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 application opens for pheasant, Sandhill crane permits

July 15 @ 10:00 am - August 12 @ 5:00 pm

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.

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 [...]

Hunter Education

August 1 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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 [...]

Hunter Education

August 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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 [...]

Aug. 12 is the deadline to apply for pheasant and Sandhill crane draw permits. Applications must be completed by 5 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Applications can be made through your online account or by phone at 888-248-6866.