New Mexico · 2026–27 Edition

New Mexico Hunting Seasons

Every open season we track in New Mexico, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

New Mexico Duck Season

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JAN 31 2027
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Through Jan 31 — 139 days left

2026–27 Edition

Waterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.

New Mexico Duck season dates →
MAY 15 2027
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Through May 15 — 243 days left

2026–27 Edition

Spring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.

New Mexico Turkey season dates →

New Mexico Bear Season

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DEC 15 2026
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Through Dec 15 — 92 days left

2026 Edition

Season dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.

New Mexico Bear season dates →

New Mexico Elk Season

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FEB 10 2027
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Through Feb 10 — 149 days left

2026–27 Edition

Archery, muzzleloader and rifle season dates, tags and bag limits.

New Mexico Elk season dates →
FEB 28 2027
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Through Feb 28 — 167 days left

2026–27 Edition

Season segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.

New Mexico Pheasant season dates →
FEB 28 2027
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Through Feb 28 — 167 days left

2026–27 Edition

Season dates, daily bag and possession limits.

New Mexico Squirrel season dates →
DEC 31 2026
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Through Dec 31 — 108 days left

2026 Edition

Season dates, daily bag and possession limits.

New Mexico Rabbit season dates →

License & regulations

A New Mexico hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.

New Mexico hunting license cost & permits →

Where to hunt

Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits New Mexico Department of Game and Fish requires beyond a hunting license.

New Mexico public hunting land →