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2010 New Mexico Big Game Regulations Available

December 17, 2009.

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has posted the 2010 Big Game booklet on its website, early enough to allow for the first round of applications that are due on February 3rd.

I didn't find any major changes — there's still no preference point system, for example — but they are going to do some more nickel-and-diming on fees.

Highlights include:

  • February 3 is the deadline to apply for oryx draw licenses, bear WMA permits, population management hunts, and turkey draw permits. Online applications must be made BEFORE 5 p.m. MST. Changes to applications will be allowed until the deadline.
  • April 7 is the deadline to apply for public deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, ibex, Barbary sheep, javelina, and bighorn sheep draw licenses. Online applications must be made BEFORE 5 p.m. MDT. Changes to applications will be allowed until the deadline.
  • The new nonrefundable application fee for residents is $10 and $27 for nonresidents (up from $8 for nonresidents).
  • Full Fee Up Front — Anyone applying for any public draw deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, oryx, ibex, javelina or Barbary sheep license, MUST pay the full license and application fee when applying.
  • No Application Restriction-Year Holdout. Hunters who successfully drew a Quality (Q) or High-Demand (HD) deer or elk license or any pronghorn license last year, are allowed to apply for a Quality (Q) or High-Demand (HD) hunt for deer or elk, or any pronghorn license next year.
  • There is no longer a Deer Permit. Hunters must only draw a Public Land Deer License or purchase a Private Land-Only Deer License.

Get the booklet here.

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