Elk Oct 1–Dec 31. Deer Oct 1–Dec 31.
New Mexico hunting seasons cover 1,436 season dates across 70 GMUs for Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn and more. Many big game hunts are draw or limited-entry, so confirm application windows before the deadline. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and gmu.
Season data sourced from the New Mexico wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 1 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| GMU 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 24 | — | — |
| GMU 10 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Oct 15 | 11% | 35% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Oct 18 — Oct 22 | 23% | 35% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 19 | 20% | 35% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Dec 6 — Dec 10 | 14% | 35% |
| Unit 10 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 14 | 17% | 35% |
| GMU 10 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 24 | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Archery | Sep 15 — Sep 24 | 15% | 35% |
| GMU 11 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| GMU 11 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 24 | — | — |
| GMU 12 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Unit 12 | Rifle | Oct 11 — Oct 15 | 50% | 39% |
| Unit 12 | Rifle | Oct 18 — Oct 22 | 35% | 39% |
| Unit 12 | Rifle | Oct 25 — Oct 29 | 35% | 39% |
| Unit 12 | Rifle | Nov 15 — Nov 19 | 32% | 39% |
| Unit 12 | Rifle | Nov 22 — Nov 26 | 29% | 39% |
| Unit 12 | Rifle | Nov 29 — Dec 3 | 43% | 39% |
| Unit 12 | Rifle | Dec 6 — Dec 10 | 46% | 39% |
| Unit 12 | Archery | Dec 13 — Dec 17 | 0% | 39% |
| Unit 12 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 14 | 48% | 39% |
| GMU 12 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 24 | — | — |
| Unit 12 | Archery | Sep 15 — Sep 24 | 38% | 39% |
+ 465 more Elk seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 1 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| GMU 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 24 | — | — |
| GMU 1 | Muzzleloader | Sep 27 — Oct 3 | — | — |
| GMU 10 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Oct 25 — Oct 29 | 19% | 35% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Oct 25 — Oct 29 | 42% | 35% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Nov 1 — Nov 5 | 17% | 35% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 12 | 19% | 35% |
+ 492 more Deer seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 10 | Archery | Aug 9 — Aug 17 | 29% | 35% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Aug 23 — Aug 25 | 67% | 35% |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Aug 23 — Aug 25 | 33% | 35% |
| Unit 12 | Archery | Aug 9 — Aug 17 | 0% | 39% |
| Unit 12 | Rifle | Aug 23 — Aug 25 | 50% | 39% |
| Unit 12 | Rifle | Aug 23 — Aug 25 | 75% | 39% |
| Unit 12 | Rifle | Oct 4 — Oct 6 | 88% | 39% |
| Unit 12 | Rifle | Oct 4 — Oct 6 | 64% | 39% |
+ 187 more Antelope seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMU 1 | Rifle | Sep 25 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| GMU 1 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 24 | — | — |
| GMU 10 | Rifle | Sep 25 — Dec 15 | — | — |
| GMU 10 | Archery | Sep 1 — Sep 24 | — | — |
| GMU 11 | Rifle | Sep 25 — Dec 15 | — | — |
New Mexico hunting season currently spans Oct 1 to Dec 31 for Elk, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by gmu and weapon. This page lists 1,436 New Mexico season dates across 70 GMUs.
New Mexico offers hunting for 6 species, including Elk, Mule Deer, Pronghorn and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
New Mexico is divided into 70 GMUs. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.
Yes. Many New Mexico big game hunts are allocated by draw or limited-entry tags rather than sold over the counter. Always confirm application windows on the official New Mexico wildlife agency site before the deadline.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for New Mexico on our interactive hunting map.
Also see New Mexico public land, license, and regulations.