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.

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New Mexico State Hunting Season 2022 - 2023

The information provided is meant to inform New Mexico hunters of the available hunting seasons for antelope, bear, deer, elk, mountain lion, javelina, quail, dusky (blue) grouse, pheasant, dove , sandhill crane , ducks, goose, and more. It provides the start date as well as the end date of each hunting season. It enables hunters to know when and which animals they can hunt during a given time of year. This is especially important for conservation purposes, as it ensures the hunting of each species does not go beyond their recommended limits. It also provides an opportunity for hunter’s to plan trips according to the availability of certain game species in certain seasons.

Interactive New Mexico Hunting Season Discovery

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
Antelope > Bow (Private Land)	August 4, 2022	August 12, 2022	Antelope	General	None	Unit 14, 46, 48, 54, 55	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	9
Antelope > Bow Limited	August 4, 2022	August 12, 2022	Antelope	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	9
Antelope > Muzzleloader (Private Land) 1	August 6, 2022	August 8, 2022	Antelope	Muzzleloader	Youth only.	Unit 4.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
Antelope > Bow Private Land	August 9, 2022	August 17, 2022	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
Antelope > Any Weapon Limited > Youth 1	August 13, 2022	August 15, 2022	Antelope	Any Weapon Limited	Youth	Not specified. Check state resources.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
Antelope > Any Weapon (Private Land) 1	August 13, 2022	August 15, 2022	Antelope	Any Weapon	None	Unit 14, 46, 48, 54, 55	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
Antelope > Any Weapon Limited 1	August 13, 2022	August 15, 2022	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
Antelope > Any Weapon > Mobility Impaired	August 20, 2022	August 22, 2022	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
Antelope > Any Weapon Limited 2	August 20, 2022	August 22, 2022	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
Antelope > Any Weapon (Private Land) 2	August 20, 2022	August 22, 2022	Antelope	Any Weapon	None	Unit 14, 46, 48, 54, 55	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
Antelope > 2 Muzzleloader Limited	August 20, 2022	August 22, 2022	Antelope	Muzzleloader	None	Units 29 (Youth only), 50, and 52	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
Antelope > 1st Muzzleloader Limited	August 20, 2022	August 22, 2022	Antelope	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 50, 52	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
Antelope > Any Weapon (Private Land) 3	August 23, 2022	August 25, 2022	Antelope	Any Weapon	None	Unit 14, 46, 48, 54, 55	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
Antelope > Any Weapon Limited 3	August 23, 2022	August 25, 2022	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
Antelope > 3 Muzzleloader Limited	August 27, 2022	August 29, 2022	Antelope	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 29	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
Antelope > 4 Muzzleloader Limited	September 3, 2022	September 4, 2022	Antelope	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 28 (McGregor Range)	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	2
Antelope > Any Weapon Limited > Youth 2	October 15, 2022	October 17, 2022	Antelope	Any Weapon	Youth Only.	Units 41, 47, 56, 57, 58, 59	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	3
Bear > Early Any Weapon	August 16, 2022	August 31, 2022	Bear	Any Weapon	None	Zone 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11.	N/A	See regulations for units. Dogs allowed.	16
Bear > Bow	September 1, 2022	September 24, 2022	Bear	Any Weapon	Bow	Zone 1-14.	N/A	Dogs not allowed.	24
Bear > Late Any Weapon	September 25, 2022	December 15, 2022	Bear	Any Weapon	None	Zone 1-14.	N/A	Seasons vary depending on unit. See regulations. Dogs allowed.	82
Bobcat	November 1, 2022	March 15, 2023	Bobcat	General	None	Statewide	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	135
Coyote	January 1, 2022	December 31, 2022	Coyote	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	No limit.	No closed season.	365
Deer > Early Bow Draw Limited	September 1, 2022	September 24, 2022	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
Deer > Premium Statewide	September 1, 2022	January 31, 2023	Deer	General	None	Statewide.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	153
Deer > Bow (Private Land)	September 1, 2022	September 24, 2022	Deer	General	Bow	Unit 8, 46, 54, 55.	N/A	Private lands only. Unlimited tags available in most areas.	24
Deer > Early Restricted Muzzleloader	September 27, 2022	October 3, 2022	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 9, 52.	N/A	Special restrictions on muzzleloader type. See regulations	7
Deer > 1st Muzzleloader Limited	September 27, 2022	October 3, 2022	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
Deer > Muzzleloader (Private Land)	September 27, 2022	October 3, 2022	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
Deer > 2 Muzzleloader Limited	October 1, 2022	October 5, 2022	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 6	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
Deer > Any Legal Weapon (Private Land)	October 15, 2022	November 27, 2022	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
Deer > Any Weapon Draw Limited	October 22, 2022	December 18, 2022	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
Deer > Late Restricted Muzzleloader	October 22, 2022	October 26, 2022	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 33.	N/A	Special restrictions on muzzleloader type. See regulations	5
Deer>3 Muzzleloader Limited	October 22, 2022	October 26, 2022	Deer	General	None	Unit 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 43.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
Deer > 4 Muzzleloader Limited	October 29, 2022	November 2, 2022	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
Deer > 5th Muzzleloader Limited	November 5, 2022	November 9, 2022	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 34	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
Deer > 6th Muzzleloader Limited	November 12, 2022	November 16, 2022	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 12	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
Deer > 7th Muzzleloader Limited	December 3, 2022	December 7, 2022	Deer	Muzzleloader	None	Unit 19	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
Deer > Late Bow Draw Limited	January 1, 2023	January 15, 2023	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
Dove > South Zone (Early season)	September 1, 2022	October 28, 2022	Dove	General	None	South Zone	Mourning dove daily bag limit of 15.	Check state DNR for more details.	58
Dove > North Zone	September 1, 2022	November 29, 2022	Dove	General	None	North Zone	Mourning dove daily bag limit of 15.	Check state DNR for more details.	90
Dove > South Zone (Late season)	December 1, 2022	January 1, 2023	Dove	General	None	South Zone	Mourning dove daily bag limit of 15.	Check state DNR for more details.	32
Duck > Central Flyway North and South Zone	September 10, 2022	September 18, 2022	Duck	General	None	North and South Zone	See regulations for bag limits.	September Teal.	9
Duck > Central Flyway > North Zone	October 8, 2022	January 11, 2023	Duck	General	None	North Zone	See regulations for bag limits.	Check state DNR for more details.	96
Duck > Pacific Flyway > North and South Zone	October 19, 2022	January 31, 2023	Duck	General	None	North and South Zone	See regulations for bag limits.	Check state DNR for more details.	105
Duck > Central Flyway > South Zone	October 28, 2022	January 31, 2023	Duck	General	None	South Zone	See regulations for bag limits.	Check state DNR for more details.	96
Elk > Bow Limited	September 1, 2021	December 21, 2022	Elk	General	Bow	Seasons vary by unit.	N/A	See regulations.	477
Elk > Bow > Late (Private Land)	September 15, 2021	September 24, 2021	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
Elk > Premium Statewide	September 1, 2022	January 31, 2023	Elk	General	None	Statewide.	N/A	Check regulations for more info.	153
Elk > Bow > Early (Private Land)	September 1, 2022	September 14, 2022	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
Elk > Any Weapon 1 (Private Land)	October 1, 2022	December 31, 2022	Elk	Any Weapon	None	Unit 4.	N/A	License limited to any five consecutive days within a season	92
Elk > Any Weapon Limited	October 8, 2022	January 22, 2023	Elk	Any Weapon	None	Seasons vary by unit.	N/A	See regulations.	107
Elk > Muzzleloader 1 (Private Land)	October 8, 2022	December 31, 2022	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
Elk > Youth Bow & Muzzleloader (Private land)	October 8, 2022	October 12, 2022	Elk	Muzzleloader	Youth, Bow	Unit 13, 15, 17.	N/A	Limited to 5 consecutive days within the hunt period.	5
Elk > Muzzleloader Limited	October 8, 2022	December 14, 2022	Elk	Muzzleloader	None	Seasons vary by unit	N/A	. See regulations.	68
Elk > Youth Any Weapon (Private Land)	October 8, 2022	October 12, 2022	Elk	General	Youth	Unit 16C, 16E, 23, 24, 34.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	5
Elk > Any Weapon 2 (Private land)	October 8, 2022	December 31, 2022	Elk	Any Weapon	None	Unit 5A, 5B, 12, 16B/22, 21A, 21B, 49, 50, 51	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	85
Elk > Muzzleloader 2 (Private Land)	October 15, 2022	December 31, 2022	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
Elk > Any Weapon 3 (Private land)	October 15, 2022	December 31, 2022	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
Elk > Any Weapon 4 (Private Land)	October 22, 2022	December 31, 2022	Elk	Any Weapon	None	Unit 16E, 23, 24, 34.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	71
Elk > Muzzleloader 3 (Private Land)	January 1, 2023	January 31, 2023	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
Statewide	November 1, 2021	March 15, 2022	Statewide	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	135
Goose > Pacific Flyway North 1	September 24, 2022	October 9, 2022	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
Goose > Pacific Flyway South	October 17, 2022	January 31, 2023	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
Goose > Central Flyway Light	October 17, 2022	January 31, 2023	Goose	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Light goose daily bag limit of 50.	Check state DNR for more details.	107
Goose > Central Flyway Dark	October 17, 2022	January 31, 2023	Goose	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Dark goose daily bag limit of 5.	Check state DNR for more details.	107
Goose > Pacific Flyway North 2	November 2, 2022	January 31, 2023	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
Goose > Central Flyway MRGV Dark	December 19, 2022	January 31, 2023	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
Goose > Central Flyway Conservation Order	February 1, 2023	March 10, 2023	Goose	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Light goose no limit.	Check state DNR for more details.	38
Grouse > Dusky (Blue)	September 1, 2022	December 31, 2022	Grouse	General	None	Not specified. Check state resources.	Daily bag limit of 3.	Dusky (Blue)	122
Javelina > Statewide OTC	January 1, 2023	March 31, 2023	Javelina	General	None	Statewide except Unit 19, 23-28.	N/A	OTC	90
Mountain lion > Statewide	April 1, 2022	March 31, 2023	Mountain lion	General	None	Statewide	N/A	OTC	365
Pheasant > Statewide OTC	December 8, 2022	December 11, 2022	Pheasant	General	None	Statewide	Daily bag limit of 3 males.	Excludes Valencia County.	4
Quail > Statewide	November 15, 2022	February 15, 2023	Quail	General	None	Statewide	Daily bag limit of 15.	Check state DNR for more details.	93
Sandhill Crane > Estancia Valley 1	October 29, 2022	November 1, 2022	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Estancia Valley	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	4
Sandhill Crane > Eastern	October 29, 2022	January 29, 2023	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Eastern	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	93
Sandhill Crane > Southwestern 1	October 29, 2022	November 6, 2022	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Southwestern	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	9
Sandhill Crane > Estancia Valley 2	November 3, 2022	November 6, 2022	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Estancia Valley	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	4
Sandhill Crane > Middle Rio Grande Valley 1	November 12, 2022	November 13, 2022	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Middle Rio Grande Valley	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
Sandhill Crane > Middle Rio Grande Valley 2	November 26, 2022	November 27, 2022	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Middle Rio Grande Valley	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
Sandhill Crane > Middle Rio Grande Valley 3	December 10, 2022	December 11, 2022	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Middle Rio Grande Valley	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
Sandhill Crane > Middle Rio Grande Valley 4	January 7, 2023	January 8, 2023	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Middle Rio Grande Valley	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
Sandhill Crane > Southwestern 2	January 7, 2023	January 8, 2023	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Southwestern	Sandhill crane daily bag limit of 3.	Check state DNR for more details.	2
Sandhill Crane > Middle Rio Grande Valley 5	January 14, 2023	January 15, 2023	Sandhill Crane	General	None	Middle Rio Grande Valley	N/A	Check state DNR for more details.	2
Bighorn Sheep > Rocky Mountain Ram	August 5, 2022	January 31, 2023	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
Bighorn Sheep > Desert Ram	August 12, 2022	January 3, 2023	Bighorn Sheep	General	None	Unit 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 27.	N/A	Desert Ram	145
Bighorn Sheep > Rocky Mountain Ewe	September 2, 2022	September 30, 2022	Bighorn Sheep	General	None	Unit 45, 49, 50, 53.	N/A	,Rocky Mountain Ewe, Bow Only.	29
Bighorn Sheep > Rocky Mountain Ewe	September 17, 2022	December 19, 2022	Bighorn Sheep	General	None	Unit 45, 49, 50, and 53.	N/A	Rocky Mountain Ewe	94
Turkey > Fall Bow OTC	September 1, 2022	September 30, 2022	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
Turkey > Fall Any Weapon OTC	November 1, 2022	November 30, 2022	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
Turkey > Spring OTC	April 15, 2023	May 10, 2023	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