New Mexico Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for New Mexico, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 9 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
New Mexico Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for New Mexico including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
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Oct 31 - Nov 4, 2026
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Recorded Season Windows
All New Mexico hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 4 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sep 1-24, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Archery - draw | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 31 - Nov 4, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-09; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | DER-1-101 — Unit2A private-land fork-antlered deer draw-license subset | Opens in 17d | Actual current index-linked2026–27 guide table55: Unit2A including Pine River WMA, DER-1-101 Any Legal Oct31–Nov4, FAD fork-antlered deer. Only legal-rifle private-land subset under matching draw license with written permission reviewed; not individual permission. Pine River/public lands excluded here. Illustrated page30 example says Nov1–5, contrary to actual table55; example dates not used. Page30 permits shoulder-fired centerfire firearms at least .22, expanding/fragmenting bullets, no FMJ/tracer/fully automatic. Check current license/tag/hunt dates, unit/property boundaries, fork-antler/sex/bag, firearm/ammunition, CWD, hours/reporting, permission/closures and amendments. No private-land-only license, youth/other hunts/methods or license-count/fee refresh. Eight history rows/old license metadata remain unverified. | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 1 - Nov 30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Varies by GMU - draw | |
| Muzzleloader | Oct 1-14, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Muzzleloader hunts | |
Elk 2 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | Sep 1-24, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Archery - draw | |
| Rifle/Firearm | Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Multiple seasons - draw | |
Turkey 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Apr 15 - May 15, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Spring - draw | |
Pronghorn 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 1 - Oct 31, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Draw required | |
Bear 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Aug 15 - Nov 30, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Over-the-counter | |
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New Mexico Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
- Available Species
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- Bear
- Deer
- Elk
- Pronghorn
- Turkey
- Hunting Methods
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- Archery
- Rifle/Firearm
- Muzzleloader
- Any Legal Method
- Wildlife Agency
- New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for New Mexico
Only DER-1-101 Unit2A private-land fork-antlered deer legal-rifle dates Oct31–Nov4,2026 reviewed from actual current guide table55. Matching draw license/written permission required. Page30 illustrative Nov1–5 dates not used. Public/Pine River WMA/private-land-only/youth/other hunts excluded. Licenses/tags, boundaries, fork-antler/sex/bag, firearms/ammunition, CWD, hours/reporting, permissions/closures/amendments need checks. Eight history rows/license metadata unverified; not individual permission.
Hunting Method Legend
New Mexico Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in New Mexico
What are the hunting season dates for New Mexico?
Recorded New Mexico entries cover Bear, Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Turkey. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in New Mexico?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-01 to 2025-09-24; 2026-10-31 to 2026-11-04; 2025-10-01 to 2025-11-30; 2025-10-01 to 2025-10-14. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does New Mexico require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current New Mexico agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-14 UTC in New Mexico?
The next recorded window is Deer starting Oct 31, 2026. Check its row evidence and current regulations; the record may be unverified.
What should I know about hunting in New Mexico?
Only DER-1-101 Unit2A private-land fork-antlered deer legal-rifle dates Oct31–Nov4,2026 reviewed from actual current guide table55. Matching draw license/written permission required. Page30 illustrative Nov1–5 dates not used. Public/Pine River WMA/private-land-only/youth/other hunts excluded. Licenses/tags, boundaries, fork-antler/sex/bag, firearms/ammunition, CWD, hours/reporting, permissions/closures/amendments need checks. Eight history rows/license metadata unverified; not individual permission.
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