New Mexico Elk Season 2023-2024 Also New Deer & Pronghorn Dates

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The New Mexico hunting season 2023-2024 is just around the corner and it’s creating a buzz among hunting enthusiasts! This year’s Deer and Elk season promises to be an exhilarating adventure filled with opportunities to bag the trophy of a lifetime. Whether you prefer public or private lands, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) has got you covered with their published season dates and restrictions. To help you make the most of this year’s hunting season, we have put together an informative guide that will have you ready for action. So, gather your gear, get your licenses, and get ready for an unforgettable hunting experience in the breathtaking beauty of New Mexico!

New Mexico Elk Hunting Season

New Mexico Elk SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Premium Statewide Elk Hunt
Any LegalFriday, September 01, 2023Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Unit 2
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident Only / Youth OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Unit 2C (NM Residents Only)
Any LegalSaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Unit 4 Sargent WMA Only (NM Residents Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Unit 4-Humphries and Rio Chama WMAs Only (NM Residents Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Unit 4 Rio Chama WMA Only (NM Residents Only)
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Unit 5A (Public Land Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Unit 5B
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, December 16, 2023Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Unit 6A
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
Bow – NM Resident OnlyFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Bow – NM Resident OnlyFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Muzzle –NM Resident OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident Only / Youth OnlySaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident Only / Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Unit 6C
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Unit 7
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Sunday, October 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Unit 9- Marquez/LBar WMA Only (NM Residents Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Unit 9 (Including Water Canyon)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Monday, September 04, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Muzzle –Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Unit 10
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident Only / Youth OnlySaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Unit 12
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowSaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Unit 13
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Muzzle – Youth OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Muzzle –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Muzzle –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Unit 14
Any LegalSunday, October 01, 2023Thursday, October 05, 2023
Unit 15
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Muzzle – Youth OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Muzzle – NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Muzzle – NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Unit 16A
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Units 16B, 22
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Unit 16C
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Unit 16D
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any Legal –Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Unit 16E
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Unit 17
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Muzzle – Youth OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Muzzle –NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Muzzle –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Muzzle –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Unit 18
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSunday, October 01, 2023Thursday, October 05, 2023
Unit 21A
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowSaturday, December 16, 2023Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Unit 21B
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowSaturday, December 16, 2023Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Any LegalSunday, October 01, 2023Thursday, October 05, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Unit 23
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowSaturday, December 16, 2023Wednesday, December 20, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal –NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any Legal – South of NM 78 / NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 16, 2023Sunday, December 24, 2023
Unit 24 (Excluding Ft Bayard Mgmt Area)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, December 16, 2023Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Unit 24 (Including Ft Bayard Mgmt Area)
Any Legal - Youth OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any Legal - NM Resident Only I Youth OnlySaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Unit 28 McGregor Range Only (CWD detected in this area)
Any Legal - Military OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Unit 29 & 30
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSunday, October 01, 2023Thursday, October 05, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Unit 34 (CWD detected in this area)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowSaturday, December 16, 2023Wednesday, December 20, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any Legal - Youth OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any Legal - NM Resident Only I Youth OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any Legal - Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal -NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal -NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any Legal -NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Any Legal -NM Resident OnlySaturday, January 27, 2024Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Any Legal -NM Resident OnlySaturday, February 03, 2024Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Unit 36
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, January 27, 2024Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Unit 37
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowSaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any LegalSunday, October 01, 2023Thursday, October 05, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Unit 38
Any LegalSunday, October 01, 2023Thursday, October 05, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Unit 39 & 43
Any LegalSunday, October 01, 2023Thursday, October 05, 2023
Units 42, 47, 59
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSunday, October 01, 2023Thursday, October 05, 2023
Unit 45
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Muzzle – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Unit 48
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Unit 49
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Unit 50
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Unit 51
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Unit 52
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Muzzle – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Muzzle – NM Resident OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident Only / Youth OnlySaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident Only / Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Any Legal – NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Unit 53
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Muzzle – Excluding Cerro portionSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any Legal – Excluding Cerro portionSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any Legal – Excluding Cerro portionSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal – Excluding Cerro portion / NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal – Excluding Cerro portion NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Unit 54, 55 Colin Neblett WMA Only (NM Residents Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Unit 55A ES Barker WMA Only (NM Residents Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Unit 55A Urraca WMA Only (NM Resident Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Unit SSA (Valle Vidal Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 07, 2023Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal - Youth OnlySaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal - NM Resident Only I Youth OnlySaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal -NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal -NM Resident OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Unit S6
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSunday, October 01, 2023Thursday, October 05, 2023
Any Legal - NM Resident OnlySaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Unit S7 (Sugarite Canyon State Park Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Thursday, September 14, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Units S7, SB (Excluding Sugarite Canyon State Park)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowFriday, September 15, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSunday, October 01, 2023Thursday, October 05, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Any Legal - NM Resident OnlySaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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NM Youth Encouragement Elk Seasons

Youth Encouragement Elk SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Unit 5B
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Unit 6A
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023
Unit 6C
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023
Unit 10
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Unit 13
Muzzle – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Muzzle – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023
Unit 15
Muzzle – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Muzzle – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023
Unit 16A
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023
Unit 16C
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023
Unit 16D
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023
Unit 16E
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023
Unit 17
Muzzle – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Muzzle – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023
Unit 34
Any Legal – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023
Unit 36
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023
Unit 49
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Unit 51
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023
Unit 52
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Unit 53
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 25, 2023Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Saturday, December 30, 2023

Youth Encouragement Elk Hunts are available for eligible resident youth hunters who have applied for a draw hunt for species such as deer, elk, pronghorn, ibex, Oryx, Barbary sheep or bighorn sheep in the current license year but were not successful in drawing a license. During the first 14 days of availability, only these eligible youth hunters can purchase a youth encouragement elk license through the NMDGF website. After 14 days, the remaining licenses will be available to any eligible youth hunter to purchase an elk license. These hunts will only be offered online on a first-come, first-served basis and will be available online until 14 days before each hunt start date. Rejected applicants are ineligible. For more information, you can call the NMDGF Information Center at 1-888-248-6866.

The fee for the Youth Encouragement Elk Hunt license is $58 for residents and $338 for nonresidents. It is important to note that the number of licenses available for these hunts may be adjusted based on changes in population levels and harvest rates.

New Mexico Deer Seasons

New Mexico Deer SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Unit 8
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
Bow – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Unit 46
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Unit 54
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalWednesday, November 22, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 55A, 55B
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Any LegalWednesday, November 22, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Premium Statewide Deer Hunt
Any LegalFriday, September 01, 2023Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Unit 2A (including Pine River WMA)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 2B (including Navajo WMA)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Bow – Youth OnlyFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
Bow – Youth OnlyMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Muzzle – Youth OnlyWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 2C
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Unit 4 (Humphries/Rio Chama/ Sargent WMAs Only; NM Residents Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal– Youth OnlyWednesday, November 22, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 5A (Public Land Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalTuesday, November 07, 2023Monday, November 13, 2023
Unit 5B
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Units 6A, 6C
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, September 30, 2023Wednesday, October 04, 2023
Any Legal –Saturday, October 14, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Mobility Impaired Only
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Unit 7
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Unit 8
Bow – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
Unit 9
Bow1Friday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Bow1Monday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
Muzzle1 – Restricted Muzzleloader OnlyWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any Legal 1Saturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal – Marquez/LBar WMAs only / NM Res OnlySaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal1 – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
1 Including Water Canyon WMA
Unit 10
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 12
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Unit 13
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 14
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Unit 15
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Muzzle – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 16 (A, B, C, D, and E)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility ImpairedSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 17
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 18
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
Muzzle1Saturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalNov 4–8Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalNov 11–15Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Unit 191 (excluding WSMR portion and Ft Bliss)
Bow1Jan 1–15, '24Monday, January 15, 2024
Muzzle1Dec 2–6Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Unit 191 (WSMR portion only)
Any Legal1Friday, December 01, 2023Sunday, December 03, 2023
Any Legal1Friday, January 12, 2024Sunday, January 14, 2024
Unit 20
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Unit 21
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, December 02, 2023Sunday, December 10, 2023
Unit 22
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, December 02, 2023Sunday, December 10, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 23 (Burro Mountain Area Only)
Bow 1Monday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
Bow 1Friday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Bow 1Tuesday, January 16, 2024Wednesday, January 31, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Sunday, November 12, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, December 02, 2023Sunday, December 10, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 24 (Excluding Fort Bayard Management Area, Including Double E and River Ranch WMAs)
Bow 1Friday, September 01, 2023Sep 1–24
Bow 1Monday, January 01, 2024Jan 1–15, '24
Bow 1Friday, September 01, 2023Sep 1–24
Bow 1Tuesday, January 16, 2024Jan 16–31, '24
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Oct 28–Nov 1
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Oct 28–Nov 1
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Nov 4–8
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Nov 11–15
Any LegalSaturday, November 18, 2023Nov 18–22
Any LegalSaturday, December 02, 2023Dec 2–10
Unit 24 (Including Fort Bayard Management Area)
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Sunday, October 08, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 25
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Unit 26
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, December 02, 2023Sunday, December 10, 2023
Unit 27
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
BowTuesday, January 16, 2024Wednesday, January 31, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, December 02, 2023Sunday, December 10, 2023
Unit 28 - McGregor Range Only (CWD detected in this area, see p 37)
Any LegalSaturday, December 16, 2023Sunday, December 17, 2023
Any Legal – Military OnlySaturday, December 16, 2023Sunday, December 17, 2023
Unit 29
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Jan 15, '24
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Unit 30
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 31 (including Prairie Chicken WMAs)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Unit 32 (including Prairie Chicken WMAs)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Nov 11–15
Any Legal1 – NM Resident Only / Youth OnlySaturday, December 16, 2023Dec 16–31
Any Legal1Tuesday, January 16, 2024Jan 16–31, '24
NM Resident Only
Unit 33 (including Prairie Chicken WMAs)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
Muzzle – Restricted muzzleloader onlySaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Muzzle – Huey WMA only / NM Resident Only / Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Muzzle – Huey WMA only / NM Resident Only / Youth OnlyTuesday, December 26, 2023Monday, January 01, 2024
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Unit 34 (CWD detected in this area See page 37)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Unit 36
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Muzzle – Youth OnlySaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 11, 2023Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 37
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Jan 15, '4
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Unit 38
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Unit 39
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Unit 40
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 18, 2023Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Unit 41
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
BowMonday, January 01, 2024Monday, January 15, 2024
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Unit 42
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalWednesday, November 22, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 43
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Unit 45
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 47
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Unit 48
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Unit 49
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Unit 50
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Unit 51A
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Unit 51B
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Unit 52
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Muzzle – RestrictedWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Muzzleloader Only
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Unit 53
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, November 04, 2023Wednesday, November 08, 2023
Units 54 and
55 Colin Neblett WMA Only
(NM Residents Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Oct 28–Nov 1
Unit 55
(NM Residents Only)
Any Legal–
ES Barker WMA Only
Saturday, October 21, 2023Oct 21–25
Any Legal–ES Barker WMA Only – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Nov 18–26
Any Legal–Urraca WMA
Only
Saturday, October 21, 2023Oct 21–25
Any Legal–Urraca WMA
Only
Saturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Unit 55A
(Valle Vidal Only)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
Unit 56
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Unit 57 (Sugarite Canyon State Park Only)
BowWednesday, November 01, 2023Thursday, November 30, 2023
Unit 57 (Excluding Sugarite Canyon State Park)
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Any LegalWednesday, November 22, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Unit 58
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Unit 59
BowFriday, September 01, 2023Sunday, September 24, 2023
MuzzleWednesday, September 27, 2023Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 21, 2023Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 28, 2023Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, November 18, 2023Sunday, November 26, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, December 02, 2023Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, December 09, 2023Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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New Mexico Pronghorn Season

New Mexico Pronghorn SeasonHunting Start DateHunting End Date
Unit 4
BowTuesday, August 08, 2023Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Muzzle – Youth OnlySaturday, August 05, 2023Monday, August 07, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Units 4, 50, 52
Any LegalSaturday, August 19, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023
Unit 14
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 46
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Sep Oct 2
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 48
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 54
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalMonday, October 09, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 55
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Units 2, 7, 9, 10
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Unit 12
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 13
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 15
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 16
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 17
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 18
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Unit 19 (White Sands Missile Range)
Any Legal – WSMR Only – Youth OnlyFriday, October 06, 2023Sunday, October 08, 2023
Unit 20
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Units 21, 24
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Units 22, 23
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Units 25, 26, 27
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Unit 28
Muzzle McGregor Range OnlySaturday, September 02, 2023Sunday, September 03, 2023
Muzzle McGregor Range Only – Military OnlySaturday, September 02, 2023Sunday, September 03, 2023
Unit 29
Muzzle – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Unit 30
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Unit 31 (North of US Highway 380)
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 31 (South of US Highway 380)
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 32 (east of Pecos River)
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 32 (west of Pecos River)
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Any Legal (Roswell Hunt Area Only)Friday, December 01, 2023Friday, December 15, 2023
Unit 33
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Units 36, 37
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 38
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 39
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 40
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Unit 41
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 14, 2023Monday, October 16, 2023
Unit 42
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Units 8, 43
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Unit 47
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 14, 2023Monday, October 16, 2023
Units 50, 52
BowTuesday, August 08, 2023Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Muzzle – Youth OnlySaturday, August 05, 2023Monday, August 07, 2023
MuzzleSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any Legal – Not available for OTC private land licensesSaturday, August 19, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023
Unit 56
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 14, 2023Monday, October 16, 2023
Unit 57
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 14, 2023Monday, October 16, 2023
Unit 58
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 14, 2023Monday, October 16, 2023
Unit 59
BowSaturday, August 12, 2023Sunday, August 20, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, August 26, 2023Monday, August 28, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any Legal – Mobility Impaired OnlySaturday, September 30, 2023Monday, October 02, 2023
Any LegalSaturday, October 07, 2023Monday, October 09, 2023
Any Legal – Youth OnlySaturday, October 14, 2023Monday, October 16, 2023

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To hunt pronghorn on private land, hunters must obtain a private-land only pronghorn license and tag from NMDGF offices, license vendors, or online/by telephone at least 14 days before the hunt start date. The license must correspond to a public-land pronghorn draw hunt code for the unit, bag limit, sporting arm type, and season date. Written permission from the landowner is also required.

The deadline to apply for pronghorn draw licenses is March 22, 2023. A group of up to four hunters can apply per application for a public-land pronghorn draw license. The license will be mailed to successful applicants, which will include the hunt code, unit details, sporting-arm type, season dates, and bag limit. The license also comes with a tag with instructions for proper tagging. The E-Tag option is available for those who choose not to receive a physical license/tag.

NM Deer & Elk Hunting Licenses

To apply for draw licenses for deer, elk, pronghorn and Oryx in New Mexico, hunters must purchase a 2023-2024 game-hunting license or game-hunting & fishing license and HMAV if required. Licenses can be obtained online or by telephone during the draw application process. Successful applicants will receive a license/tag combination, but those who do not get a license will only be refunded the draw license fee. Application and full license fees must be paid when submitting the application.

License CategoriesResidentNonresident
Game-hunting License$15 $65
Game-hunting & Fishing License$30 Not Issued
Junior Game-hunting License$10 $15
Junior Game-hunting & Fishing License$15 Not Issued
Senior or Handicapped Game-hunting License$15 Not Issued
Senior or Handicapped Game-hunting & Fishing License$20 Not Issued
Disabled Veteran Game-hunting & Fishing License $10 Not Issued
Private-land Only Deer License – Standard$34 $270
Private-land Only Deer License – Quality$34 $355
Private-land Only Deer License – Junior/Senior$22 Not Issued
Private-land Only Pronghorn License$53 $270
Temporary Game-hunting License (4 days) Not Issued$33
Nongame Hunting LicenseNot Issued$65
Deer License
Standard (S)$41 $283
Quality (Q)$41 $368
High Demand (HD)$41 $368
Junior/Senior$29 Not issued
Pronghorn License$60 $283
Standard Elk License (Residents 18–64 years of age and all nonresidents)
A (Antlerless)$60 Not Issued
MB (Mature Bull)$90 $548
ES (Either Sex)$90 $548
High-Demand or Quality Elk License
A$60 Not Issued
MB$90 $773
ES$90 $773
Junior/Senior Elk License
A$58 Not issued
MB$58 Not issued
ES$58 Not issued

Hunting Regulations

  • The deadline for applying for deer draw licenses is March 17, 2021. A maximum of four hunters can apply per application. The license and tag, which includes information such as the hunt code, unit description, season dates, and bag limit, will be mailed to successful applicants, unless they choose the E-Tag option. The tag also contains instructions for proper tagging.
  • The fee types for deer draw licenses are S for standard hunts, Q for quality hunts, HD for high-demand hunts, and Q/HD for a combination of quality and high-demand hunts. If an allotted license has a lower fee than what was submitted during the application, the difference will be refunded.
  • Fourth Choice Hunts are a hunting license option for a specific quadrant of the state, where an applicant can choose to accept a license for any hunt in the selected quadrant. Success rates for these hunts may be low and not all hunts may be available. Applicants must select one of the four quadrants: The four quadrants are: NW (Units 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, or 14), NE (Units 41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, or 59), SW (Units 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, or 27), and SE (Units 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, or 40). Success rates for these hunts may be low and not all hunts may be available.
  • The assignment will always be for the same type of sporting arm as the first choice on the application. There are no refunds or opportunities to obtain a private-land only license if the applicant is dissatisfied with the hunt drawn.
  • The bag limit for deer hunting includes several categories: FAD (Fork antlered deer -white-tailed or mule deer), FAMD ( Fork antlered mule deer), FAWTD (Fork antlered white-tailed deer), ESWTD (Either sex white-tailed deer), A (Antlerless deer).
  • It is allowed to hunt an animal with a radiocollar, ear tag, or other human-made identifier. If a radiocollar is found, please contact the Department at (505) 476-8038 to return it as it contains important information that can be used again.
  • To hunt deer on private land in Units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4, and 5A, hunters must obtain an authorization code and a hunt code from the landowner and apply through the regular public draw. The application must be completed by March 22, 2023 and only one person per application may apply for private-land hunts in Unit 5A. Authorization codes and hunt codes must be obtained from the NMDGF Northwest Area office located in Albuquerque by calling 505-222-4710. Private-land only licenses are not issued by license vendors for hunts in these units.
  • Deer draw licenses allow hunters to hunt on open public lands within a specified unit or hunt area and private lands with written permission from the landowner. However, some areas such as military reservations, state and national parks, recreation areas, wildlife refuges and other locations may be closed to hunting or have restrictions. State wildlife management areas are generally closed unless they are designated as open for hunting.

New Mexico Elk & Deer tags

  1. After harvesting big-game animals, the carcass tag must be notched and attached to the kill before leaving the site.
  2. Antlered/horned big-game animals require an antler/horn tag in addition to the carcass tag.
  3. Any big-game kill must have a properly notched tag attached if left unattended in the field, vehicle, or camp.
  4. Carcass tag or handwritten E-Tag authorizes possession of big-game animals for a year.
  5. Do not remove backing on the tag until ready to use.
  6. Notch the date of kill on the tag and attach to the hock tendon of the animal.
  7. Do not leave any backing material on the tag. Leave entire tag visible and readable.
  8. Tags must remain attached until the big-game animal arrives at a taxidermist, processing facility, or place of final storage.

Instructions for Antlered and Horned Game Tag

Detach the antler tag from the backing and attach it to the main beam of the antler or horn close to the base so it does not slide off. Make sure the entire face of the tag is visible and readable.

E-Tag Instructions

E-Tag option requires hunters to show their license on the New Mexico E-Tag app on their smartphone. After harvesting a big-game animal or turkey, hunters must tag the animal using the “Tag My Animal” link in the app to receive their E-Tag number and other information. The E-Tag number, CIN, and date of kill must be written in permanent ink on durable material and attached to the animal. The same procedure must be followed for antlered/horned game.

E-Tags for Big Game

The E-Tag option for big-game hunting allows hunters to use a smartphone app (NM E-Tag) instead of carrying a physical license/carcass tag. Hunters must choose this option when purchasing or applying for their license and must be able to show their license on their phone. The E-Tag option cannot be used after a physical tag has been issued.

Tagging Instructions New Mexico Elk and deer
Tagging Instructions New Mexico/photo credit www.wildlife.state.nm.us

How to E-Tag an Elk or Deer?

  1. Hunters must download the NM E-Tag app prior to hunting and stay logged in while hunting.
  2. After harvesting an animal, the hunter must click the Tag My Animal link in the app to receive the E-Tag number, CIN, and date of kill.
  3. The E-Tag number, CIN, and date of kill must be handwritten on a durable material in permanent ink and attached to the animal.
  4. The app will work even without cell service, as long as the license is verified before leaving service.
  5. Hunters must still submit a harvest report even if they choose to E-Tag.

Tag Combo (License/Carcass)

A license/carcass tag combination will be provided when purchasing big-game or turkey licenses online, by phone, or in person at NMDGF offices. This single document is all a hunter needs to carry in the field, provided that the habitat stamp has been purchased prior to May 15, 2023.

How to obtain a License/Tag Combo?

The license/tag combo can be obtained in several ways in New Mexico. If purchased in person at a NMDGF office, the license/tag and permit will be available immediately. Big-game draw applicants who are successful will receive their license/tag by mail, unless they choose the E-Tag option. Online or telephone purchases for javelina and private-land Barbary sheep, deer, elk, oryx and pronghorn licenses must be made at least 14 days prior to the start of the hunt in order to receive the license/carcass tag by mail. The license/tag will be mailed to the address provided by the customer for each species. Customers can also obtain a $6 duplicate license/tag combo in person at NMDGF offices. If a duplicate tag is obtained, the original tag will be invalidated and it is illegal to use an invalidated license/tag.

Note: You may check the NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME & FISH website for any latest  updated tagging details.

FAQs related to New Mexico Deer and Elk hunting season

Are non-resident hunters allowed to hunt deer and elk in New Mexico?

Yes, Non-residents can hunt elk in New Mexico but must apply for the necessary license, stamp, and validation requirements through the state. The fees for a non-resident game hunting license are $65 and the license is non-refundable. In addition, a habitat management and access validation is required for $4 and a habitat stamp for $10 if hunting on BLM or USFS land.

What are the rules for baiting for deer and elk in New Mexico?

In New Mexico, hunting deer and elk over bait is allowed on private land from September 1st to December 31st in the Chronic Wasting Disease Management Zone. The use of scent-based deer lures made from deer or elk urine is illegal, but food plots are still allowed. The law restricts the use of bait to 10 gallons or less if the volume accessible to wildlife exceeds that amount.

How do I report a successful deer or elk hunt in New Mexico?

To report a successful deer or elk hunt in New Mexico, you can either log in to your account and click “Harvest Reporting” in the main menu, or you can call the Game Fish Information Center at 888-248-6866. According to the New Mexico wildlife website, your harvest report provides New Mexico Game and Fish with valuable information to effectively manage the state’s wildlife resources.

Can I hunt deer and elk on private land in New Mexico with permission from the owner?

Yes, you can hunt deer and elk on private land in New Mexico with permission from the owner. According to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, over-the-counter private-land opportunities are available for deer, pronghorn, and oryx, including elk licenses which are available by obtaining an authorization number from a landowner.

Dates & Regulations: Wildlife NM

John Lewis

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