MONDAY IS DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR N.M. BIG-GAME HUNTING LICENSES
Hunters have until 5 p.m. Monday, March 28, to submit their applications for New Mexico big-game hunting licenses for the 2011-2012 seasons. The deadline is earlier this year to allow hunters to take advantage of discounts available when they buy combination hunting and fishing licenses.
The Department of Game and Fish is expecting more than 130,000 applications for about 62,500 licenses for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, Barbary sheep, ibex and javelina. The deadline to apply through the online licensing system at www.wildlife.state.nm.us is 5 p.m. MDT March 28. Paper applications must be postmarked on or before March 28, or delivered to the Santa Fe office by 5 p.m. March 28.
“The earlier deadline will allow hunters to save some money by buying combination licenses, and to have full use of their license when the license year begins April 1,” said Alexa Sandoval, the Department’s chief of administrative services.
Online applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid missing the deadline because of forgotten passwords or other computer-related issues at the last minute. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applicants are reminded that everyone applying for a public-land license or permit, or purchasing a license via a private land authorization or the Valles Caldera must first obtain a free Customer ID Number online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us or in person from any Department office. This number must be included on each application, paper or online, or the application will be rejected.
Hunters who held deer or elk licenses for the 2010-2011 season must have reported their harvest results before applying. Hunters who fail to report their 2010-2011 harvest results -- successful or not -- will have their 2011-2012 applications rejected. Harvest reports can be submitted online at www.newmexico-hunt.com or by calling toll-free (888) 248-6866. There will be an $8 late fee charged for hunters who missed the Feb. 15 reporting deadline. Furbearer hunters and trappers must report their 2010-2011 harvest results by April 7 or their applications for 2011-2012 big-game licenses will be rejected.
For more information about big-game hunting and trapping in New Mexico, please consult the 2011-2012 Big Game & Trapper Rules and Information Booklet, available at all license vendors, Department offices, and online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us. Information also is available by calling (505) 476-8000.
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