NM Hunting Seasons & Public Land

New Mexico Hunting

New Mexico features diverse hunting from high desert to alpine forests. Elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and oryx are popular species, with most hunts allocated through the draw system.

1,436 Seasons6 Species62% Avg Harvest Rate

Seasons by Species

Antelope

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
Unit 10ArcheryAug 9Aug 1729%35%
Unit 10RifleAug 23Aug 2567%35%
Unit 10RifleAug 23Aug 2533%35%
Unit 12ArcheryAug 9Aug 170%39%
Unit 12RifleAug 23Aug 2550%39%
Unit 12RifleAug 23Aug 2575%39%

+ 189 more Antelope seasons

Bear

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
GMU 1ArcherySep 1Sep 24
GMU 1RifleSep 25Dec 15
GMU 10ArcherySep 1Sep 24
GMU 10RifleSep 25Dec 15
GMU 11ArcherySep 1Sep 24

Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:

New Mexico Official Hunting Regulations →

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See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for New Mexico on our interactive hunting map.

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