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.

EPLUS PMZ Landowner Lists July 6 @ 8-11 AM Visit the EPLUS webpage to learn more about the program. Click on the “How do I obtain a Primary or Special Zone authorization or Secondary Zone Ranch Code?” menu item to obtain a copy of the lists.

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.

The deadline to apply for the following hunts is at 5 p.m. MDT on July 15: Oryx hunts for injured military service members on White Sands Missile Range Pronghorn hunts for resident Purple Heart recipients on Melrose Air Force Base Pronghorn hunts for resident Purple Heart recipients on Melrose Air Force Base You may apply [...]

Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp

July 17 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

This camp is open to youth ages 10-17 who are accompanied by a registered adult. The camp is free, meals will be provided and participants will tent-camp on the property. Participants will learn safe and responsible firearms handling, ethical hunting behaviors, conservation, wildlife identification and basic survival skills. Additionally, participants will learn from Department conservation [...]

Advanced Hunter Education Skills Camp

July 31 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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 [...]