Recent population estimates for elk indicate that the greater majority of herds are either stable or slightly increasing in size, with approximately 104,000 elk across all of New Mexico. Below is the elk hunt forecast for the 2023-2024 season by herd unit.

If you already have an account with our system you can log in now, otherwise you will need to create a new account to proceed. Licenses are issued to the account holder's name. To purchase licenses for multiple people you must log in to each account individually. NM E-Tag NEED HELP ACCESSING YOUR ACCOUNT?

The draw, which officially opened on January 13, 2021, can be a learning experience for new hunters and nonresidents applying for the first time. The 2021-2022 Rules and Information Booklet provides essential information about big game and upland game hunting in New Mexico.

You will be required to create a username and password. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) system will then assign each registrant a unique customer identification number. Only one account may be established per person.

To help those new to archery hunting get off to a good start, below are some tips, tactics and advice about the art of hunting elk with a bow and arrow. Do the homework It can take years to draw for an elk hunt, so be sure to put in the time and …

It seems like it comes faster and faster each year – the start of the 2022-2023 hunting season is roaring toward us. As of Jan. 19, 2022, the big game draw is open! The Rules and Information Booklet is online now. New this year, you can view the RIB in English and Spanish.

In this Q&A with New Mexico Wildlife, Licensing Operations Assistant Chief Chad Nelson highlights opportunities for anyone who still wants to hunt big game in New Mexico. Below, left: A hunter successfully tags an animal she harvested.

Game Management Unit 53 Maps for GMU 53 BLM Maps: Taos Quad and Wheeler Peak Quad. US Forest Service Maps: Carson National Forest, Latir Peak & Wheeler Peak Wildernesses.

Today’s elk herds in New Mexico are so remarkable that hunters are willing to pay $10,000 to $14,000 for a first-class, guided hunt for a trophy on private

Feb. 6 Deadline to apply for Bear Draw Permit and Turkey Draw Permit. Feb. 15 Deadline to report harvest results for deer and elk in order to be eligible for all Big-game Licenses. Report results at: www wildlife state nm us or toll-free: 1-888-248-6866. After this date late fees apply.