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New Mexico big game draw deadlines
New Mexico is one of the few western states with no preference or bonus points at all. A game hunting license must be bought before applying.
- Agency
- New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF)
- Point system
- No points (random draw)
- Apply
- Official application page
Draw windows
Bear and turkey close in February. Elk, deer, pronghorn, sheep and exotics close in mid-March (5 p.m. MT), with results in late April.
Watch for
Last season's harvest reports must be filed to stay eligible.
New Mexico deadlines
| Deadline | Species | Draw | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Deer | Big game drawCloses 5:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: NMDGF Deer |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Elk | Big game drawCloses 5:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: NMDGF Elk |
| 2026 deadline (2027 date not yet published) | Pronghorn | Big game drawCloses 5:00 pm MT | OfficialOfficial page: NMDGF Pronghorn |
Deadlines by species
Apply on the official site
NMDGF official application page
Always confirm dates on the agency’s official site before you apply. Agencies can change deadlines.