2017-2018 New Mexico Hunting Seasons
A tradition for many families, hunting is an exciting escape into nature. Your reward of patiently waiting in a tree stand or hunting blind is the satisfaction of taking responsibility for your own food, or finally bagging that trophy buck. Discount Ramps has all the hunting dates for New Mexico, and the necessary hunting equipment to ensure a successful year.
This is a general guide. Seasons given are based on the earliest opening date and the latest closing date found, and may include youth-only or disabled-only hunt dates. Dates vary widely by hunt area. For more information, review the full 2017-2018 New Mexico Hunting Regulations (PDF).
Deer
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | Deer Draw | Sept. 1 | Jan. 31 |
| Archery Only | Deer Draw | Sept. 1 | Feb. 5 |
| Muzzleloader | Deer Draw | Sept. 27 | Jan. 1 |
| Restricted Muzzleloader Only | Deer Draw | Sept. 27 | Oct. 25 |
Elk
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | Ranch Only | Oct. 1 | Jan. 31 |
| Archery Only | Ranch Only | Sept. 1 | Sept. 24 |
| Muzzleloader, Crossbow and Archery | Ranch Only | Oct. 7 | Jan. 31 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arm | Elk Draw | Sept. 1 | Sept. 24 |
| Archery Only | Elk Draw | Sept. 1 | Sept. 24 |
| Muzzleloader | Elk Draw | Oct. 7 | Dec. 13 |
Pronghorn Antelope
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | Private Land Hunt | Aug. 26 | Dec. 31 |
| Archery Only | Private Land Hunts | Aug. 12 | Aug. 27 |
| Muzzleloader, Crossbows and Bows | Private Land Hunts | Aug. 19 | Oct. 24 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arm | Antelope Draw | Aug. 5 | Dec. 15 |
| Archery Only | Antelope Draw | Aug. 12 | Aug. 27 |
| Muzzleloader, Crossbows and Bow | Antelope Draw | Aug. 12 | Oct. 24 |
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Aug. 4 | Jan. 31 |
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ewe
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Sep. 4 | Sep. 24 |
Desert Bighorn Ram
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Aug. 18 | Jan. 3 |
Ibex
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Nov. 15 | Mar. 1 |
| Archery Only | | Oct. 1 | Oct. 15 |
| Archery Only | | Jan. 15 | Jan. 29 |
| Muzzleloader | | Dec. 6 | Dec. 20 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arm | Over-the-Counter | Apr. 1 | Mar. 31 |
Barbary Sheep
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Dec. 30 | Mar. 31 |
Oryx
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Sep. 1 | Feb. 18 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arm | Broken-Horn Oryx | Oct. 13 | Feb. 18 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arm | Returning Iraq/Afghanistan Vets | Oct. 13 | Feb. 18 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arm | Off-WSMR Hunts | June 1 | Mar. 31 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arm | McGregor Range Hunts | Dec. 2 | Dec. 3 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arm | McGregor Range Hunts | Jan. 13 | Jan. 14 |
Turkey
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Apr. 8 | May 10 |
Javelina
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Dec. 30 | Mar. 31 |
| Archery Only | | Jan. 1 | Jan. 31 |
Bear
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | Over-the-Counter | Aug. 16 | Aug. 31 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | Over-the-Counter | Sept. 25 | Nov. 15 |
| Archery Only | Over-the-Counter | Sept. 1 | Sept. 24 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | Bear Draw | Apr. 15 | Aug. 31 |
Badger, Weasel, Fox, Ringtail and Bobcat
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Nov. 1 | Mar. 15 |
Beaver, Muskrat and Nutria
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Apr. 1 | Apr. 30 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Nov. 1 | Mar. 31 |
Raccoon
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Apr. 1 | May 15 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Sept. 1 | Mar. 31 |
Quail
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Nov. 15 | Feb. 15 |
Dusky (Blue) Grouse
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Sept. 1 | Nov. 30 |
Eurasian Collard-Dove
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Apr. 1 | Mar. 31 |
Squirrel
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | | Sept. 1 | Nov. 30 |
Pheasant
| Weapon Type | Hunt Type | Earliest Opening Date | Latest Closing Date |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | Over-the-Counter, Excluding Valencia County | Dec. 7 | Dec. 10 |
| Any Legal Sporting Arms | Over-the-Counter, Private Land in Valencia County | Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 |
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