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
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
New Mexico Duck season dates →New Mexico Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
New Mexico Turkey season dates →New Mexico Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
New Mexico Bear season dates →New Mexico Elk Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, muzzleloader and rifle season dates, tags and bag limits.
New Mexico Elk season dates →New Mexico Pheasant Season
✓ VerifiedSeason segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
New Mexico Pheasant season dates →New Mexico Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
New Mexico Squirrel season dates →New Mexico Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason 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.
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.