New Mexico Hunting Seasons & Prices
2026 big-game season dates and license/tag prices.
New Mexico sets its hunting seasons by hunt unit or area rather than as a single statewide calendar, so dates vary by where you hunt. License and tag prices are below. Nonresident tags range from $283 to $773, with resident tags starting around $47.
Planning reference only — always confirm dates and prices with the state wildlife agency before applying, buying a license, or hunting.
Season dates
New Mexico's hunting seasons are set per hunt unit/area, so there's no single statewide season. Look up unit-specific dates on the New Mexico hunt planner →.
License & tag prices
| Species | Resident | Nonresident | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk | $100 | $773 | NR: Standard |
| Mule deer | $47 | $398 | NR: Standard |
| Pronghorn | $60 | $283 |
Standard draw-license fees. Quality / High-Demand hunts cost more (nonresident elk $998, deer $623). A game-hunting license (res $25 / NR $90) and a per-species application fee (res $7 / NR $13) are extra.
Source: New Mexico Dept. of Game & Fish 2026 license fees (wildlife.dgf.nm.gov)
New Mexico hunt units
Explore harvest history, success rates, and draw odds by unit.