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.

Draw results available for pheasant, Sandhill crane hunts

August 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Results for pheasant and Sandhill crane draw permits will be available online at https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us, by telephone at 888-248-6866, or at New Mexico Department of Wildlife offices on Aug. 19. Permits can be printed on standard paper after the appropriate license(s) is/are purchased.

Hunter Education Instructor Coffee Talk

August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hunter Education instructors are encouraged to attend this online meeting to touch base about the program, introduce new staff, answer any questions and have discussions on engagement. Click here to join the Zoom meeting.

Waterfowl Hunting Workshop

August 30 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife, in conjunction with Roadrunner Hunting Retriever Club, will host a beginner adult waterfowl hunting workshop at the Department's Northwest Area Office in Albuquerque on Sunday, Aug. 30. Participants will learn hunting techniques, waterfowl identification, necessary gear, rules and regulations, locations, dog use and calls. Open to adults with little [...]

Small Game Hunting Camp

September 25 @ 12:00 pm - September 27 @ 12:00 pm

Spend a weekend bonding with your family and learning skills that will last a lifetime. Join us for our Family Small Game Hunting Camp! Learn squirrel identification, rules and regulation, shotgun shooting, squirrel hunting techniques and how to field dress a squirrel. Open to families who have never hunted at all or who have never [...]