Antlerless S-Standard $61 $345
Type of License Resident Nonresident MB-Mature Bull S-Standard $91 $555
ES-Either Sex S-Standard $91 $555
Private Land Deer (Standard) $39 $270 A-Antlerless Q-Quality $61 $780
Private Land Deer (Quality) $39 $355 MB-Mature Bull Q-Quality $91 $780
ES-Either Sex Q-Quality $91 $780
Private Land Junior/Senior Deer $27 Not Issued A-Antlerless HD-High Demand $61 $780
General Hunting $43 Not Issued MB-Mature Bull HD-High Demand $91 $780
(Private land deer, squirrels and game birds)
ES-Either Sex HD-High Demand $91 $780
General Hunting & Fishing $62 Not Issued
Junior/Senior Elk Licenses*
Junior General Hunting $18 Not Issued Bag Limit Fee Type Resident Nonresident
(Residents, age 17 and younger)
A-Antlerless All $59 Not issued
Junior General Hunting and Fishing $23 Not Issued MB-Mature Bull All $59 Not issued
(Residents, age 17 and younger) ES-Either Sex All $59 Not issued
Senior or Handicapped General Hunting $27 Not Issued *See pages 5 and 6 for eligibility requirements
Junior Trapper (Residents age 12-17) $9 Not Issued Barbary Sheep Licenses
Apply ONLY at a Department office, on the Department’s Website or via Form 3. Bag Limit Fee Type Resident Nonresident
ALL S-Standard $111 $380
Nongame Animals Not Required $65
Rabbits, ground squirrels, etc. Does not include trapping coyotes or skunks. To hunt
nongame, nonresidents must have a nongame or any current New Mexico nonresident Bear Permits**
hunting license. Bag Limit Fee TypeResident Nonresident
Habitat Stamp $5 $5 ALL S-Standard $8 $20
Mandatory on all U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management properties. Must
be purchased only once per year.
Turkey Permits**
Habitat Management and Access Validation $4 $4 Bag Limit Fee Type Resident Nonresident
A Habitat Management and Access Validation must be purchased and possessed by ALL S-Standard $8 $20
hunters, anglers and trappers. This is a once-per-year fee. This fee will NOT be charged
to those younger than 18 years of age, 100% Disabled Resident Veterans or resident
anglers 70 years of age and older. **Successful applicants also must purchase Over-the-Counter
Licenses for these species.
Duplicate License (For lost or destroyed license) $6 $6
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Applicants MUST provide a copy of the Veterans Administration Award As a state participating in the interstate “Wildlife Violator Compact”,
Letter as verification of disability. A Habitat Stamp and Habitat Manage- New Mexico may recognize the suspension of license privileges
ment and Access Validation are required (see pages 5 and 11). All other of a person listed as a wildlife violator by another participating
laws and rules must be followed. state. Contact the Law Enforcement Division for specific revocation
information at (505) 476-8065.
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General Rules
It Is Illegal to: Attention: Off-Highway Vehicle Users
• Kill more than one elk, one pronghorn antelope, one cougar, New Mexico has requirements for off-highway vehicles (OHV), designed
one Barbary sheep, one bighorn sheep, one javelina, one oryx, to protect all citizens and ensure responsible use. OHVs include all-
one ibex, one bear, one deer or one turkey during any license terrain vehicles (ATVs), recreational off-highway vehicles, dirt bikes and
year except as permitted by rule. This may or may not apply to snowmobiles. It’s the rider’s responsibility to know the law.
Native American lands; see Hunting on Native American Lands,
page 13. New Mexico residents must have their OHVs registered with the Motor
• Apply for, buy or use more than one license or tag for any big Vehicle Division to legally operate on public lands. Nonresidents whose
game species during any license year, except as permitted by OHVs are not registered or have an off-highway use permit from another
rule. state, must obtain a New Mexico nonresident OHV permit to legally
• It is illegal to hunt with, possess or transport a handgun if operate on public lands in our state. Nonresident permits cost $48 for a
a hunter is younger than 19 years of age, unless specifically two-year permit or $18 for a 90-day permit. Permits are available online at
allowed by law. www.B4uRide.com, at any Department office or by calling (505) 476-8140.
• Take or attempt to take any game for another person or to use
a license issued to another. All riders younger than 18 must wear a helmet with protective eye wear,
• Take or attempt to take game species over ground baited with complete an approved OHV safety course and obtain a safety permit,
any material or scent distributed there to entice the animals, be visually supervised by a parent or guardian and only operate an age
except quail on private land. Scent-masking agents may be appropriate size-fit ATV. For information on approved safety training
used on one’s person, but not to attract big game. courses and size fit standards, go to www.B4uRide.com.
• Use live animals as blinds or decoys to take or try to take
game species. New Mexico Law prohibits the operation of OHVs on private lands or
• Use any electrically or mechanically recorded calling device roads without the permission of the landowner or leaseholder. It’s illegal
to take or try to take protected species except protected to cut fences, harass livestock, ride within an earthen tank or interfere
furbearers, cougars and nongame species. with persons engaged in agricultural practices. OHVs must be equipped
• Use tracer or full-metal-jacketed ammunition to take or try to with a U.S. Forest Service approved spark arrestor, not exceed 96
take game species or protected furbearers. decibels and have a headlight and taillight if driven at night. It’s illegal to
• Park any motor vehicle or camp within 300 yards of any man- operate an OHV while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There is
made water hole, water well or watering tank used by wildlife or a 10 M.P.H. speed limit within 200 feet of a business, person, horseback
domestic stock without prior consent of the private landowner, rider or occupied dwelling. OHVs may not be operated on any paved
private land lessee or public land management agency. street or highway, except to legally cross a road. All law enforcement
• Shoot at, wound, take, attempt to take or kill any protected officers have the authority to enforce OHV laws.
species or artificial wildlife (decoy) on, from or across any
graded and maintained public road or to shoot at game from For more information, visit the OHV Program
within the fenced right-of-way of any paved road or highway or website: www.B4uRide.com or call (505) 476-8140
from within 40 feet of the pavement or maintained surface if no or (505) 476-8171.
right-of-way fence exists.
• Shoot at, pursue, harass, harry, drive or rally any protected Vehicle Travel on Public or Private Lands
species by use of or from a motor-driven vehicle, powerboat, It is illegal to drive a motor-driven vehicle off established roads or two-
sailboat or aircraft. track roads in a hunting, trapping or angling area if the vehicle bears a
• Hunt from, signal game’s location to hunters from or harass person licensed to hunt, trap or fish for species on which season is open
game with aircraft; hunt game observed from aircraft within 48 in that area. It is illegal for a person so licensed to ride in or upon such a
hours of observation; or hunt game the same day of air travel, vehicle. The Department defines an “established road”. See page 5.
except by commercial airline or direct flight to a landing strip. It is also illegal to use motor-driven vehicles on any roads or areas
• Shoot a turkey from its roost. closed to vehicular traffic under the Habitat Protection Act or other
• Shine spotlights or other artificial lights into areas where big state or federal regulations, including anywhere within the boundaries
game or livestock might be, if persons using the light have in of any designated U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management
possession any firearm or implement capable of killing big game wilderness area or Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National
or livestock. Monument including Tent Rocks National Monument. Obey all postings
• Discharge a firearm within 150 yards of a dwelling or building, and know the regulations of the appropriate land management agency.
not including abandoned or vacated buildings on public land,
during the hunting seasons, without permission of the owner or The U.S. Forest Service is considering new regulations that will prohibit
lessee thereof. cross-country motorized vehicle travel on many U.S. Forest Service
• Take any animals that are protected by law but not listed lands, once routes are designated. The Southwest Regional Office
as game species and those that are listed as endangered or (505) 842-3292 can direct you to the appropriate Ranger District for
threatened species. current information regarding the GMU you wish to hunt. Currently, off-
• Apply for or buy any firearm hunting license if under the age of road vehicle travel, for any reason, is not permitted in the Lincoln and
18 without successfully completing a Hunter Education Course. portions of other National Forests. You may not take vehicles more than
• New Mexico law makes the following unlawful: reckless and 100 yards off established roads in areas protected under the Habitat
careless handling of firearms; improper handling of fire; property Protection Act, as posted.
damage; polluting streams, lakes and other water; discarding
refuse on public or private property without permission; You may take vehicles off established roads on certain public lands
damaging telephone wires by gunfire or otherwise interfering (except Sate Land) to retrieve legally taken and tagged big-game
with communications; and hunting while intoxicated. carcasses, provided that state or federal regulations do not prohibit
such use. These regulations do not restrict landowners, lessees or
their employees from driving off-road on their own or leased State Trust
Lands while in connection with legitimate agricultural activities.
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Sights on bows may not magnify targets or project light. Unlawful Taking of Game On Private
Arrows must have broadheads with steel cutting edges. No Property
drugs may be used on a hunting arrow and arrows cannot be It is unlawful to hunt, capture, take, attempt to take or kill any
driven by explosives. game animal or furbearer on posted private property without
written permission of the landowner or person in control of the
Crossbow use is legal during “Any Legal Sporting Arm” hunts land or if consent to remain on the property has been denied
and “Muzzleloader and Bow” hunts. Certified Mobility-Impaired or withdrawn. It is unlawful to knowingly enter upon any private
hunters may use crossbows to hunt protected species during property to hunt, capture, take, attempt to take or kill any game
“Bow Only” seasons unless otherwise restricted. Sights on animal or furbearer without written permission of the landowner
crossbows may not magnify targets or project light. Bolts must or person in control of the land.
have broadheads with steel cutting edges. No drugs may be
used on bolts. Bolts cannot be driven by explosives. Any game animals or furbearers taken in violation of the
above, shall be subject to seizure.
Scopes, sabots, in-line ignition and belted bullets may be used
with muzzleloaders but not Restricted Muzzleloaders. See Military Closures
page 6 for definition. The U.S. Forest Service and the Military may delay or cancel
hunts in portions of GMUs 10, 13, 18, 19, 20 and 28 due to
Criminal Trespass Is Against the Law! concerns for public safety. Closures of these areas could occur
A. Criminal trespass consists of knowingly entering or on several occasions throughout the year and may affect a
remaining upon posted private property without possessing number of hunts listed in this booklet.
written permission from the owner or person in control of the Closures typically will occur between the hours of 3:00 am
land. The provisions of this subsection do not apply if: and 8:00 am. Evacuation of all people from these areas is
1. The owner or person in control of the land has entered required. Roadblocks will be positioned along all roads leading
into an agreement with the Department of Game and Fish into the closed areas.
granting access to public hunters for the purpose of taking any
game animals, birds or fish by hunting, fishing or trapping; or The area subject to closure in Unit 10 includes approximately
2. A person is in possession of a landowner authorization 29 square miles of the Mount Taylor Ranger District, Cibola
given to him by the owner or person in control of the land that National Forest, located in the Zuni Mountains directly south
grants access to that particular private land for the purpose of and east of Fort Wingate Launch Complex and south of I-40.
taking any game animals, birds or fish by hunting, fishing or The area subject to closure in Unit 13 includes approximately
trapping. 200 square miles of the western portion of the Magdalena
Ranger District, Cibola National Forest, located in the Datil
B. Criminal trespass also consists of knowingly entering or Mountains north of U.S. Highway 60 and northeast of Datil,
remaining upon the unposted lands of another knowing that NM. Authority for the closures is 36 CFR 261.53 (E) and 36
such consent to enter or remain is denied or withdrawn by the CFR 261.54 (E) New Mexico.
owner or occupant thereof. Notice of no consent to enter shall
be deemed sufficient notice to the public and evidence to the Law Prohibits Harassing Legal
courts, by the posting of the fenced property at all vehicular Hunters
access entries. New Mexico has a law (NMSA 1978, Chapter 17-2-7.1)
prohibiting “hunter harassment” or interfering with another
C. Criminal trespass also consists of knowingly entering or person who is lawfully hunting, trapping or fishing in an area
remaining upon lands owned, operated or controlled by the where those activities are permitted. The first offense is a
state or any of its political subdivisions knowing that consent petty misdemeanor, the second a misdemeanor.
to enter or remain is denied or withdrawn by the custodian
thereof. If a person who commits interference possesses a license,
certificate or permit issued to him/her by the State Game
D. Any person who enters upon the lands of another without Commission, the license, certificate or permit will be subject to
prior permission and injures, damages or destroys any revocation.
part of the realty or its improvements, including buildings, Interference means:
structures, trees, shrubs or other natural features, is guilty of 1. Intentionally placing yourself in a location where a human
a misdemeanor and shall be liable to the owner, lessee or presence may affect the behavior of a game animal, bird or fish
person in lawful possession for civil damages in an amount or the feasibility of killing or taking a game animal, bird or fish,
equal to double the value of the damage to the property injured with the intent of interfering with or harassing another person
or destroyed. who is lawfully hunting, trapping or fishing.
2. Intentionally creating a visual, aural, olfactory or physical
E. Whoever commits criminal trespass is guilty of a stimulus for the purpose of affecting the behavior of a game
misdemeanor. Additionally, any person who violates the animal, bird or fish, with the intent of interfering with or
provisions of Subsection A, B or C of this section, in connection harassing another person who is lawfully hunting, fishing or
with hunting, fishing or trapping activity, shall have his hunting trapping.
or fishing license revoked by the State Game Commission for a 3. Intentionally affecting the condition or altering the placement
period of not less than three years, pursuant to the provisions of personal property used for the purpose of killing or taking a
of Section 17-3-34, NMSA 1978. game animal, bird or fish.
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Population Management Hunts
General Application Information • Bag limits for these hunts will be primarily female
• Residents and nonresidents wishing be on a list for animals. Hunters will be used to reduce populations
Population Management Hunts must apply on Form in specific areas.
2011. • Applicants may ask questions or update their personal
• Residents and nonresidents interested in being placed information by calling the Depredation Line at (505)
on a list to be considered for a Population Management 476-8047.
Hunt for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, Barbary sheep • Form 2011 is available at any Department office,
and oryx must do so by checking the 5th choice option through the Department’s website and from many
on Form 2011 by the appropriate deadline date. By license vendors. Applications are accepted only by
choosing the 5th choice option, hunters are indicating mail or online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us/.
that, if unsuccessful in drawing their 1st, 2nd, 3rd or • Applying for the Population Management
4th choice, they are willing to accept being placed on a Hunt option does not guarantee you will be
list of eligible hunters for that species. contacted for a hunt.
• Applicants must apply for at least one regular draw
hunt choice if they wish to be eligible for the population Population Management Hunt Fees
management hunt of the same species. • If a hunter is asked and accepts a hunt, they will be
• If a population management hunt becomes necessary, a required to purchase the appropriate license for the
species that they will hunt. See page 7 for license
fees.
• In addition to a license, a hunter will be required
to purchase a Habitat Management and Access
Validation and may be required to purchase a
Habitat Stamp if they will be hunting on U.S. Forest
Service or BLM land.
• White Sands Missile Range and Jornada
Experimental Station charge a $150 access fee
and San Andres National Wildlife Refuge charges a
$100 access fee to all oryx hunters. Other Federal
agencies may charge access fees. Applying for
the oryx Population Management Hunt implies
acceptance of additional charge should you be called
for one of these hunts.
Title VI Funding
Certain programs of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish receive federal funds from the U.S. Department of the Interior. These programs are therefore subject to requirements of the New
Mexico Human Rights Act and Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which prohibit discrimination because of ancestry, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or physical or mental handicap.
If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility, please send a detailed description of the incident by certified mail to the New Mexico Department of Game
and Fish. If you desire further information on Title VI, write: Department of Game and Fish, ADA Coordinator, PO Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM 87504 or Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Dept. of the
Interior, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20240. The Department of Game and Fish will schedule public meetings and operate facilities that are accessible to physically impaired persons.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for other impairments, including hearing and sight. If special aids are required, call (505) 476-8027 or write to PO Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM 87504 at
least three working days prior to the meeting date. To initiate a complaint, write to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Federal Assistance, 4401 Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: MBSP-4020,
Arlington, Virginia 22203.
Fundos de Title VI
Ciertos programas del New Mexico Department of Game and Fish reciben fondos federales del U.S. Department of the Interior. Estos programas son subyugados a requisitos de la ley de New
Mexico Human Rights Act and Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, que prohíben la discriminacion por razones de ascendencia, sexo, raza, color, religión origen nacional, edad o impedimento físico
o mental. Si usted cree que ha sufrido discriminación en cualquier programa, actividad o comodidades, por favor envíe por correo certificado una descripción detallada al Department of Game and
Fish. Si desea mas informacion sobre Titulo VI, por favor escriba a: Department of Game and Fish, ADA Coordinator, PO Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM 87504 or Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Dept.
of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Washington, DC 20240. Al programar sus reuniones públicas, el Department of Game and Fish operará en facilidades que proveen acceso para personas
con incapacidades físicas. Las personas con otras incapacidades, inclusive del oído y de la vista, recibirán acceso razonable a las reuniones. Si usted necesita algún auxiliar o ayuda especial,
por favor llame al número (505) 476-8027 o escriba a Post Office Box 25112, Santa Fe, NM 87504, por lo menos tres (3) días antes de la reunión. Para iniciar una queja, escriba a U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Division of Federal Assistance, 4401 Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: MBSP-4020, Arlington, Virginia 22203.
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Open Gate Program
Open Gate Properties Ethical, Courteous and Lawful
An Open Gate property is a tract of private land that Behavior Keeps Gates Open
the landowner has contracted with the Department of The farmers and ranchers that participate in this program
Game and Fish to allow sportsmen access for wildlife make this all possible. Do not forget to say thank you
associated activities and recreation. and always pick-up any trash.
Landowners receive payment for their participation in Landowners Can Help Restore New
the Program. Funding for the program comes from the
sale of Habitat Management and Access Validations. A Mexico’s Outdoor Heritage
portion of these proceeds help Open Gate accomplish The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is
its objectives to increase hunting, fishing and trapping looking to add new acreage in the Open Gate Program.
access on private lands, create access corridors to If you own or lease land you consider attractive
inaccessible state, federal or other lands and develop, for hunting, fishing or trapping, you may qualify for
manage and maintain wildlife habitat on participating enrollment. Landowners can:
private lands. • Earn payment for their participation.
• Receive incentives for wildlife habitat improvements.
Access to an Open Gate property is limited to properly • Retain private property rights.
licensed sportsmen during the hunting, fishing or • Enjoy state of New Mexico liability protection.
trapping season(s) for which the property is enrolled.
For more information, please contact the
Unless the landowner specifies that they wish a courtesy Open Gate Coordinator at (505) 476-8043.
call in advance, properly licensed sportsmen are
welcome to hunt, fish or trap during open seasons.
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continued Deer
Bag Limit Validating Your Private Land-only
The bag limit for most hunts is a fork-antlered deer (FAD), Deer License
fork-antlered mule deer (FAMD) or fork-antlered white-tailed When you obtain a Private Land-only Deer License, you must
deer (FAWTD). (See Definitions on page 5). The exceptions choose a hunt code that corresponds with a Public Hunt Code
are Youth-Only hunts on the Brantley, Seven Rivers and for the Unit, sporting arm type and season date. If you are a
Huey WMAs and those hunts in portions of Unit 32 which are nonresident and choose a corresponding Public Hunt Code
antlerless (A) and Youth-Only Hunts in Units 41, 58 and 59 designated as Quality, you must purchase a Quality Deer
which are either sex white-tailed deer (ESWTD). License. Only Department personnel may revalidate Private
Land-only Deer Licenses. The deadline to revalidate your
The antlers and attached segment of the skull must stay with Private Land-only Deer license is before the date of the first
the deer you take until it reaches the place where it will be season validated.
consumed or placed in cold storage.
Units 8 (firearm hunts), 46, 54 and 55 do not have public land
Legal Sporting Arm Types hunts, therefore the selected hunt code must be one of those
Any Legal Sporting Arm listed below. The fee type is standard (S).
Centerfire rifle or handgun; shotgun no smaller than 28 gauge,
firing a single slug; any bow and arrows; crossbows and bolts; Unit Hunt Dates Hunt Code Licenses Bag Limit
and any muzzleloading rifle
Any Legal Sporting Arm
Bow Only 8 Oct. 15-19 DER-1-450 Unlimited FAD
Any bow and arrows. Crossbows may be used only by certified 46 Oct. 22-26 DER-1-452 Unlimited FAD
Mobility-Impaired Hunters, see page 15. 46 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-1-453 Unlimited FAD
54 Oct. 22-26 DER-1-456 Unlimited FAD
Muzzleloader, Bows and Crossbow 54 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-1-457 Unlimited FAD
Any muzzleloading rifle. Scopes and sabots are legal. 54 Nov. 24-27 DER-1-458 Unlimited FAWTD
55 Oct. 22-26 DER-1-461 Unlimited FAD
Restricted Muzzleloader, Bows and Crossbow 55 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-1-462 Unlimited FAD
Any muzzleloading rifle (including a smoothbore flintlock or 55B Nov. 25-28 DER-1-465 Unlimited FAWTD
musket) using open sights in which the charge and projectile Bow Only
are loaded through the muzzle. Only black powder, Pyrodex or 46 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-454 Unlimited FAD
an equivalent substitute may be used. Use of in-line ignition, 54 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-459 Unlimited FAD
pelleted powder, sabots, belted bullets, multiple projectiles and 55 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-463 Unlimited FAD
scopes are illegal.
Muzzleloader
Private Land-only Deer Licenses 8 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-451 Unlimited FAD
To hunt only on private land (except in Units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4 and 46 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-455 Unlimited FAD
5A, see below), a hunter must obtain a Private Land-only Deer 54 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-460 Unlimited FAD
License from any license vendor or by completing Form 3 or 55 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-464 Unlimited FAD
order a license online. Attached to the license will be a deer
carcass tag. Chronic Wasting Disease Rules
While hunting, the Private Land-only Deer License hunter must Currently Apply to Unit 19 and Control Area of Unit 34
have in their possession a: It is unlawful to transport dead deer or elk or their parts, taken from
1. Properly validated Private Land-only Deer License indicating any Game Management Unit or other area designated by the Director
the appropriate hunt code and in which the presence of or possibility of, exposure to chronic wasting
2. Written permission from the landowner or person in disease (CWD) has been identified to any location outside that Game
control of the land or trespass rights pursuant to regulation Management Unit except for the following parts of deer or elk:
19.31.10.18 NMAC, and • Meat that is cut and wrapped either privately or commercially.
3. A Habitat Management and Access Validation
• Quarters or other portions of meat with no part of the head or spinal
The Private Land-only Deer License will indicate a hunt code column attached.
and identify the unit, sporting arms type, season dates and bag • Meat that has been boned out.
limit. • Hides with no heads attached.
It is unlawful for any person to hunt on public land • Clean skull plates with antlers attached.
with a Private Land-only Deer License. • Antlers with no meat or tissue attached.
• Upper canine teeth, also known as “ivories.”
Private Land Hunting in Units 2A, 2B, • Finished heads mounted by a taxidermist.
2C, 4 and 5A You may not remove the whole head and spinal column. You must
Landowners must obtain a specially designated Form 2011 keep proof of sex with all game species until you get the game to the
from the Department’s NW Area office. Hunters wishing to hunt place where it will be consumed or placed in cold storage.
on private land in Units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4 and 5A must obtain the
specially designated Form 2011 and the list of special hunt For Control Area Map of Unit 34, go to: www.wildlife.state.nm.us/
codes from the landowner on whose land they wish to hunt conservation/disease/cwd/documents/CWDcontrolarea2006.pdf/.
and apply with this form through the regular public draw. Only
this special Form 2011 may be used when making application Win An Elk Or Oryx Incentive Authorization
for private land hunts in Units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4 and 5A. When For CWD Testing
applying for private land hunts in GMU 5A, only one person Hunters may be selected by drawing to receive an elk or oryx
may apply on each application form. This application must be incentive authorization. To participate, hunters must bring in
submitted to the Department by March 28, 2011. freshly harvested deer or elk heads to any Department office
or field collection station so tissues can be collected for chronic
wasting disease testing. To be eligible, hunters are required to
deliver the head within 48 hours of taking the animal.
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Deer continued
Private Land-only Licenses may NOT be issued by license vendors for hunts in Units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4 and 5A.
Unit 2
2A Public Land Only Youth Only Oct. 22-26 DER-1-101 S 50 FAD
2A Public Land Only Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-1-100 S 200 FAD
2B Public Land Only Youth Only Oct. 15-19 DER-1-112 S 150 FAD
2B Public Land Only Oct. 22-26 DER-1-109 S 275 FAD
2B Public Land Only Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-1-110 S 375 FAD
2B Public Land Only Nov. 5-9 DER-1-111 Q 450 FAD
2C Public Land Only Nov. 12-16 DER-1-125 Q/HD 20 FAD
Unit 4
4 Humphries/Rio Chama WMAs Oct. 22-26 DER-1-131 Q 20 FAD
4 Humphries/Rio Chama WMAs Youth Only Oct. 22-26 DER-1-133 Q 10 FAD
4 Humphries/Rio Chama WMAs Oct. 29-Nov 2 DER-1-132 Q 20 FAD
4 Humphries/Rio Chama WMAs Youth Only Nov. 23-27 DER-1-134 Q/HD 5 FAD
Unit 5
5A Public Land Only Nov. 8-14 DER-1-139 S 30 FAD
5B Nov. 5-9 DER-1-143 Q 15 FAD
5B Youth Only Nov. 23-27 DER-1-144 Q 10 FAD
Unit 6
6A and 6C Mobility Impaired Only Oct. 15-19 DER-1-146 S 20 FAD
6A and 6C Nov. 5-9 DER-1-145 S 100 FAD
Unit 7
7 Nov. 5-9 DER-1-149 S 25 FAD
Unit 9
9 including Water Canyon and Marquez WMAs Nov. 12-16 DER-1-154 S 10 FAD
9 including Water Canyon and Marquez WMAs Youth Only
Nov. 12-16 DER-1-155 S 10 FAD
Unit 10
10 Mobility Impaired Only Oct. 22-26 DER-1-162 S 20 FAD
10 Oct. 22-26 DER-1-158 S 70 FAD
10 Oct. 29- Nov. 2 DER-1-159 S 65 FAD
10 Nov. 5-9 DER-1-160 S 90 FAD
10 Youth Only Nov. 24-27 and Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11
DER-1-161 S 25 FAD
Unit 12
12 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-1-165 S 175 FAD
Unit 13
13 Nov. 5-9 DER-1-168 S 400 FAD
13 Nov. 12-16 DER-1-169 S 400 FAD
13 Youth Only Nov. 24-27 and Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11
DER-1-170 S 100 FAD
Unit 14
14 Sandia Ranger District is open to bow only Oct. 22-26 DER-1-173 S 30 FAD
Unit 16
16 Youth Only Nov. 24-27 and Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11
DER-1-181 S 100 FAD
16 Mobility-Impaired Only Nov. 5-9 DER-1-182 S 25 FAD
16 Nov. 5-9 DER-1-179 S 300 FAD
16 Nov. 12-16 DER-1-180 S 300 FAD
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FAD= Any deer with at least 2 points on one side, FAMD=Fork-antlered mule deer, FAWTD=Fork-antlered white-tailed deer, ES=Either-sex deer, A=Any deer without antlers,
ESWTD=Either sex white-tailed deer. Game Management Unit boundary maps are available on the Department’s website at www.wildlife.state.nm.us
continued Deer
continued Draw Licenses, Seasons for Any Legal Sporting Arm
Hunt Area Hunt Dates Hunt Code Fee Type Licenses Bag Limit
Unit 17
17 Nov. 5-9 DER-1-185 Q 100 FAD
17 Nov. 12-16 DER-1-186 Q 100 FAD
17 Youth Only Nov. 24-27 and Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11
DER-1-187 Q 100 FAD
Unit 18
18 Nov. 5-9 DER-1-191 S 100 FAD
18 Nov. 12-16 DER-1-192 S 100 FAD
Unit 20
20 Nov. 5-9 DER-1-197 S 100 FAD
20 Nov. 12-16 DER-1-198 S 100 FAD
Unit 21
21 Youth Only Nov. 24-27 and Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11
DER-1-203 S 100 FAD
21 Nov. 5-9 DER-1-201 S 500 FAD
21 Nov. 12-16 DER-1-202 S 500 FAD
Unit 22
22 Nov. 5-9 DER-1-206 S 100 FAD
22 Nov. 12-16 DER-1-207 S 100 FAD
22 Youth Only Nov. 24-27 and Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11
S DER-1-208 50 FAD
Unit 23
23 except the Burro Mountains hunt area Nov. 5-9 DER-1-211 S 500 FAMD
23 except the Burro Mountains hunt area Nov. 12-16 DER-1-213 S 500 FAMD
23 except the Burro Mountains hunt area Nov. 19-23 DER-1-212 HD 100 FAWTD
23 except the Burro Mountains hunt area Dec. 3-11 DER-1-214 S 50 FAWTD
23 except the Burro Mountains hunt area Youth Only Nov. 24-27 and Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11
DER-1-215 S 100 FAD
23 Burro Mountains hunt area Nov. 5-9 DER-1-216 Q 25 FAMD
23 Burro Mountains hunt area Nov. 12-16 DER-1-217 Q 25 FAMD
23 Burro Mountains hunt area Nov. 19-23 DER-1-218 Q/HD 25 FAWTD
23 Burro Mountains hunt area Dec. 3-11 DER-1-219 Q 25 FAWTD
23 Burro Mountains hunt area Youth Only Nov. 24-27 and Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11
DER-1-220 Q 25 FAD
Unit 24
24 including Fort Bayard Management Area Youth Only Oct. 1-9 DER-1-233 S 50 FAD
24 except Fort Bayard Management Area Nov. 5-9 DER-1-229 S 400 FAMD
24 except Fort Bayard Management Area Nov. 12-16 DER-1-231 S 400 FAMD
24 except Fort Bayard Management Area Nov. 19-23 DER-1-230 S 100 FAWTD
24 except Fort Bayard Management Area Dec. 3-11 DER-1-232 S 50 FAWTD
24 including Fort Bayard Management Area Youth Only Nov. 24-27 and Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11
DER-1-234 S 50 FAD
Unit 25
25 Nov. 5-9 DER-1-239 S 100 FAD
25 Nov. 12-16 DER-1-240 S 100 FAD
Unit 26
26 except Big Hatchets Management Area Nov. 5-9 DER-1-243 S 100 FAD
26 except Big Hatchets Management Area Nov. 12-16 DER-1-244 S 100 FAD
Unit 27
27 Nov. 5-9 DER-1-247 Q 50 FAMD
27 Nov. 12-16 DER-1-249 Q 50 FAMD
27 Nov. 19-23 DER-1-248 Q/HD 50 FAWTD
27 Dec. 3-11 DER-1-250 Q/HD 25 FAWTD
27 Youth Only Nov. 24-27 and Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11
DER-1-251 Q 25 FAD
Unit 28
28 McGregor Range Oct. 8-9 DER-1-256 S 20 FAD
28 McGregor Range Military Only Oct. 8-9 DER-1-257 HD 20 FAD
Unit 29
29 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-1-258 S 175 FAD
29 Nov. 12-16 DER-1-259 S 175 FAD
FAD= Any deer with at least 2 points on one side, FAMD=Fork-antlered mule deer, FAWTD=Fork-antlered white-tailed deer, ES=Either-sex deer, A=Any deer without antlers,
ESWTD=Either sex white-tailed deer. Game Management Unit boundary maps are available on the Department’s website at www.wildlife.state.nm.us 23
Deer continued
Hunt Area Hunt Dates Hunt Code Fee Type Licenses Bag Limit
Private Land Only-Licenses may NOT be issued by license vendors for hunts in units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4 and 5A.
Unit 2
2A Public Land Only Sept. 1-22 DER-2-103 S 40 FAD
2A Public Land Only Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-104 S 80 FAD
2B Public Land Only Sept. 1-22 DER-2-116 S 130 FAD
2B Public Land Only Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-117 Q/HD 180 FAD
2B Public Land Only Youth Only Sept. 1-22 DER-2-118 S 20 FAD
2B Public Land Only Youth Only Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-119 Q 50 FAD
2C Public Land Only Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-127 Q/HD 50 FAD
Unit 5
5A Public Land Only Sept. 1-22 DER-2-141 S 30 FAD
Unit 6
6A and 6C Sept. 1-22 DER-2-147 S 100 FAD
Unit 7
7 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-150 S 10 FAD
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FAD= Any deer with at least 2 points on one side, FAMD=Fork-antlered mule deer, FAWTD=Fork-antlered white-tailed deer, ES=Either-sex deer, A=Any deer without antlers,
ESWTD=Either sex white-tailed deer. Game Management Unit boundary maps are available on the Department’s website at www.wildlife.state.nm.us
Deer continued
Hunt Area Hunt Dates Hunt Code Fee Type Licenses Bag Limit
Unit 8
8 Youth Only Nov. 19-27 DER-2-153 S 50 FAD
8 Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-152 S 50 FAD
Unit 9
9 including Water Canyon and Marquez WMAs Sept. 1-22 DER-2-156 S 10 FAD
Unit 10
10 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-163 S 120 FAD
Unit 12
12 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-166 S 50 FAD
Unit 13
13 Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-171 S 300 FAD
Unit 14
14 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-174 S 30 FAD
Unit 15
15 Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-176 S 200 FAD
Unit 16
16 Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-183 S 400 FAD
Unit 17
17 Sept. 1-24 DER-2-188 Q 100 FAD
17 Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-189 Q 100 FAD
Unit 18
18 Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-193 S 100 FAD
Unit 19
19 except WSMR, mandatory check in and out Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-195 S 10 FAD
Unit 20
20 Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-199 S 50 FAD
Unit 21
21 Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-204 S 500 FAD
Unit 22
22 Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-209 S 100 FAD
Unit 23
23 except the Burro Mountains hunt area Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-221 S 400 FAMD
23 except the Burro Mountains hunt area Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-222 S 200 FAWTD
23 Burro Mountains hunt area Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-223 Q 50 FAMD
23 Burro Mountains hunt area Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-224 Q/HD 50 FAWTD
Unit 24
24 except Fort Bayard Management Area Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-235 S 200 FAMD
24 except Fort Bayard Management Area Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-236 S 100 FAWTD
Unit 25
25 Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-241 S 100 FAD
Unit 26
26 except Big Hatchets Management Area Sept. 1-24 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-245 S 50 FAD
Unit 27
27 Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-252 Q 50 FAMD
27 Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-253 Q 50 FAWTD
Unit 29
29 Sept. 1-22 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-260 S 200 FAD
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FAD= Any deer with at least 2 points on one side, FAMD=Fork-antlered mule deer, FAWTD=Fork-antlered white-tailed deer, ES=Either-sex deer, A=Any deer without antlers,
ESWTD=Either sex white-tailed deer. Game Management Unit boundary maps are available on the Department’s website at www.wildlife.state.nm.us
continued Deer
continued Draw Licenses, Seasons for Bow Only
Hunt Area Hunt Dates Hunt Code Fee Type Licenses Bag Limit
Unit 30
30 Sept. 1-22 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-266 S 300 FAD
Unit 31
31 including Brantley WMA Sept. 1-22 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-270 S 250 FAD
Unit 32
32 Sept. 1-22 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-276 S 250 FAD
Unit 33
33 Sept. 1-22 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-280 Q 100 FAD
Unit 34
34 Sept. 1-22 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-288 S 800 FAD
Unit 36
36 including Fort Stanton BLM Area Sept. 1-22 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-293 S 300 FAD
Unit 37
37 Sept. 1-22 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-298 S 200 FAD
Unit 38
38 Sept. 1-22 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-302 S 200 FAD
Unit 39
39 Sept. 1-22 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-306 S 50 FAD
Unit 40
40 Sept. 1-22 and
Jan. 1-15, ‘12 DER-2-310 S 50 FAD
Unit 41
41 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-317 Q 10 FAD
Unit 42
42 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-322 S 10 FAD
Unit 43
43 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-326 S 15 FAD
Unit 45
45 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-332 S 150 FAD
Unit 47
47 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-337 S 10 FAD
Unit 48
48 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-341 S 50 FAD
Unit 49
49 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-344 S 100 FAD
Unit 50
50 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-347 S 10 FAD
Unit 51
51A Sept. 1-22 DER-2-350 S 70 FAD
51B Sept. 1-22 DER-2-353 S 10 FAD
Unit 52
52 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-356 S 100 FAD
Unit 53
53 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-360 S 90 FAD
Unit 56
56 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-370 S 10 FAD
Unit 57
57 except Sugarite Canyon State Park Sept. 1-22 DER-2-376 S 15 FAD
57 Sugarite Canyon State Park Nov. 1-30 DER-2-377 Q 40 FAD
Unit 58
58 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-384 S 15 FAD
Unit 59
59 Sept. 1-22 DER-2-391 S 10 FAD
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FAD= Any deer with at least 2 points on one side, FAMD=Fork-antlered mule deer, FAWTD=Fork-antlered white-tailed deer, ES=Either-sex deer, A=Any deer without antlers,
ESWTD=Either sex white-tailed deer. Game Management Unit boundary maps are available on the Department’s website at www.wildlife.state.nm.us
Deer continued
Hunt Area Hunt Dates Hunt Code Fee Type Licenses Bag Limit
Private Land Only-Licenses may NOT be issued by license vendors for hunts in units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4 and 5A.
Unit 2
2A Public Land Only Sept. 24-30 DER-3-107 S 60 FAD
2B Public Land Only Sept. 24-30 DER-3-122 S 175 FAD
2B Public Land Only Youth Only Sept. 24-30 DER-3-123 S 20 FAD
2C Public Land Only Sept. 24-30 DER-3-129 Q 20 FAD
Unit 6
6A and 6C Oct. 1-5 DER-3-148 S 100 FAD
Unit 7
7 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-151 S 10 FAD
Unit 10
10 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-164 S 90 FAD
Unit 12
12 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-167 S 50 FAD
Unit 13
13 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-172 S 400 FAD
Unit 14
14 Sandia Ranger District is open to bow only Sept. 24-30 DER-3-175 S 50 FAD
Unit 15
15 Youth Only Nov. 24-27 and Dec. 3-4 and Dec. 10-11
DER-3-178 S 100 FAD
15 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-177 S 250 FAD
Unit 16
16 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-184 S 300 FAD
Unit 17
17 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-190 Q 100 FAD
Unit 18
18 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-194 S 100 FAD
Unit 19
19 except the White Sands Missile Range portion, mandatory check-in and check-out
Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-196 S 10 FAD
Unit 20
20 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-200 S 100 FAD
Unit 21
21 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-205 S 500 FAD
Unit 22
22 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-210 S 100 FAD
Unit 23
23 except the Burro Mountains hunt area Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-225 S 500 FAMD
23 except the Burro Mountains hunt area Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-226 S 100 FAWTD
23 Burro Mountains hunt area Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-227 Q 50 FAMD
23 Burro Mountains hunt area Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-228 Q 50 FAWTD
Unit 24
24 except Fort Bayard Management Area Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-237 S 400 FAMD
24 except Fort Bayard Management Area Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-238 S 100 FAWTD
Unit 25
25 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-242 S 50 FAD
Unit 26
26 except Big Hatchets Management Area Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-246 S 100 FAD
Unit 27
27 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-254 Q 50 FAMD
27 Oct. 29-Nov. 2 DER-3-255 Q 50 FAWTD
Unit 29
29 Oct. 22-26 DER-3-261 S 75 FAD
Unit 30
30 Oct. 22-26 DER-3-267 S 500 FAD
Unit 31
31 including Brantley WMA Oct. 22-26 DER-3-271 S 150 FAD
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FAD= Any deer with at least 2 points on one side, FAMD=Fork-antlered mule deer, FAWTD=Fork-antlered white-tailed deer, ES=Either-sex deer, A=Any deer without antlers,
ESWTD=Either sex white-tailed deer. Game Management Unit boundary maps are available on the Department’s website at www.wildlife.state.nm.us
continued Deer
continued Draw Licenses, Seasons for Muzzleloader
Hunt Area Hunt Dates Hunt Code Fee Type Licenses Bag Limit
Unit 31/33
31/33 Brantley WMA, Seven Rivers & Huey Waterfowl Management Areas Only Youth Only
Nov. 24-27 DER-3-282 Q 20 A
31/33 Brantley WMA, Seven Rivers & Huey Waterfowl Management Areas Only Youth Only
Dec. 26-Jan. 1, ‘12 DER-3-283 Q 20 A
Unit 32
32 Oct. 22-26 DER-3-277 S 150 FAD
Unit 34
34 Oct. 1-5 DER-3-289 S 350 FAD
Unit 36
36 except Fort Stanton BLM Area Oct. 22-26 DER-3-294 S 100 FAD
36 including Fort Stanton Youth Only Oct. 22-26 DER-3-295 S 25 FAD
Unit 37
37 Oct. 22-26 DER-3-299 S 225 FAD
Unit 38
38 Oct. 22-26 DER-3-303 S 200 FAD
Unit 39
39 Oct. 22-26 DER-3-307 S 50 FAD
Unit 40
40 Oct. 22-26 DER-3-311 S 25 FAD
Unit 41
41 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-318 Q 25 FAD
Unit 42
42 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-323 S 10 FAD
Unit 43
43 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-327 S 10 FAD
Unit 45
45 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-333 S 110 FAD
45 Oct. 8-12 DER-3-334 S 40 FAD
Unit 47
47 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-338 S 20 FAD
Unit 56
56 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-371 S 10 FAD
Unit 57
57 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-378 S 15 FAD
Unit 58
58 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-385 S 15 FAD
Unit 59
59 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-392 S 25 FAD
Hunt Area Hunt Dates Hunt Code Fee Type Licenses Bag Limit
Unit 9
9 including Water Canyon and Marquez WMAs
Sept. 24-30 DER-3-157 S 10 FAD
Unit 33
33 Oct. 22-26 DER-3-281 Q 150 FAD
Unit 52
52 Sept. 24-30 DER-3-357 S 30 FAD
FAD= Any deer with at least 2 points on one side, FAMD=Fork-antlered mule deer, FAWTD=Fork-antlered white-tailed deer, ES=Either-sex deer, A=Any deer without antlers,
ESWTD=Either sex white-tailed deer. Game Management Unit boundary maps are available on the Department’s website at www.wildlife.state.nm.us
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Elk
VALLES CALDERA NATIONAL PRESERVE (UNIT 6B)-2011 ELK HUNT
An experiment LOTTERY WINNERS
The Valles Caldera Trust will send you an access authorization that
in public land enables you to purchase an elk hunting license from the New Mexico
Department of Game and Fish for Unit 6B. Authorizations are non-
management... transferable. VCNP hunts ARE NOT once-in-a-lifetime hunts.
AFFORDABLE FEES
You must purchase at least one lottery ticket. Ticket prices are $30 per
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
ticket for bull/either sex hunts and $20 per ticket for antlerless hunts.
The Valles Caldera National Preserve
There are discount packages for purchasing more than one ticket.
(VCNP), Unit 6B, is one of New Mexico’s
There are no other required VCNP fees, but you will need to purchase
premier elk hunting locations and possibly
your New Mexico Department of Game and Fish elk hunting license
the best place in the U.S. to harvest a trophy
once you have been selected as lottery winner.
bull on public land. An abundant elk herd
occupies the Preserve much of the year RULES AND REGULATIONS
for breeding, calving and foraging. Our hunts are designed to pay All state laws, federal laws and all New Mexico Department of Game
homage to man’s oldest relationship with animals. and Fish rules apply on the VCNP. For a complete description of the
VCNP rules and regulations, please visit our website.
SOLITUDE BY DESIGN
At the mandatory orientation session, you will draw a specific area of LOTTERY DEADLINE
the Preserve for your hunt. There will be time to scout the Preserve The deadline for the VCNP lottery is midnight, April 6, 2011.
before the hunt begins. Prime locations are abundant and we’ve
eliminated the stress of competing with other hunters. You’ll share
your 3,000-6,000 acre area with a limited number of hunters. Apply now at (866) 382-5537 or
www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/elk
TWO CHANCES TO HUNT NEW MEXICO
You can enter the NMDGF’s state draw for other game management
units and the VCNP lottery for unit 6B at the same time. The VCNP
lottery will be conducted first and applicants selected to hunt the
VCNP will be removed from the NMDGF’s public elk drawing.
DIRECT ENTRIES
Once you have your NMDGF Customer ID Number, there are three
ways to apply for this year’s lottery.
• Apply online at www.vallescaldera.gov/comevisit/elk
• Apply over the phone by calling 1-866-382-5537
• Apply by mail using the VCNP lottery ticket form
Sporting Arm Type Hunt Date Fee Type Licenses Bag Limit
*Two persons are required to apply for each of these hunts. Both are able to hunt.
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Private Land Authorization Certificates Private Land (Ranch-Only) Hunts
Private Land Authorizations Elk hunters hunting on inside COER ranch-only properties are
In order to purchase a private land elk license, the hunter negotiates restricted to the following hunt dates and sporting arm types. For
with a qualified landowner who then provides hunt information to the hunting outside COER properties, check directly with the landowner for
hunter. Using that information, the hunter completes a PLUS License hunt details since bag limits, season dates and sporting arm types vary
Request form (available on our website on the Apps/ Permits page, from ranch to ranch.
Department offices or directly from the landowner).
The completed form may be mailed with required fees to the Any Legal Sporting Arm Hunts
Department’s Santa Fe office. Hunters may NOT hold both a private License limited to any five consecutive days within the hunt period
land and public elk license in the same year. Hunters may NOT Dates Units
exchange a public draw license for a private land license. Please note: Oct. 1-Nov. 30 41, 42, 43, 47 and 59
Landowner participation in the Elk Private Land Use System (E-PLUS)
is voluntary. Their experience with elk hunters directly affects access Oct. 1-Dec. 31 4
to private land that hunters have in future years. Contacting the Oct. 1-Jan. 31, ‘12 46, 54, 55A, 56, 57 and 58 (Jan. 1-31 is
participating landowner before accessing an enrolled unit wide property, restricted to antlerless elk hunts only)
while not required, is a courtesy the Department encourages. Nov. 5-Dec. 31 9 (antlerless elk only)
Ranch Only or Unit Wide Oct. 8-Dec. 31 5A, 5B, 49, 50, 51
Check with the landowners to see if their authorizations are Ranch- Oct. 15-Dec. 31 2, 6A, 6C, 7, 10, 16A, 16B/22, 16C, 16D,
Only or Unit-Wide before negotiating. Report any hunting violations 21A, 21B, 36, 45, 52 and 53
by other hunters or access restrictions by the landowner to the district
conservation officer. Oct. 20-Dec. 31 34
Unit-Wide: Unit-wide landowners must allow free, unrestricted and Oct. 22-Dec. 31 16E, 23, 24 and 48
equal access, including vehicular access, to any legally licensed public or Nov. 1-Dec. 31 41, 42, 43, 47 and 59 (antlerless elk only)
Unit-Wide private land elk hunter to their entire ranch during each public
elk hunt in that Unit. This permission does not constitute permission to Jan. 1-31, ‘12 36 and 48 (Rifle only, antlerless elk only,
hunt any other species or during any other time period. restricted to specific ranches with prior written
Ranch-Only: The ranch-only private land hunter is restricted to the Department approval)
property’s deeded acreage and hunt periods listed below. In Units 4,
5A, 46, 54, 55A, 56, 57 and 58, the hunter may also obtain valid written Bow Only Hunts
landowner permission to hunt other private lands within that Unit. No License valid for entire the hunt period
public land can be hunted using a Ranch-Only elk license. Sept. 1-10 13, 15, 16A, 16B/22, 16C, 16D, 16E, 17, 23,
34 and 36
Private Land License Fees* Sept. 1-15 2, 5B, 6A, 6C, 7, 9, 21A, 21B, 48, 51 and 52
Resident Nonresident
Antlerless elk $70 $354 Sept. 1-22 4, 5A, 10, 24, 41-43, 45-47, 49, 50, 53, 54,
55A, 56, 57, 58 and 59
Mature Bull or Either-Sex elk $100 $564
Quality Antlerless elk $70 $789 Sept. 11-18 13, 15, 16A, 16B/22, 16C, 16D, 16E, 17, 23
Quality Mature Bull or Either Sex elk $100 $789 Sept. 13-22 34 and 36
Junior/Senior elk license $68 Not Available Sept. 16-22 2, 5B, 6A, 6C, 7, 9, 48, 51 and 52
*High-Demand (HD) fees do not apply to private land hunts. Sept. 16-24 21A and 21B
Sept. 19-24 13, 15, 16A, 16B/22, 16C, 16D, 16E, 17 and 23
Fees include an administrative fee and Depredation Damage Stamp
fee. Habitat Stamps are required for hunting, fishing and trapping on
U.S. Forest Service and BLM lands and must be purchased separately. Muzzleloader and Bow Hunts
A Habitat Management and Access Validation is required and must License limited to any five consecutive days within the hunt period
also be purchased separately. Oct. 8-Dec. 31 2, 6A, 6C, 7, 10, 36, 45, 48, 52 and 53
Quality Ranch-Only Elk Hunts Oct. 15-Dec. 31 9, 13, 15, 16E, 17, 23, 24 and 34
Quality elk license fees shall apply to any mature bull (MB) or either-sex Jan. 1-31, ‘12 13 (Muzzleloader only, antlerless elk only,
(ES) private land authorization, except Youth Only, that include any hunt restricted to specific ranches with prior
dates from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 for private lands that lie within the COER written Department approval)
in Units 13, 15, 16 and 17, but shall not apply to private lands outside
COER areas. Youth-Only Hunts License limited to dates below
Quality Unit-Wide Elk Hunts Any Legal Sporting Arm Hunts
Quality elk license fees shall apply to any mature bull (MB) or either Oct. 8-12 16C, 16E, 23, 24 and 34
sex (ES) private land license, except Youth Only, for the following Muzzleloader or Bow Only Hunts
hunts:
Oct. 8-Dec. 31 13, 15 and 17
Any Legal Sporting Arm Hunts
ELK-1-238, ELK-1-245, ELK-1-251, ELK-1-259, ELK-1-237 (MI), Mobility-Impaired Hunts License limited to dates below
and ELK-1-258 (MI). Any Legal Sporting Arm Hunts
Bow Only Hunts Oct. 8-12 16A, 16D, 34 and 52
ELK-2-218, ELK-2-227, ELK-2-236, ELK-2-244, ELK-2-249, Muzzleloader and Bow Hunts
ELK-2-257, ELK-2-265 and ELK-2-273.
Oct. 8-12 9
Muzzleloader and Bow Hunts
ELK-3-220, ELK-3-229, ELK-3-267 and ELK-3-275.
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Application and License Fees If applying for a 4th choice hunt, applicants must choose one of the
New Mexico residents pay the same fee for standard, quality or high- 4 quadrants of the State listed below:
demand hunts. Nonresidents pay a higher fee for quality and high- NW May include Units 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 or 14
demand hunts. Fees differ for mature bull, either-sex and antlerless NE May include Units 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51,
elk. Habitat Stamps are required if hunting on U.S. Forest Service 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58 or 59
and BLM lands and must be purchased separately. See page 7 for SW May include Units 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,
all elk license types and fees. Fees already include a nonrefundable 25, 26 or 27
application fee and the Depredation Damage Stamp. A $4 Habitat SE May include Units 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39 or 40
Management and Access Validation must be purchased separately
and possessed. See page 5. This fee will NOT be charged to hunters,
Valle Vidal
It shall be unlawful for anyone to apply for an elk license in the Valle
anglers and trappers younger than 18 years of age, 100% Disabled
Vidal if they held a license for elk in Valle Vidal anytime since 1983.
Resident Veterans or resident anglers 70 years of age and older.
Exceptions: A person who has held a license with a bag limit allowing
the hunter to take an antlered bull may apply for an antlerless elk license
Up to four persons may apply on an application for an elk draw license.
and vice versa; a person who has held a Valle Vidal license issued
It is unlawful to submit more than one application per species per year.
through the incentive authorization program may apply. Youth hunters
If a hunter submits more than one application for the same species, all
are eligible for this hunt only once as a youth (younger than 18).
applications may be rejected. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Successful applicants may apply for the other elk hunts thereafter if
Application deadline for the drawing is March 28, 2011.
they qualify.
If the license fees of your various hunt choices are different, you must Legal Sporting Arms
send the HIGHEST fee. If the license you are allotted in the drawing Any Legal Sporting Arm:
is a lower-cost license, you will receive a refund for the difference. The Centerfire rifle or handgun, .24 caliber or larger; shotgun no smaller than
application fee is nonrefundable. 28 gauge, firing a single slug; bow and arrows; crossbow and bolt; and
any muzzleloader rifle no smaller than .45 caliber.
Anyone may apply for an elk license, except for hunts specifically set
aside as Youth-Only and Mobility-Impaired Only. Youth-Only hunts are Bow Only:
open only to those younger than 18 years of age on the opening day of Any bow and arrows. Crossbows may only be used by Certified
the hunt. Hunter-education certification is required to apply for Youth- Mobility-Impaired Hunters, see page 15.
Only hunts.
Muzzleloader:
Any muzzleloading rifle no smaller than .45 caliber, scopes and sabots
Late Season Over-the-Counter Licenses For Bow Only are legal for all elk hunts. Bow and crossbow are legal sporting arms.
An opportunity to bow hunt elk continues in Units 12, 34 and 37.
Hunting elk outside the rut can be difficult and harvest success could Bag Limit (See Definitions and Terms)
be very low. Harvest is restricted to an APRE/6. See page 39 for open MB One mature bull. A spike bull is not legal.
units, hunt dates and hunt codes. See page 7 for license fees. A One antlerless elk.
ES Any one elk.
Mobility-Impaired Hunters APRE/6 An elk with six or more points on at least one antler.
Applicants for mobility-impaired licenses must include their mobility-
impaired certification number on their application. See page 8 for Win An Elk Or Oryx Incentive Authorization
definition of mobility-impaired hunter or call the Department of Game For CWD Testing
and Fish at 505-476-8087 for more information. Hunters may be selected by drawing to receive an elk or oryx incentive
authorization. To participate, hunters must bring in freshly harvested
deer or elk heads to any Department office or field collection station
so tissues can be collected for chronic wasting disease testing. To be
eligible, hunters are required to deliver the head within 48 hours of taking
the animal.
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Draw Licenses, Seasons for Any Legal Sporting Arm
What You Must Know Before You Hunt
Youth-Only Hunts: Applicants must be under 18 on the opening day of the hunt, provide proof of hunter education certification to apply and carry their
certificate while hunting with a firearm. Unit 10 and 13: These units are subject to closure by the U.S. Forest Service and/or the military during missile
firings. Unit 34: Grapevine Canyon (McGregor Range Buffer Zone) is accessible with military permission only.
Hunt Area Hunt Dates Hunt Code Fee Type Licenses Bag Limit
Unit 2
2 Oct. 15-19 ELK-1-103 S 75 MB
2 Dec. 10-14 ELK-1-104 S 100 A
2 Youth Only Dec. 10-14 ELK-1-105 S 50 A
Unit 4
4 Sargent WMA Oct. 8-12 ELK-1-140 Q 10 MB
4 Sargent WMA Oct. 15-19 ELK-1-141 Q 10 MB
4 Sargent WMA Oct. 22-26 ELK-1-142 Q 10 MB
4 Sargent WMA Oct. 29-Nov. 2 ELK-1-143 S 10 MB
4 Sargent WMA Nov. 5-9 ELK-1-144 S 10 A
4 Sargent WMA Youth Only Nov. 5-9 ELK-1-145 S 10 A
4 Humphries/Rio Chama WMAs Oct. 8-12 ELK-1-148 S 15 MB
4 Humphries/Rio Chama WMAs Oct. 15-19 ELK-1-149 S 15 MB
4 Humphries/Rio Chama WMAs Nov. 5-9 ELK-1-150 S 10 A
4 Humphries/Rio Chama WMAs Youth Only Nov. 5-9 ELK-1-151 S 15 A
Unit 5
5A Public Land Only Oct. 8-12 ELK-1-107 S 10 MB
5A Public Land Only Oct. 8-12 ELK-1-108 S 10 A
5A Public Land Only Oct. 15-19 ELK-1-109 S 10 MB
5A Public Land Only Oct. 15-19 ELK-1-110 S 10 A
5A Public Land Only Oct. 22-26 ELK-1-111 S 10 MB
5A Public Land Only Oct. 22-26 ELK-1-112 S 10 A
5A Public Land Only Oct. 29-Nov. 2 ELK-1-113 S 10 MB
5A Public Land Only Oct. 29-Nov. 2 ELK-1-114 S 10 A
5B Oct. 8-12 ELK-1-154 S 165 MB
5B Oct. 15-19 ELK-1-155 S 100 A
5B Oct. 22-26 ELK-1-156 S 165 MB
5B Oct. 29-Nov. 2 ELK-1-157 S 100 A
5B Dec. 17-21 ELK-1-158 S 15 MB
Unit 6
6A Oct. 15-19 ELK-1-187 S 100 MB
6A Oct. 22-26 ELK-1-188 S 100 MB
6A Oct. 29-Nov. 2 ELK-1-189 S 100 A
6C Oct. 15-19 ELK-1-207 S 105 MB
6C Oct. 22-26 ELK-1-208 S 105 MB
6C Oct. 29-Nov. 2 ELK-1-209 S 130 A
6C Nov. 26-30 ELK-1-210 S 130 A
Unit 7
7 Oct. 15-19 ELK-1-214 S 30 MB
7 Oct. 22-26 ELK-1-215 S 50 A
Unit 9
9 including Water Canyon but not Marquez WMA Nov. 5-9 ELK-1-130 S 200 A
9 including Water Canyon but not Marquez WMA Nov. 19-23 ELK-1-131 S 200 A
9 including Water Canyon but not Marquez WMA Dec. 10-14 ELK-1-132 S 200 A
Unit 10
10 Oct. 15-19 ELK-1-135 S 70 MB
10 Youth Only Nov. 12-16 ELK-1-136 S 120 A
10 Dec. 10-14 ELK-1-137 S 100 A
Unit 12
12 Oct. 8-12 ELK-1-345 HD 30 MB
12 Oct. 22-26 ELK-1-346 S 30 A
MB= Mature bull elk, A= Antlerless elk or ES= Either sex elk. Game Management Unit boundary maps are available on the Department’s website at www.wildlife.state.nm.us
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continued Draw Licenses, Seasons for Bow Only
Hunt Area Hunt Dates Hunt Code Fee Type Licenses Bag Limit
Unit 16 continued
16E Sept. 1-10 ELK-2-263 S 50 ES
16E Sept. 11-18 ELK-2-264 S 50 ES
16E Sept. 19-24 ELK-2-265 Q/HD 50 ES
Unit 17
17 Sept. 1-10 ELK-2-271 HD 75 ES
17 Sept. 11-18 ELK-2-272 HD 75 ES
17 Sept. 19-24 ELK-2-273 Q/HD 50 ES
Unit 18
18 Sept. 1-22 ELK-2-347 S 50 ES
Unit 21
21A Sept. 1-15 ELK-2-281 HD 50 ES
21A Sept. 16-24 ELK-2-282 S 50 ES
21B There is limited public land Sept. 1-15 ELK-2-285 S 25 ES
21B access in Unit 21B Sept. 16-24 ELK-2-286 S 25 ES
Unit 23
23 Sept. 1-10 ELK-2-293 S 75 ES
23 Sept. 11-18 ELK-2-294 S 75 ES
23 Sept. 19-24 ELK-2-295 S 50 ES
Unit 24
24 except Fort Bayard Special Management Area Sept. 1-22 ELK-2-299 S 25 ES
Unit 34
34 Sept. 1-10 ELK-2-303 HD 200 ES
34 Sept. 13-22 ELK-2-304 HD 200 ES
Unit 36
36 Sept. 1-10 ELK-2-313 HD 100 ES
36 Sept. 13-22 ELK-2-314 HD 100 ES
Unit 37
37 Sept. 1-22 ELK-2-351 HD 75 ES
Unit 45
45 Sept. 1-22 ELK-2-320 S 150 ES
Unit 48
48 Sept. 1-15 ELK-2-325 S 85 ES
48 Sept. 16-22 ELK-2-326 S 85 ES
Unit 49
49 Sept. 1-22 ELK-2-333 S 120 ES
Unit 50
50 Sept. 1-22 ELK-2-159 S 120 ES
Unit 51
51 Sept. 1-15 ELK-2-164 S 180 ES
51 Sept. 16-22 ELK-2-165 HD 180 ES
Unit 52
52 Sept. 1-15 ELK-2-173 HD 230 ES
52 Sept. 16-22 ELK-2-174 HD 230 ES
Unit 53
53 Sept. 1-22 ELK-2-338 S 120 ES
Unit 55
55 ES Barker WMA Sept. 1-22 ELK-2-367 S 10 ES
55 Valle Vidal and Greenwood areas Sept. 1-15 ELK-2-375 Q/HD 20 ES
55 Valle Vidal and Greenwood areas Sept. 16-22 ELK-2-376 Q/HD 20 ES
Unit 57
57 Sugarite Canyon State Park Sept. 1-22 ELK-2-386 HD 5 ES
MB= Mature bull elk, A= Antlerless elk or ES= Either sex elk. Game Management Unit boundary maps are available on the Department’s website at www.wildlife.state.nm.us
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MB= Mature bull elk, A= Antlerless elk or ES= Either sex elk. Game Management Unit boundary maps are available on the Department’s website at www.wildlife.state.nm.us
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continued Draw Licenses, Seasons for Muzzleloader
Hunt Area Hunt Date Hunt Code Fee Type Licenses Bag Limit
Unit 37
37 Oct. 8-12 ELK-3-352 S 30 MB
Unit 45
45 Oct. 8-12 ELK-3-321 S 140 MB
45 Nov. 12-16 ELK-3-324 S 50 A
Unit 48
48 Oct. 8-12 ELK-3-327 HD 35 MB
48 Oct. 15-19 ELK-3-328 S 65 MB
Unit 51
51 Dec. 3-7 ELK-3-172 S 145 ES
Unit 52
52 Mobility Impaired Only Oct. 8-12 ELK-3-175 S 50 MB
52 Oct. 8-12 ELK-3-176 HD 120 MB
52 Oct. 8-12 ELK-3-177 S 50 A
Unit 53
53 except Cerro portion Oct. 8-12 ELK-3-339 S 50 ES
Unit 54
54 Colin Neblett WMA-south Oct. 8-12 ELK-3-357 HD 20 MB
Unit 55
55 Colin Neblett WMA-north Oct. 8-12 ELK-3-362 S 20 MB
55 ES Barker WMA Oct. 8-12 ELK-3-368 S 10 MB
55 Valle Vidal and Greenwood areas Oct. 8-12 ELK-3-377 Q/HD 35 MB
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Pronghorn Antelope
Draw Licenses for Public Hunts and Private Land Authorizations
General Information No Off-Road Vehicle Travel
A license to hunt pronghorn antelope in New Mexico may be obtained Whether on private or public land, it is unlawful for a legally licensed
through a public drawing or by obtaining a private-land authorization. pronghorn antelope hunter to drive or to ride in or on any motor vehicle
Refer to PUBLIC LAND HUNTS and PRIVATE LAND HUNTS on next that is operated off established roads. Hunters MAY NOT drive off
page. established roads unless specifically allowed. See Vehicle Travel on
Public Lands, pages 9, 11 and 12.
The Director may cancel portions of any pronghorn antelope hunt or
adjust the number of licenses, permits or authorizations up or down if Hunting on Military Properties, Check
population levels indicate the need for such action. Stations and Wearing Blaze Orange
For some hunts, hunters will be required to check in and out in person
License Required at a check station. McGregor Range/Fort Bliss requires all hunters
A resident or nonresident pronghorn antelope license is required to wear a blaze orange hat and a blaze orange hunting vest. See page
hunt. Each public-draw and private-land license is valid only on the 13. GMUs 9, 10, 13, 18 and 28: Parts of these GMUs are subject to
ranch or lands for which it is issued and for a specific hunt. Hunters closure by the U.S. Forest Service and/or the military during military
must possess a pronghorn antelope license with a valid carcass tag operations. GMU 28: ALL hunters on McGregor Range /Fort Bliss are
while hunting. A hunter may not hold both a private land and a public required to have proof of passing a certified hunter education course
draw pronghorn antelope license in the same license year. Licenses prior to hunting. Hunters entering McGregor Range/Fort Bliss will be
may not be refunded or transferred to other persons. See page 4 for subject to security searches.
exceptions.
Hunters drawn for any Bow, Mobility Impaired or the late-November
Mobility-Impaired Hunters
Applicants for Mobility-Impaired licenses are required to write their
Youth-Only either-sex pronghorn hunts, ARE NOT assigned to a
Mobility-Impaired (MI) certification number on their application.
ranch. These licenses are valid within the GMU(s) for which they
See page 8 for the definition of Mobility-Impaired hunter or call the
were issued on accessible public lands or private lands with written
Department of Game and Fish at 505-476-8087.
permission from the landowner or person in control of the land or
trespass rights pursuant to regulation 19.31.10.18 NMAC. Bag Limit (See Definitions and Terms)
The bag limit for all hunts will be specified on each
Legal Sporting Arms
license issued.
Any Legal Sporting Arm
MB A pronghorn antelope with at least one horn longer than its ear.
Centerfire rifle or handgun; shotgun no smaller than 28 gauge, firing
F-IM A pronghorn antelope without horns or with both horns
a slug; bow and arrows; crossbow and bolts and any muzzleloading
shorter than its ears.
rifle. For more information, see Definitions.
ES Any one male or female pronghorn antelope.
Bow Only
Any bow and arrows. Crossbows may be used only by certified
Mobility-Impaired Hunters, see Definitions.
Muzzleloader
Any muzzleloader rifle; scopes and sabots are legal. Any bow or
crossbow is legal. See Definitions.
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Draw Licenses for Public Land Hunts and Private Land Authorizations
Public Land Hunts Private Land Hunts
Application and Licenses
Up to four persons may apply on Form 2011. The deadline for application Any Legal Sporting Arm Hunts (any 3 consecutive days)
is March 28, 2011. See page 43 for a list of Public Land Hunts. Aug. 27-Sept. 10 Bag Limit is 1 MB
Hunters drawn for any Bow, Mobility Impaired or the late-November
Participating ranches in GMUs 41, 42, 43 (east of Hwy. 285),
Youth-Only either-sex pronghorn hunts, ARE NOT assigned to a 46-48 and 54-59
ranch. These licenses are valid within the GMU(s) for which they Aug. 27--Sept. 10 Bag Limit is 1 F-IM
were issued on accessible public lands or private lands with written Participating ranches in GMUs 41, 42, 43 (east of Hwy. 285),
permission from the landowner or person in control of the land or 46-48 and 54-59
trespass rights pursuant to regulation 19.31.10.18 NMAC. Sept. 10-24 Bag Limit is 1 MB
Hunters drawn for any legal sporting arm hunts and muzzleloader Participating ranches in GMUs 8, 14, 18, 31-33 and 36-40
*
hunts marked with an asterisk ( ) WILL BE ASSIGNED to hunt
on a specific ranch. Ranch assignments will be made after the draw
and 43 (west of Hwy. 285),
Sept. 17-Oct. 1 Bag Limit is 1 F-IM
by Department Area Offices. Hunters that drew together on the same Participating ranches in GMUs 18, 31-33 and 36-40
application may be assigned to separate but nearby ranches. Area Oct. 1-15 Bag Limit is 1 MB
Offices will mail a letter and ranch map to assigned hunters notifying Participating ranches in GMUs 2, 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20, 21
them of their assigned ranch. Assigned hunters will have free, equal
and 23-27
and unrestricted access to hunt the entire ranch they have been
assigned to including all private deeded land and public leased land
Dec. 1-15 Bag Limit is 1 ES
associated with the ranch. Hunters, their companions and/or their guide Participating ranches in portions of GMU 32
or outfitter are allowed to scout the ranch the two days immediately
preceding the start of their hunt. Any Legal Sporting Arm Hunts-Mobility Impaired
July 30-Aug. 1 Bag Limit is 1 MB
Public Land License Fees Participating ranches in GMUs 8, 12-14, 16-18, 23, 31-33,
License fee type is Standard (S).
36-43, 46-48 and 54-59
Resident $61 Nonresident $290
Hunters must possess a pronghorn antelope license with valid carcass
tag while hunting. Anyone applying for a pronghorn antelope draw Bow Only Hunts
license, MUST pay the full license and application fee when making Aug. 6-14 Bag Limit is 1 MB
application. Fees include the nonrefundable application fee and Participating ranches in GMUs 41, 42, 43 (east of Hwy. 285),
Depredation Damage fee. A $5 Habitat Stamp is required if hunting, 46-48, 54-59
fishing and trapping on U.S. Forest Service and BLM lands and must Aug. 13-21 Bag Limit is 1 MB
be purchased separately. A $4 Habitat Management and Access Participating ranches in GMUs 7-9, 12-18, 20, 23, 25, 26,
Validation is required and must be purchased separately, see page 11.
31-33, 36-40 and 43 (west of Hwy. 285)
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continued Pronghorn Antelope
Draw Licenses for Any Legal Sporting Arm
What You Must Know Before You Hunt
No Over-the-Counter Licenses: There are no OTC licenses for pronghorn antelope. Youth-Only Hunts: Applicants must be under 18 on the
opening day of the hunt, provide proof of hunter education certification to apply and carry their certificate while hunting with a firearm. Mentor and
Youth Only Hunt: A hunt consisting of one adult (18 years of age or older) and up to three youths (younger than 18 years of age as of the opening
day of the hunt). Closures: Parts of GMUs 9, 10, 13, 18 and 28 are subject to closure by the U.S. Forest Service and/or the military during military
operations. Hunters drawn for any Bow, Mobility-Impaired or late-November Youth-only Either-sex hunts ARE NOT ASSIGNED to a specific
ranch. See page 42. Hunters drawn for hunts marked with an asterisk ( ) below WILL BE ASSIGNED to hunt on a specific ranch. GMU 28: ALL
*
hunters on McGregor Range/Fort Bliss are required to have proof of passing a certified hunter education course prior to hunting. Blaze Orange
Clothing: McGregor Range/Fort Bliss requires all hunters wear a blaze orange hat and a blaze orange hunting vest.
Hunters drawn for any legal sporting arm hunts and muzzleloader hunts marked with an asterisk ( ) will be assigned to hunt a specific ranch
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Pronghorn Antelope continued
License Fees
License fee type is Standard (S).
Resident Nonresident
Ram $161 Ram $3,180
Ewe $86 Ewe $3,180
Seasons
Hunt Area Hunt Dates Hunt Code Licenses Bag Limit
Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep
Unit 45 - Pecos Mountains Aug. 20-26 BHS-1-101 3 1 Ram
Unit 45 - Pecos Mountains Aug. 27-Sept. 2 BHS-1-102 2 1 Ram
Unit 45 - Pecos Mountains Youth Only Aug. 27-Sept. 2 BHS-1-103 1 1 Ram
Unit 53 - Wheeler Peak portion south of NM 38 Sept. 10-16 BHS-1-106 4 1 Ram
Units 53 and 55 - Latir Mountains Aug. 13-19 BHS-1-109 1 1 Ram
Units 53 and 55 - Latir Mountains Sept. 3-9 BHS-1-110 11 1 Ewe
Units 53 and 55 - Latir Mountains Youth Only Sept. 3-9 BHS-1-111 1 1 Ewe
Units 16B, 22, 23, 24 Turkey Creek and San Francisco River Jan. 7-16, ‘12 BHS-1-112 2 1 Ram
Desert bighorn sheep
Unit 27 Peloncillo Mountains Nov. 1-30 BHS-1-100 1 1 Ram
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Ibex
Over-the-Counter Licenses, Draw Licenses
General License Information Legal Sporting Arms
There are two types of ibex licenses available: an over-the-counter and a Any Legal Sporting Arm
draw license. Hunters must have an ibex license with a valid tag. Centerfire rifle or handgun; shotgun no smaller than 28 gauge, firing a
single slug; any muzzleloading rifle; any bow and arrow; or crossbow
Over-the-Counter License and bolt.
The over-the-counter ibex license for outside the Florida Mountains
Hunt Area is IBX-1-528. It can be purchased only from Department Muzzleloader and Bow
offices or by mail using Form 3. Form 3 must be filled out when Any muzzleloading rifle; any bow and arrow or crossbow and bolt.
purchasing an IBX-1-528 license. DO NOT apply for the IBX-1-528
hunt on Form 2011. There is no deadline and no limit on the number of Bow
IBX-1-528 licenses. Holders of an IBX-1-528 license have an unlimited Any bow and arrow only. Crossbows may only be used by certified
number of tags available to them upon request at any Department Mobility-Impaired Hunters, see pages 8 and 15.
office.
REWARD! The New Mexico Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will pay a reward of up to $200, in addition to
any reward paid by Operation Game Thief, for information leading to the conviction of any person who violates New Mexico turkey
hunting rules or rules protecting the state-endangered Gould’s turkey.
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Javelina and Barbary Sheep
Javelina Draw Licenses License Fees: License fee type is Standard (S).
Resident $66 Nonresident $185
Application and Licenses Anyone applying for a javelina draw license, MUST pay the
Hunters must possess a valid resident or nonresident javelina license full license and application fee when making application.
with valid tag. All licenses are issued by drawing. Up to four persons Fees include a nonrefundable application fee and Depredation
may apply on Form 2011. Application must be made by March 28, 2011. Damage Stamp fee. Habitat Stamps are required for hunting, fishing
and trapping on U.S. Forest Service and BLM lands and must be
Legal Sporting Arms purchased separately. A Habitat Management and Access Validation
Centerfire rifle or handgun; shotgun no smaller than 28 gauge, firing must be purchased separately.
a single slug; any muzzleloading rifle or muzzleloading handgun; bow
and arrow; crossbow and bolt. Bag Limit One javelina.
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Oryx continued
* ORX-1-118 is only available to military personnel stationed at WSMR. Hunt dates will be determined based on stationing status of individual
military personnel. Additional information will be mailed to licensed hunters prior to the their hunt.
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continued Oryx
Off White Sands Missile Range Hunts These hunts are NOT Once-In-A-Lifetime
• Open areas include: lands administered by Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, State Trust Lands and private
property with written permission.
• Closed areas include: private lands without written permission, White Sands Missile Range, Jornada Experimental Station, San
Andres National Wildlife Refuge, Holloman Air Force Base, Fort Bliss areas in units 19 and 28 and other lands closed to hunting.
• Applicant may choose up to three hunt code choices.
• Successful applicants for off-range hunts will receive a license.
• Application deadline is Feb. 2, 2011.
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Bear (877) 950-5466-Zone Closure and Harvest Hotline
Draw Permits and Over-the-Counter Licenses
General Information Legal Sporting Arms
The state has been divided into 11 Bear Management Zones. This Centerfire rifle or handgun; shotgun no smaller than 28 gauge, firing
allows the Department to better manage bear populations on a regional a single slug; muzzle-loading rifle; bow and arrows or crossbow and
basis. All zones have two different harvest limits. One is the total bolts. In the Sandia Ranger District of the Cibola National Forest, only
number of bears that may be harvested. The other limit is the number bows and crossbows may be used.
of female bears that may be harvested.
Baiting and Trapping
Harvest Limits for All Zones Baiting or trapping is not a legal method of taking bear. Anyone who
The harvest limit for each Bear Management Zone is listed in the chart accidentally traps a bear must either release it or call the Department
on the next page. The first number indicates the total number of bears for assistance in its release.
that may be harvested in each zone followed by the number of female Bag Limit
bears that may be harvested. Most Bear Management Zones will The bag limit is one bear. A hunter may not take any cub younger than
close when the harvest is within 10% of either the sustainable a year old or any female accompanied by a cub(s). State law does not
mortality limit or female sub-limit, whichever comes first. This require bear meat to be taken from the field.
measure is taken to avoid exceeding sustainable harvest of the
resource. Bears taken from the Sargent WMA and Humphries WMA in Tagging of Bear Hides
Zone 1 or the Barker/Neblett WMAs or Valle Vidal in Zone 2C and the Bears must be tagged with both a carcass and pelt tag. The carcass
Marquez WMA in Zone 3 shall count toward the harvest limit in those tag, which is received with the purchase of the license, must be
zones. attached immediately after the animal is taken by the hunter. The
hunter then must present the license and hide for pelt tagging to any
Zone Closure District Conservation Officer or any Department office within five
BEFORE HUNTING, hunters MUST call (877) 950-5466 toll-free or days of taking the bear or before taking the hide out of New Mexico,
check our website www.wildlife.state.nm.us to ensure that they do not whichever comes first. A hunter who takes any bear IS REQUIRED
hunt in a zone that has been closed. to present the unfrozen skull with the mouth fixed open, to any
Department office for removal of a premolar tooth. The pelt
Over-The-Counter License tag must remain attached to the hide until the hide is processed.
An over-the-counter (OTC) license with valid carcass tag may be Improperly tagged hides may be seized by the Department.
purchased from license vendors, Department offices, online or by mail
using Form 3. One carcass tag comes with each license. You must Proof of Sex
purchase a bear hunting license AT LEAST TWO DAYS The male bear’s testicles, penis or baculum, or the female bear’s vulva
BEFORE HUNTING. must remain attached to the hide of any bear taken and remain visible
to the Department’s tagging official. The Department will only pelt tag
Draw Permit a harvested bear if proof of sex is attached to the hide and readily
Draw permits for bear hunting are available for Unit 2 Youth Only visible to the tagging official. Bears presented to the Department
hunt and the Sargent, Humphries, Marquez, Barker and Colin Neblett for tagging without proof of sex attached may be seized.
WMAs and the Valle Vidal/Greenwood area. Application for these draw Use of Dogs
permits must be made by Feb. 2, 2011, using Form 2011 or online at Dog use is NOT allowed on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Dog
www.wildlife.state.nm.us submitting a nonrefundable application fee of use is NOT ALLOWED from Sept. 1-22 in ANY unit. Dog use is NOT
$8 for residents and $20 for nonresidents. Only one hunter may apply ALLOWED on Sept. 23 and 24 in Zone 5 (Units 12, 13, 15-18, 20-24,
per Form 2011. A hunter who receives a permit must then purchase an 26 and 27).
OTC bear license at least two days before hunting. Hunters who draw
a permit for a WMA or Valle Vidal hunt also may hunt during the OTC When dogs are used in hunting bears, the licensed hunter intending
season if they possess an unused tag and have not taken a bear. to harvest the bear must be present continuously once any dog is
released. Dogs may only be released during legal hunting
Seasons For Draw Permit Hunts hours. There is no “pursuit” or “training” season outside the regular
open season.
Area Date Hunt Code Permits
Unit 2 Youth Only Aug. 1-31 BER-1-100 5 Valle Vidal
Sargent WMA Aug. 1-31 BER-1-101 10 It is unlawful to hunt bears in the Valle Vidal, except by successful
applicants who draw a Bear Draw Permit (BER-1-105 or BER-1-106)
Humphries WMA Aug. 1-31 BER-1-102 5
and purchase a Bear License.
Marquez WMA Aug. 1-31 BER-1-103 5
Elk hunters may hunt bears in the Valle Vidal/Greenwood area if they:
Barker and Colin Neblett WMAs
1. Possess a Valle Vidal rifle, muzzleloader or bow elk license,
Aug. 1-31 BER-1-104 12 2. Use the sporting arm type specified for their elk hunt,
Valle Vidal/Greenwood Aug. 1-31 BER-1-105 20 3. Hunt only during the dates of their elk hunt and
Valle Vidal/Greenwood April 1-14 BER-1-106 20 4. The harvest quota in Bear Zone 2C has not been met and the
season is still open.
License Fees
License fee type is Standard (S) Livestock Damage
Resident $47 Nonresident $260 Landowners, lessees or their regular employees may, without a
Fees include the Depredation Damage Stamp fee. Habitat Stamps are license, kill any bear that has killed domestic livestock or presents an
required for hunting, fishing and trapping on U.S. Forest Service and immediate threat to human life or property. The person taking such
BLM lands and must be purchased separately. A Habitat Management action MUST report it to the Department of Game and Fish within 24
and Access Validation must be purchased separately. hours. Pelts, claws and other parts of depredating animals taken under
the provisions listed above are the property of the State of New Mexico
and must be turned in to the Department.
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continued Bear
Draw Permits and Over-the-Counter Licenses
Seasons For Over-the-Counter Hunts
Zone Open Units Hunt Dates Sporting Dog Use Total Limit or
Arm Type Female Limit
Zone 1 Units 2, 4-7, 51 and 52 Sept. 1-22 Bow Only Not Allowed 139 or 56
Sept. 23-Nov. 15 Any Legal Allowed 15 or 6
Unit 2 sub-limit
Zone 2A Units 41-43, 47-50 and 53 and 56-59 Sept. 1-22 Bow Only Not Allowed 85 or 34
Aug. 16-31 and Sept. 23-Nov. 15 Any Legal Allowed
Zone 2B Units 45 and 46 Sept. 1-22 Bow Only Not Allowed
122 or 61
Aug. 16-31 and Sept. 23-Nov. 15 Any Legal Allowed
Zone 2C Units 54 and 55 Sept. 1-22 Bow Only Not Allowed
106 or 53
Aug. 16-31 and Sept. 23-Nov. 15 Any Legal Allowed
Zone 3 Units 9 (except Marquez WMA) and 10 Sept. 1-22 Bow Only Not Allowed
25 or 10
Aug. 16-31 and Sept. 23-Nov. 15 Any Legal Allowed
Zone 4A Unit 8 Sept. 1-22 Bow Only Not Allowed 5 or 2
Oct. 15-Nov. 15 Any Legal Allowed
Zone 4B Unit 14 Sept. 1-22 Bow Only Not Allowed 12 or 5
Oct. 15-Nov. 15 Any Legal Allowed
Zone 5 Units 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20-24, 26 and 27
Sept. 1-24 Bow Only Not Allowed
109 or 44
Aug. 16-31 and Sept. 25-Nov. 30 Any Legal Allowed
Zone 6A Units 37 and 38 Sept. 1-22 Bow Only Not Allowed
16 or 6
Aug. 16-31 and Sept. 23-Nov. 30 Any Legal Allowed
Zone 6B Unit 34 Sept. 1-22 Bow Only Not Allowed
31 or 12
Aug. 16-31 and Sept. 23-Nov. 30 Any Legal Allowed
Zone 6C Unit 36 Sept. 1-22 Bow Only Not Allowed 28 or 14
Aug. 16-31 and Sept. 23-Nov. 30 Any Legal Allowed
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Furbearers
Licenses
All trappers, both resident and nonresident, MUST purchase Trap Identification
their trapper license from a Department office or from the The following restrictions apply in the setting of any trap or snare that
Department’s website at: www.wildlife.state.nm.us or via could reasonably be expected to catch a protected furbearer. Each trap
Form 3. Trappers who do not report their trapping results by or snare used to take furbearers must be permanently marked with
the deadline of April 7, must file late and pay an $8 late fee either the user’s name and address or have a Trapper ID number that
in order to purchase a trapper’s license. is issued only by the Department. To get a free Trapper ID number, call
Residents ages 12 to 17 who hunt or trap protected furbearers the Department at (505) 476-8038. The identification number or name
must purchase a Junior Trapper License. Residents age 18 or older and address must be stamped on the bottom of the frame or included
who hunt or trap protected furbearers must buy a Trapper License. on a metal tag riveted, welded or otherwise securely attached to the
Residents need no license to take unprotected furbearers. See trap frame, chain or cable.
Unprotected Furbearers below. Trappers must permanently mark
their traps and snares with the trapper’s name and address or have a Land Sets
Trapper ID number, which is provided free by the Department. There is A land-set trap is a trap or snare set on land. No foot hold trap
no closed season or bag limit on unprotected furbearers or unprotected with an outside jaw spread larger than 6 1/2 inches (or 7 inches if
species. laminated) and no tooth-jawed trap may be used in making a land set.
“Lamination” means modifying the jaw thickness of a foothold trap by
Nonresidents who trap protected or unprotected furbearers in New fastening a strip of metal (rod or flat stock) above or/and below the trap
Mexico must have a nonresident Trapper license. Trappers must jaw that increases the contact surface area of the trap jaw.
permanently mark their traps and snares with the trapper’s name and
address or have a Trapper ID number, which is provided free by the All foot hold traps with an inside jaw spread equal to or greater than 5
Department. Nonresidents who hold a nonresident nongame license or 1/2 inches must be offset. An “offset” means any alteration, modification
any current New Mexico nonresident hunting license may use firearms or manufactured change to a foot hold trap resulting in a gap of no less
or bows to hunt for or kill coyote, rabbit, prairie dog or skunk, but may than 3/16 inches between the jaws when the trap is sprung.
not set traps or snares unless they also have a nonresident Trapper
license. Nonresidents should call any Department office for licenses. No land set may be placed within one-quarter (1/4) mile of an occupied
dwelling without prior, written permission of the dwelling’s occupant,
License Fees except for a land set placed by a landowner on his own land. No land
Resident $20 Nonresident $345 set may be placed within one-quarter (1/4) mile of an established
Nonresident Trapper licenses are NOT available to residents of a state public campground, roadside rest area, picnic area or boat launching
that does not permit a New Mexico resident to purchase a nonresident area. No land set may be placed within 25 yards of any U.S. Forest
trapper's license. For more information, call any Department office. Service or Bureau of Land Management system trail designated by the
Junior Trapper Resident Nonresident agency on a map provided for the general public or within 25 yards of
(Residents age 12-17) $9 Not Issued the shoulder of any public road annually maintained with public funds.
When a boundary fence is present, sets must be made on the side
Habitat Stamps are required for hunting, fishing and trapping on U.S. of the fence opposite the road. No land set may be placed within 50
Forest Service and BLM lands and must be purchased separately. yards of any man-made livestock or wildlife catchment, pond or tank
A Habitat Management and Access Validation must be purchased containing water, except on private land with written permission of the
separately. landowner.
Bag Limit If setting Conibear-type traps on land, the following restrictions apply.
There is no bag limit on any furbearer or unprotected species.
No Conibear-type trap with an inside jaw spread greater than 7” may
Protected Furbearers be set on land. A Conibear-type trap with a jaw spread of 6” but less
Protected furbearers that may be taken during open season are than 7” must be used in conjunction with a cubby set such that the trap
raccoon, badger, weasel, fox, ringtail, bobcat, muskrat, beaver trigger is recessed in the cubby at least 8” from the entrance. Conibear-
and nutria. There are other protected furbearers, but their take is type traps with an inside jaw spread less than 6” are not required to be
prohibited. These include, but are not limited to pine marten, river otter, used in conjunction with a cubby set. Foot hold traps may be used in
black-footed ferret and coatimundi. conjunction with a cubby set as defined above under Land Sets.
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continued Furbearers
Possession of Live Furbearers What You Must Know Before You Hunt or Trap
It is illegal to import or possess protected furbearers into New Mexico. Closed Areas: All of Los Alamos County is closed to all trapping
The Director of the Department may issue a permit for retention of except the northern quarter and a strip along the west bank of the Rio
raccoons or other activity permitted by rule. A person must receive a Grande, (north of Water Canyon, from the Rio Grande to a line 1,000
permit prior to possessing a raccoon. feet below the canyon rim); the Valles Caldera National Preserve;
the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River; Orilla Verde and Santa Cruz
No Bear or Cougar Trapping Lake recreation areas; the Valle Vidal/Greenwood area; Chihuahuan
There are no open trapping seasons on bear or cougar, except
Desert Rangeland Research Center; state parks; national parks and
as permitted for cougars. Livestock owners or others suffering
monuments; national wildlife refuges and state wildlife management
depredation from bear or cougar should call the nearest Area Office
areas. Ft. Bliss/McGregor Range only allows furbearer hunting and
of the Department of Game and Fish for assistance. See page 3 for
is closed to trapping (see Military Reservations page 13). The Gila,
phone numbers.
Cibola, Lincoln and Apache Sitgreaves National Forests are all closed
Tagging of Bobcat Pelts to beaver trapping.
Anyone who takes a bobcat in New Mexico must have the pelt tagged
in New Mexico, either at a Department office or at a licensed New Seasons
Mexico fur dealer. District Conservation Officers do NOT have bobcat Badger, Weasel, Fox, Ringtail and Bobcat
tags. The trapper or his agent must arrange for all bobcat pelts to be
Nov. 1, 2011 - March 15, 2012
tagged no later than April 14 annually and report the county in which
the bobcat was harvested. Anyone (except residents younger than Beaver, Muskrat and Nutria
12 years of age) presenting a bobcat pelt for tagging must present a April 1 - April 30, 2011 and Nov. 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012
valid Trapper license. It is illegal to present for tagging the pelt of any
bobcat taken outside New Mexico. No one shall transport across state Raccoon
lines, sell, barter or otherwise dispose of any bobcat pelt taken in New April 1 - May 15, 2011 and Sept. 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012
Mexico unless it has been properly tagged. There is no open season on pine marten, river
It is unlawful for a fur dealer to tag any bobcats contrary to the otter, black-footed ferret or coatimundi.
Furbearer Rules.
Accidental Trapping of Mexican Wolves, Know the Difference Between
River Otters, Lynx and Other Species
Mexican Wolves are federally protected species. River otters are a a Bobcat and a Lynx
state protected species. Both may occur in parts of New Mexico. If you
should capture a river otter, you must release it immediately.
Bobcat
• Underside of tail is white all the way to the tip
If you capture a Mexican wolf, please contact the Department of Game • Ear tufts are under 1 inch long
and Fish 24-hour dispatch phone at (800) 432-GAME (4263) or call • Cheek tufts are not prominent
your local conservation officer or call the Mexican Wolf Interagency • Brownish in color, usually black spots on the belly
Field Office at (888) 459-9653 immediately. An officer will respond • Total length is 25 to 37 inches
to remove the wolf and secure it until a member of the Mexican Wolf • Feet appear small with no hair between pads
Interagency Field Team can arrive to process and radio collar the wolf. • Track size is under 2.5 inches wide
Trappers should consider double staking traps and/or using heavier • Stride length is 20 inches
drags in order to minimize injury to accidentally captured Mexican
wolves. Lynx
• Tail has black tip, not white underneath
If you happen to trap a legally protected mammal (other than Mexican
• Ear tufts are at least 1.5 inches long
wolf) or bird or trap a protected furbearer during closed season, you
• Cheek tufts are prominent
must release it. Trappers must carry a device for release of non-
• Grayish color, no spots on the belly
target animals. If, however, it is badly injured or its release would be
• Total length is 32 to 37 inches
dangerous to accomplish, you must advise the Department of Game
• Feet appear quite large, pads covered with hair
and Fish as soon as possible. The Department will release the animal
• Track size is 3.5 to 4.5 inches wide
and, if necessary, treat its injuries.
• Stride length is 28 inches
Trappers will not be held criminally liable if they accidentally capture
a wolf, river otter or lynx in New Mexico. Any river otter inadvertently
taken in a trap, must be reported to the Department of Game and Fish
and released if alive or turned over to the Department if dead.
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Application Form 2011-Draw Hunts
Apply for Draw Licenses, Permits & Population Management Hunts
Instructions For Form 2011
Apply for Draw Hunts Online! For public draw license applications received before
Use you Visa or Master Card to apply online. Applicants will be charged deadlines, the Department attempts to identify
the full fee for all Big Game and turkey licenses. Applicants only will be errors and notify applicants so they may correct
charged the application fee for bear and turkey permits. The automated the errors and resubmit before the deadline to
process will spot many errors for you. It’s fast, convenient and secure. apply. Correctness of applications and associated fee
Apply at www.wildlife.state.nm.us. payments is the sole responsibility of the applicant.
You may apply for draw licenses and permits on paper
Form 2011 or online at: www.wildlife.state.nm.us. The
1 deadline for oryx licenses, turkey draw permits and bear
hunts on certain wildlife management areas is Feb. 2,
2011. The application deadline for other big game draw
licenses and population management hunts is March 28,
2011. Any application postmarked after the deadline will
be rejected.
Hunters wishing to hunt deer on private land in Units
2A, 2B, 2C, 4 and 5A must first obtain a specially
marked Form 2011 from the landowner. Applications
for these hunts may NOT be made online. Hunters
wishing to hunt elk or turkey on the Valles Caldera
National Preserve must apply through the Valles
3 Caldera National Preserve directly; see page 30.
6
2 You must use a separate form for each species you wish
to hunt.
Residents and nonresidents may apply together for draw
7 licenses.
Applicants will be charged the full fee for all licenses
WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE APPLICATION
8 DEADLINE. Applicants are responsible for ensuring
their card can cover ALL fees at the application
deadline. Applicants for bear and turkey permits will
ONLY be charged the application fee.
4 If you complete paper Form 2011, use the envelope
9 attached to the form and mail it with your payment. All
applications must be submitted to the Santa Fe office.
Return the entire form, regardless of the number of
10 applicants (do not cut the form). Do not submit faxed or
photocopied versions of Form 2011. All copies will be
5 rejected.
11 2
You may designate up to three hunt choices, if
available. Your second and third choices MAY be for
different sporting arms types.
For elk and deer draw hunts, there are standard (S),
3 quality (Q), high-demand (HD) or both quality and
high-demand (Q/HD) hunts. There are no quality or
high-demand hunts for any other species. Those
Sample Only-Do Not Photocopy! hunt types are all standard (S). Refer to deer and elk
pages for the correct fee type.
12 13 14 4
Applicants for deer or elk draw licenses may choose
to accept any license (same sporting arms type
15 as the applicant’s first choice) in one of the four
16 quadrants of the state by designating the fourth
choice on the application. See pages 20 and 32 for
more information on 4th choice hunts. A hunter who
17 draws the fourth choice will receive a license for a
22 specific hunt within that quadrant. A hunter drawing
a fourth choice elk hunt could receive an antlerless
license even if the first three choices were for mature
18 19 20 21 bull licenses and vice versa. If any choice is for a bull
58 elk, the bull elk license fee must be sent.
Application Form 2011-Draw Hunts
Applying for Draw Licenses, Permits & Population Management Hunts
Hunters interested in being placed on a statewide list to be Fill in the amount submitted for this applicant. Total amount for all
5 considered for a Population Management Hunt may do so by
16 applicants combined goes on the front of application under total
checking the 5th choice option on Form 2011. By choosing the 5th amount enclosed. See License Fees on page 7.
choice option, hunters are indicating that, if unsuccessful in drawing
their 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th choice, they are willing to accept being 17 Applicants must enter their correct MAILING address.
placed on a list of eligible hunters for that species. Applicants are
required to apply for at least one regular draw hunt choice if they
18 Fill in the applicant’s daytime phone number. This should be a
wish to be eligible for the population management hunt of the same telephone number where the applicant can be reached during
species. See page 18 for more information. normal business hours, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Fill in the total amount enclosed with this form. This is the total
6 dollar amount for all hunters applying on the form. Applicants should 19 To apply for a free resident DAV Deer License, the hunter must
enter their DAV number here.
include the appropriate license fee listed on page 7. Hunters should
send the fee for THE MOST EXPENSIVE HUNT for which they are Any applicant younger than age 18 on the day they apply for a
applying. All credit/debit cards will be charged for the 20 firearm hunting license must submit proof of passing a certified
full fee within one week of the application deadline. If hunter education course. In addition, to be eligible for a youth-only
you draw a less expensive hunt, you will receive a refund for the hunt, they must be younger than age 18 on the first day of the
difference. Bear and turkey draw applicants should send only a youth only hunt for which they are applying. If the hunter education
nonrefundable application fee for each applicant. Make checks, certificate has no number, attach a photocopy of it to Form 2011.
cashier’s checks or money orders payable to the Department of
Game and Fish. Do not send cash, a blank check or a blank If the applicant has been certified Mobility-Impaired, place that
money order. 21
number here. See page 8, License Information, for definitions.
7 Up to 4 hunters per form may apply for deer licenses (except private
EVERY applicant must read, sign and date the application in the
land hunts in Unit 5A) or elk, javelina, Barbary sheep and pronghorn 22
antelope draw licenses. When more than one person applies per appropriate box. Unsigned applications will be rejected.
form for pronghorn antelope, members of the party may be assigned
to separate but nearby ranches. Up to 2 hunters may apply for oryx
Apply for Draw Hunts Online!
The automated process will spot many
and turkey draw hunts. Only 1 hunter may be listed per application
for Unit 5A private land-only deer, bighorn sheep, ibex and bear
hunts. errors for you and may prevent your
application from being rejected.
For ibex only. If you have purchased an ibex IBX-1-528 license and
8 are applying for a draw ibex hunt, indicate license number here and Your application may be rejected for ANY of the following reasons.
submit only a nonrefundable application fee. Do not apply for IBX-1-
• You did not provide your Customer ID Number.
528 on Form 2011.
• You did not report your hunting or trapping results to the New
Nonresidents must indicate whether they will be using an outfitter. Mexico Hunter-Trapper Reporting System.
9 Use of an outfitter is optional, see page 16. Those nonresidents • You provided an incomplete application.
who plan to contract with an outfitter must have a signed contract • There are more applicants than allowed for on Form 2011.
before applying for a draw hunt and include that outfitter’s number on
• You have previously held a once-in-a-lifetime license for that
the application form. Lists of registered outfitters are available from
Department offices and are on our website at: www.wildlife.state. species or hunt area.
nm.us/. See page 4 for more information about draw quotas for • You are not certified as Mobility-Impaired when applying for a
residents and nonresidents. Mobility-Impaired hunt.
• You did not submit required military certification with application.
If you are using an outfitter, fill in their registration number here. You
10 must have the outfitter’s current permission to use their number. • You did not submit a specially marked Form 2011 for deer hunting
State law requires that nonresidents who use an outfitter’s number on private land in Units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4 or 5A.
a Form 2011 must have a valid contract with that outfitter and must • You do not meet age requirements for youth only hunts or did
use that outfitter for the hunt. not include the hunter education certificate number on your
Check and initial the top box if you want your LICENSE or PERMIT application.
11 mailed to your outfitter instead of to you. Check and initial the bottom • The application number is a duplicate or copy. You cannot
box if you want your REFUND mailed to your outfitter instead of to reproduce Form 2011.
you. If you do not check either box, your license and/or refund will be • You submitted more than one application for the same species.
mailed directly to you. • You did not submit enough money with your application.
ALL applicants MUST include their Customer ID • Your check was returned for insufficient funds.
12 • Your credit/debit card was rejected for insufficient funds.
Number.
• Your hunting, fishing and/or trapping privileges have been
Applicants must provide the last four digits of their Social Security
13 Number when applying for a license or permit.
revoked.
• An individual applicant may be rejected on a party application.
Fill in your check or money order number here. Each applicant • Rejected applications will be charged the application fee.
14 should indicate his or her check number if multiple checks are
submitted. If you re-submit a rejected application, it must still be
postmarked by the deadline.
15 Check all appropriate boxes (male, female, resident, nonresident).
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Operation Game Thief
Turn in a Poacher, Earn a Reward!
Rewards for the arrest or charges against game violators are:
$750 for cases involving elk or bighorn sheep
$500 for cases involving deer or oryx
$350 for cases involving pronghorn antelope
$250 for cases involving turkey, bear, cougar, javelina, ibex,
Barbary sheep, endangered species, small game, fish, raptors
and furbearers.
$50 for cases where a warning citation is issued.
Call: (800) 432-4263 to report poachers and remain anonymous.
Donation Certificate
Use this certificate if you give game meat, fish or parts of game animals to someone.
I, Place of Transaction:
We affirm that the above information is true and correct. We understand it is unlawful to postdate, predate or otherwise falsify a Donation Certificate.
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Gaining Access Into Nature
GAIN
What is GAIN?
Gaining Access Into Nature (GAIN) is a program offered by
Learn more about Gaining Access into Nature, a new
Game and Fish program at Wildlife Management Areas
across New Mexico.
What activities are ILLEGAL Do I need another HMAV if I purchased one with my
It is illegal for a person to: hunting or fishing license?
• Operate any motorized vehicle or bicycle off established No. Only one HMAV must be purchased each license year (April 1-March 31).
roads or on closed roads within a WMA.
• Deface or remove any rocks, minerals, plants, firewood or Where can I get more information?
man-made features from a WMA. Visit the Department’s website at www.wildlife.state.nm.us or call
• Excavate, injure, destroy or remove any cultural resources or (505) 476-8000.
artifacts from a WMA.
• Violate any of the provisions of signs posted on WMAs.
• Use or possess any hay or feed that is not certified “weed
free.”
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Additional Information
Discounted Resident Combination
Licenses Instructions for Form 3
Residents who apply ONLINE for public land deer licenses Over-the-Counter Licenses by Mail
will have the opportunity to select a combination license in Anyone who hunts protected game must have a
conjunction with their deer application. license, regardless of age. All nonresidents must
be licensed, even for hunting unprotected nongame
Residents will have the choice to apply for a General Hunting species.
and Fishing License, a General Hunting License, a Deer All deer licenses or combination licenses (that
License, a Handicapped General Hunting and Fishing License, allow hunting for deer) purchased from local
a Handicapped General Hunting License or a Junior/Senior vendors or via Form 3 are valid ONLY on private
Deer License. Additionally, applicants will have the option land. DO NOT purchase a public land, over-the-
to purchase a Habitat Management and Access Validation, counter General Hunting or General Hunting
Habitat Stamp and/or Harvest Information Program (HIP) and Fishing License unless you have access to
number at the same time. private land. Do not purchase any deer license
from a local vendor or via Form 3 if you drew a
public land deer license.
Online applicants will be charged the full fee
within one week of the application deadline. Use Form 3 ONLY for the licenses, stamps and
validations listed. Do not use this form to apply for
An authorization number will be provided prior to April 1 to draw licenses or permits. Over-the-Counter licenses
residents who select one of the combination hunting and (except ibex, Barbary sheep, Trapper and Resident
fishing license options online along with the proper stamps and Junior Trapper) are available from all license vendors
validations. This authorization number will serve as their legal in New Mexico.
Small Game and/or Fishing License. Be aware that applicants
selecting any combination hunting and fishing license will • Print all information legibly.
not be able to hunt or fish legally without their authorization • Photocopies of Form 3 are acceptable but it must
number. Customers may obtain their authorization number by have an original signature.
accessing their customer account after March 30. • Check all applicable licenses or permits.
• Submit fees listed on Form 3.
Residents who choose a combination license and who • Do not fax Form 3.
successfully draw for deer will be issued a deer license. • Add a $1 vendor fee to the total amount for all
Residents who are unsuccessful in the deer draw will be issued
licenses.
a refund for the difference of the full combination package price
and the lesser one for which the authorization was issued. • Mail orders for licenses should be received in our
No refunds will be issued for licenses tied to an authorization office at least 14 days before the license is needed.
number. • Pay only by credit card, check or money order
made payable to Department of Game and Fish.
Free Fishing Day Do not mail cash. Persons using any license
June 4, 2011, is Free Fishing Day. Whether you’re an old hand purchased with a check or credit card returned
at fishing or if you feel like testing the waters for the first time, for insufficient funds can be prosecuted for using
June 4th is the perfect time to get out and make a cast or two a license unlawfully procured and are subject to
at lakes and streams across New Mexico - no license required. a one-year revocation of all hunting and fishing
privileges.
There will be free fishing clinics across the state. Almost all • You must sign Form 3.
of them will be generously stocked with catchable-sized trout
or channel catfish before the events. Anglers of all ages are Return Form 3 with your payment to any Department
encouraged to participate. All you need is some basic fishing office or mail it to:
equipment and a desire to fish in New Mexico’s great outdoors. Special Hunts Office
Most clinics will offer prizes for kids who register and attend Department of Game and Fish
educational stations! PO Box 25125, Santa Fe, NM 87504
For more information about the clinics, contact Kevin Holladay
Kevin.holladay@state.nm.us or call (505) 476-8095.
Refunds and Transfers
National Hunting and Fishing Day You can only get a refund for a license after
Sept. 24, 2011 is National Hunting and Fishing Day. License-
free fishing, fly tying, archery and air rifle shooting are among
it has been issued under VERY LIMITED
activities sponsored by the Department of Game and Fish. circumstances. See page 4. It is unlawful to
alter, predate or postdate any license. If you
For a schedule and location of events, visit the Department’s
website at: www.wildlife.state.nm.us. are not selected for a draw hunt, your money,
minus the application fee, will be refunded.
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Return Form 3 with payment to any Department Office or mail it to:
Special Hunts Office, Department of Game and Fish
PO Box 25125, Santa Fe, NM 87504
Form 3
FORM 3 Application to purchase hunting or fishing license by mail Hunting Licenses, Stamps, Validations
• Please print legibly. Resident Nonresident
• Applicants must sign this form. DO NOT fax this form.
• Do not use this form to apply for any draw license. Private Land Deer - Standard (S) $39 $270
Day-time Phone Number Last 4 Digits of SSN
Private Land Deer - Quality (Q) $39 $355
D E R
State of Driver's License Driver's License Number
Deer Hunt Code:
The above licenses, when purchased using Form 3, are valid only
Fishing Resident Nonresident for deer hunting on private land.
Annual Fishing $25 $56
Resident Small Game and Fishing $33 Not Issued
Junior Fishing (ages 12-17) $5 $28
Resident Jr/Sr Small Game and Fishing
Resident Senior Fishing (ages 65-69) $8 Not Issued (Younger than 18 and 65 years and older) $16 Not Issued
Resident Handicapped Fishing $8 Not Issued
Small Game $20 $90
Resident Free Fishing (age 70 and older) Free Not Issued (Squirrel and game birds but not turkey)
1-Day Fishing *(Specify dates below) $12 $12 Temporary Small Game (4-day) NA $33
*(Specify dates in box to the left)
5-Day Fishing *(Specify dates below) $24 $24
Spring Turkey $25 $100
Second Rod Validation $4 $4
Fall Turkey $25 $100
*For any Temporary License, please specify dates:
Starting 12:01 AM (MM/DD/YY)
Bear $47 $260
Ending 11:59 PM (MM/DD/YY) Cougar $43 $290
Cougar Identification Course Number
Harvest Information Program $1 $1
(HIP) Number (Required of all migratory bird hunters) Nonresident Nongame Animals NA $65
Habitat Stamp $5 $5 (Not required of any nonresident holding a NM nonresident hunting license.)
(Required if hunting, trapping or fishing on any U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land
Management properties. Required only once per season.) Ibex $103 $1,610
IBX-1-528 (off Florida Mountain hunt area). Valid all year and only in Units 20, 21,
Habitat Management and $4 $4 23-25 (except Florida Mountain hunt area), 26 and 27. Available only by mail using
Access Validation (For hunting, trapping or fishing on any lands. Once per season.) this form or in person at any Department office.
Credit Card Number Keep This Information Confidential Private Land Oryx (See page 51) $153 $1,610
(Mastercard or Visa Only)
Hunt Code: O R X 1 0
Please check one: Expiration date Security Code Private Land and Statewide
Barbary Sheep $103 $360
Mastercard Visa (MM/YY)
Trapper $20 $345
Total Amount Enclosed (DO NOT MAIL CASH) Add $1 vendor fee. (Not available to nonresidents who live in a state that does not permit a New Mexico
Make checks payable to: resident to purchase a nonresident license. Available only by mail, on the
$ NM Dept. of Game and Fish Department’s website or in person at any Department office.)
PROHIBITED USES:
It is illegal for any person to use an OHV:
In a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the
person or property of another.
While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
While in pursuit of and with intent to hunt or take a species of animal
or bird protected by law.
In pursuit of or harassment of livestock in any manner that negatively
affects the livestock’s condition.
On or within an earthen tank or other structure meant to water
livestock or wildlife, unless the off-highway motor vehicle is on a
REPORT route designated by the landowner or land management agency as
VIOLATIONS: an off-highway motor vehicle route.
To report an OHV In a manner that has a direct negative effect on or interferes with
persons engaged in agricultural practices.
violation, please visit In excess of 10 miles per hour within 200 feet of a business, animal
www.B4uRide.com or shelter, horseback rider, bicyclist, pedestrian, livestock or occupied
call (800) 366-4868. dwelling,
Unless in possession of the person’s registration certificate or non
YOUTH SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: resident permit.
Unless the vehicle is equipped with a spark arrester approved by the
Riders younger than age 6 may not operate an ATV on Forest Service, provided that a snowmobile is exempt from this provision.
public land. When conditions such as darkness limit visibility to 500 feet or less,
Riders younger than age 18 must: unless the vehicle is equipped with a headlight and tail light.
Complete a certified OHV safety course and That produces noise that exceeds 96 decibels.
obtain a safety permit. Now available at: Where off-highway motor vehicle traffic is prohibited under
wildlife.state.nm.us/ohv/ohv.html local, state or federal rules or regulations.
Wear an approved, securely fastened helmet and
safety goggles. PENALTIES:
Never carry a passenger, even on OHVs designed Fines range from $71 for a first violation to $450
for two persons. for repeat violations.
Be visually supervised by an adult when operating
an OHV unless they are age 13 and older with a RIDING RESPONSIBLY & ON DESIGNATED TRAILS:
valid motorcycle license or age 15 and older with
a valid driver’s license. Know before you go. Contact the local Forest
Approved safety courses include online and hands-on Service, Bureau of Land Management or other
training by the ATV Safety Institute, (800) 447-4700 appropriate agency office to find out about
or www.atvsafety.org. Some training courses in other trails, roads or areas open to OHV use.
states are accepted in New Mexico, and many OHV It is your responsibility to obtain
dealers include free safety training with each OHV pur permission to travel across private
chase. For more information about OHV training in lands.
New Mexico, please call (505) 476-8140.