New Mexico Hunting Seasons

Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of New Mexico. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to New Mexico state resources.

New Mexico Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery (Mule Deer & Whitetail)

August 23 – September 14, 2025 (draw required)

Muzzleloader (Mule Deer)

October 11–19, 2025 (draw required)

Rifle – Deer (Various Units)

October 18 – November 9, 2025 (general units; draw or OTC depending on unit)

Deer Youth/Senior Season

October 11–12, 2025 (youth and disabled veteran season)

New Mexico Elk Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Elk

August 23 – September 14, 2025 (draw)

Muzzleloader Elk

September 20 – September 28, 2025 (draw)

Rifle Elk – Bull

October 11 – November 16, 2025 (dates vary by unit; draw required)

Rifle Elk – Antlerless

November 1–16, 2025 (draw; select units)

New Mexico Turkey Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey (Select Units)

October 1–31, 2025 (archery and firearm; some units OTC, others draw)

Spring Turkey – Youth

April 11–12, 2026

Spring Turkey – General

April 13 – May 10, 2026 (Merriam’s; units vary)

New Mexico Antelope 2025

Archery Antelope

August 16 – September 7, 2025 (draw; select units)

Rifle Antelope

September 27 – October 5, 2025 (draw)

All New Mexico big game hunts require draw licenses issued by the Department of Game & Fish. Visit New Mexico Department of Game & Fish for regulations and draw deadlines.

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Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of New Mexico Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated New Mexico state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

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Season	Season Begins	Season Ends	Game	Hunting Type	Type Details	Zone	Bag / Tag	Other Info	Season Length
	August 4, 2025	August 12, 2025	Antelope	General	None	Unit 14, 46, 48, 54, 55	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	9
	August 4, 2025	August 12, 2025	Antelope	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	9
	August 6, 2025	August 8, 2025	Antelope	Muzzleloader	Youth only.	Unit 4.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
	August 9, 2025	August 17, 2025	Antelope	General	Youth Only	. Units 2, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 47, 56, 58, 59	N/A	Unit 4	9
	August 13, 2025	August 15, 2025	Antelope	Any Weapon Limited	Youth	Not specified. Check state resources.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
	August 13, 2025	August 15, 2025	Antelope	Any Weapon	None	Unit 14, 46, 48, 54, 55	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
	August 13, 2025	August 15, 2025	Antelope	Any Weapon	None	Units 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 47, 56, 58, 59.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
	August 20, 2025	August 22, 2025	Antelope	Any Weapon	None	Units 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 47, 56, 58, 59.	N/A	Mobility Impaired Only.	3
	August 20, 2025	August 22, 2025	Antelope	Any Weapon	None	Units 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 47, 50, 52, 56, 57, 58, 59.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
	August 20, 2025	August 22, 2025	Antelope	Any Weapon	None	Unit 14, 46, 48, 54, 55	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
	August 20, 2025	August 22, 2025	Antelope	Muzzleloader	None	Units 29 (Youth only), 50, and 52	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
	August 20, 2025	August 22, 2025	Antelope	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 50, 52	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
	August 23, 2025	August 25, 2025	Antelope	Any Weapon	None	Unit 14, 46, 48, 54, 55	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
	August 23, 2025	August 25, 2025	Antelope	Any Weapon	None	Units 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 47, 56, 58, 59.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
	August 27, 2025	August 29, 2025	Antelope	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 29	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
	September 3, 2025	September 4, 2025	Antelope	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 28 (McGregor Range)	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	2
	October 15, 2025	October 17, 2025	Antelope	Any Weapon	Youth Only.	Units 41, 47, 56, 57, 58, 59	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
	August 16, 2025	August 31, 2025	Bear	Any Weapon	None	Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11.	N/A	See regulations for units. Dogs allowed.	16
	September 1, 2025	September 24, 2025	Bear	Any Weapon	Bow	Zone 1-14.	N/A	Dogs not allowed.	24
	September 25, 2025	December 15, 2025	Bear	Any Weapon	None	Zone 1-14.	N/A	Seasons vary depending on unit. See regulations. Dogs allowed.	82
	November 1, 2025	March 15, 2026	Bobcat	General	None	Statewide	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	135
	January 1, 2025	December 31, 2025	Coyote	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	No limit.	No closed season.	365
	September 1, 2025	September 24, 2025	Deer	General	Bow	Unit 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 56, 57, 58, 59.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	24
	September 1, 2025	January 31, 2026	Deer	General	None	Statewide.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	153
	September 1, 2025	September 24, 2025	Deer	General	Bow	Unit 8, 46, 54, 55.	N/A	Private lands only. Unlimited tags available in most areas.	24
	September 27, 2025	October 3, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 9, 52.	N/A	Special restrictions on muzzleloader type. See regulations	7
	September 27, 2025	October 3, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 2, 7, 10, 14, 41, 42, 45, 47, 48, 56, 57, 58, 59.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	7
	September 27, 2025	October 3, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Units 8, 46, 54, 55 and 55B private lands only. Unlimited tags available in most areas.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	7
	October 1, 2025	October 5, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 6	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
	October 15, 2025	November 27, 2025	Deer	Any Legal Weapon	None	Unit 8, 46, 54, 55, 55B.	N/A	Sesaon dates vary by unit. Check regulations for unit specific dates. Private lands only. Unlimited tags available in most areas.	44
	October 22, 2025	December 18, 2025	Deer	Any Legal Weapon	None	Unit 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59. Seasons vary by unit. Please check regulations.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	58
	October 22, 2025	October 26, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 33.	N/A	Special restrictions on muzzleloader type. See regulations	5
	October 22, 2025	October 26, 2025	Deer	General	None	Unit 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 43.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
	October 29, 2025	November 2, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
	November 5, 2025	November 9, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 34	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
	November 12, 2025	November 16, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 12	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
	December 3, 2025	December 7, 2025	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 19	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
	January 1, 2026	January 15, 2026	Deer	General	Bow	Unit 2, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	15
	September 1, 2025	October 28, 2025	Dove	General	None	South Zone	Mourning dove daily bag limit of 15.	Check state DNR for more details.	58
	September 1, 2025	November 29, 2025	Dove	General	None	North Zone	Mourning dove daily bag limit of 15.	Check state DNR for more details.	90
	December 1, 2025	January 1, 2026	Dove	General	None	South Zone	Mourning dove daily bag limit of 15.	Check state DNR for more details.	32
	September 10, 2025	September 18, 2025	Duck	General	None	North and South Zone	See regulations for bag limits.	September Teal.	9
	October 8, 2025	January 11, 2026	Duck	General	None	North Zone	See regulations for bag limits.	Check state DNR for more details.	96
	October 19, 2025	January 31, 2026	Duck	General	None	North and South Zone	See regulations for bag limits.	Check state DNR for more details.	105
	October 28, 2025	January 31, 2026	Duck	General	None	South Zone	See regulations for bag limits.	Check state DNR for more details.	96
	September 1, 2024	December 21, 2025	Elk	General	Bow	Seasons vary by unit.	N/A	See regulations.	477
	September 15, 2024	September 24, 2024	Elk	General	Bow	Unit 2, 4, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6C, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16A, 22, 16C, 16B/22, 16C16D, 16E, 17, 21A, 21B, 23, 24, 34, 36, 45, 48, 49, 50-53.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	10
	September 1, 2025	January 31, 2026	Elk	General	None	Statewide.	N/A	Check regulations for more info.	153
	September 1, 2025	September 14, 2025	Elk	General	Bow	Unit 2, 4, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6C, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16A, 22, 16C, 16B/22, 16C16D, 16E, 17, 21A, 21B, 23, 24, 34, 36, 45, 48, 49, 50-53.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	14
	October 1, 2025	December 31, 2025	Elk	Any Weapon	None	Unit 4.	N/A	License limited to any five consecutive days within a season	92
	October 8, 2025	January 22, 2026	Elk	Any Weapon	None	Seasons vary by unit.	N/A	See regulations.	107
	October 8, 2025	December 31, 2025	Elk	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 2, 6A, 6C, 7, 10, 36, 45, 48, 52, 53 (Also includes Crossbow and Archery) (License limited to any five consecutive days within a season listed)	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	85
	October 8, 2025	October 12, 2025	Elk	Muzzleloader	Youth, Bow	Unit 13, 15, 17.	N/A	Limited to 5 consecutive days within the hunt period.	5
	October 8, 2025	December 14, 2025	Elk	Muzzleloader	None	Seasons vary by unit	N/A	. See regulations.	68
	October 8, 2025	October 12, 2025	Elk	General	Youth	Unit 16C, 16E, 23, 24, 34.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
	October 8, 2025	December 31, 2025	Elk	Any Weapon	None	Unit 5A, 5B, 12, 16B/22, 21A, 21B, 49, 50, 51	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	85
	October 15, 2025	December 31, 2025	Elk	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 9, 13, 15, 16E, 17, 23, 24, 34	N/A	Also includes Crossbow and Archery) (License limited to any five consecutive days within a season listed).	78
	October 15, 2025	December 31, 2025	Elk	Any Weapon	None	Unit 2, 10, 6A, 6C, 7, 16A, 16C, 16D, 36, 45, 48, 52, 53.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	78
	October 22, 2025	December 31, 2025	Elk	Any Weapon	None	Unit 16E, 23, 24, 34.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	71
	January 1, 2026	January 31, 2026	Elk	Muzzleloader	Antlerless elk only	Unit 13.	N/A	(Also includes Crossbow and Archery) (License limited to any five consecutive days within a season listed).	31
	November 1, 2024	March 15, 2025	Statewide	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	135
	September 24, 2025	October 9, 2025	Goose	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Canada goose daily bag limit 4, white-fronted daily bag limit 10, light goose daily bag limit 20.	Check state DNR for more details.	16
	October 17, 2025	January 31, 2026	Goose	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Canada goose daily bag limit 4, white-fronted daily bag limit 10, light goose daily bag limit 20.	Check state DNR for more details.	107
	October 17, 2025	January 31, 2026	Goose	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Light goose daily bag limit of 50.	Check state DNR for more details.	107
	October 17, 2025	January 31, 2026	Goose	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Dark goose daily bag limit of 5.	Check state DNR for more details.	107
	November 2, 2025	January 31, 2026	Goose	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Canada goose daily bag limit 4, white-fronted daily bag limit 10, light goose daily bag limit 20.	Check state DNR for more details.	91
	December 19, 2025	January 31, 2026	Goose	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Canada and White-fronted goose daily bag limit of 2.	Check state DNR for more details.	44
	February 1, 2026	March 10, 2026	Goose	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Light goose no limit.	Check state DNR for more details.	38
	September 1, 2025	December 31, 2025	Grouse	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Daily bag limit of 3.	Dusky (Blue)	122
	January 1, 2026	March 31, 2026	Javelina	General	None	Statewide except Unit 19, 23-28.	N/A	OTC	90
	April 1, 2025	March 31, 2026	Mountain lion	General	None	Statewide	N/A	OTC	365
	December 8, 2025	December 11, 2025	Pheasant	General	None	Statewide	Daily bag limit of 3 males.	Excludes Valencia County.	4
	November 15, 2025	February 15, 2026	Quail	General	None	Statewide	Daily bag limit of 15.	Check state DNR for more details.	93
	October 29, 2025	November 1, 2025	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Estancia Valley	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	4
	October 29, 2025	January 29, 2026	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Eastern	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	93
	October 29, 2025	November 6, 2025	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Southwestern	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	9
	November 3, 2025	November 6, 2025	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Estancia Valley	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	4
	November 12, 2025	November 13, 2025	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Middle Rio Grande Valley	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
	November 26, 2025	November 27, 2025	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Middle Rio Grande Valley	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
	December 10, 2025	December 11, 2025	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Middle Rio Grande Valley	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
	January 7, 2026	January 8, 2026	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Middle Rio Grande Valley	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
	January 7, 2026	January 8, 2026	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Southwestern	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
	January 14, 2026	January 15, 2026	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Middle Rio Grande Valley	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	2
	August 5, 2025	January 31, 2026	Bighorn Sheep	General	None	Unit 16B, 22, 23, 24, 45, 53, 55, 49, 50, 58. Seasons vary by unit.	N/A	Rocky Mountain Ram	180
	August 12, 2025	January 3, 2026	Bighorn Sheep	General	None	Unit 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 27.	N/A	Desert Ram	145
	September 2, 2025	September 30, 2025	Bighorn Sheep	General	None	Unit 45, 49, 50, 53.	N/A	,Rocky Mountain Ewe, Bow Only.	29
	September 17, 2025	December 19, 2025	Bighorn Sheep	General	None	Unit 45, 49, 50, and 53.	N/A	Rocky Mountain Ewe	94
	September 1, 2025	September 30, 2025	Turkey	General	Bow	Unit 5B, 6A, 6C, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15-17, 21-24, 29, 32, 34, 36-37, 40-42, 45-48, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59.	N/A	Fall over the counter.	30
	November 1, 2025	November 30, 2025	Turkey	Any Weapon	None	Unit 5B, 6A, 6C, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15-17, 21-24, 29, 32, 34, 36-37, 40-42, 45-48, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59.	N/A	Fall over the counter.	30
	April 15, 2026	May 10, 2026	Turkey	General	None	Unit 4, 5, 6A, 6C, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15-18, 20-24, 29, 32, 34, 36-39, 40-43, 45-49, 51-53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59.	N/A	OTC	26
Season	Season Begins	Season Ends		Hunting Type		Zone