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New Mexico Department of Game & Fish

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Last Updated: 12/30/2011

 

Our Mission: To provide and maintain an adequate supply of wildlife and fish within the state of New Mexico by utilizing a flexible management system that provides for their protection, conservation, regulation, propagation, and for their use as public recreation and food supply.

 

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Hunters: Say goodbye to paper applications.

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Issues and Answers
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Online License System

Access the Online License System to obtain your Customer Identification Number, apply for draw hunts, purchase licenses, print free permits, check draw results and more.

Proposals for Public Comment

Current proposals for State Game Commission consideration.

Trapping and Hunting in Wolf Country

For rules and information on hunting and trapping in wolf country, click here.

OHV Information

ohv riders Hunting with your OHV?
Know B4 U Go
dove Open Gate: Private land hunting access
fishingclass Schedule a free fishing clinic for your school or community.
sandhill crane Birding at Bernardo Wildlife Area -- Take the new auto tour!
hunter education Become a volunteer hunter education instructor.

Dec. 30: Eagle Nest Lake open for ice fishing; unlimited take of pike begins Jan. 17

Dec. 27: San Juan River habitat work opens more trophy trout fishing

Dec. 20: Two antelope shot and left to rot south of Estancia

Dec. 14: Ice too dangerous for fishing at Fenton Lake

>Watch Game Commission meeting live from governor's website

Dec. 12: Eagle Nest Lake pike, youth elk hunts on Game Commission agenda

>"Dirty Jobs" television show features Department fish squeezers

Nov. 29: Eagle Nest Lake closed to boating, open for bank fishing

 

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Rules and Information

 

2011-12 Big-game and Trapper Rules & Information booklet

2012-2013
Big Game & Furbearer
[PDF]

Interactive version

 

 

Fishing rib cover 2011-2012

Fishing [PDF]

Interactive version

 

small game and waterfowl rules 2011-2012

Small Game [PDF]

Interactive version

 

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