Hunting Calendar
Welcome to our hunting calendar, posting the year’s events, deadlines, and important date announcements from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
For specific calendar dates and information by species, please reference the latest NM Hunting Rules & Info booklet found in publications. The full department-wide calendar can be found under Home → NMDGF Calendar.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will begin accepting applications for draw Sandhill crane and pheasant permits beginning July 16 at 10 a.m. Applications can be made through your online account or by phone at 888-248-6866. The application deadline for draw Sandhill crane and pheasant permits is Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m.
NMDOW will partner with the US Fish and Wildlife Service in hosting an Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp. This camp is open to youth ages 10 to 17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. Camp is free, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. Participants will learn safe and responsible [...]
Registration opens on July 18 at 9 a.m. and is conducted through the student's Customer ID Number (CIN) Account. Once in the account, click on Hunter Education, then click the Register for Hunter Ed Classes button and follow the prompts. What do I need for class: Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual [...]
Registration opens on July 18 at 9 a.m. and is conducted through the student's Customer ID Number (CIN) Account. Once in the account, click on Hunter Education, then click the Register for Hunter Ed Classes button and follow the prompts. What do I need for class: Obtain a copy of the hunter education student manual [...]
- Jul15

Draw application opens for pheasant, Sandhill crane permits
July 15 @ 10:00 am - August 12 @ 5:00 pmThe New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will begin accepting applications for draw Sandhill
- Jul31

Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp
July 31 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pmNMDOW will partner with the US Fish and Wildlife Service in hosting an Advanced Hunter
- Aug1

Hunter Education
August 1 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmRegistration opens on July 18 at 9 a.m. and is conducted through the student’s Customer
- Aug2

Hunter Education
August 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmRegistration opens on July 18 at 9 a.m. and is conducted through the student’s Customer
- Aug12

Deadline to apply for pheasant and Sandhill crane draw permits
August 12 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pmAug. 12 is the deadline to apply for pheasant and Sandhill crane draw permits. Applications