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How to Create a New Mexico Game & Fish Account

It’s application time in New Mexico! The big game application deadline is coming up quickly. If you intend to apply in New Mexico this year, the first thing you need to do is create an account on the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) website. In case you’re not familiar with the process here’s a brief video that walks you step-by-step through creating an account.

Follow along with this video to create your NMDGF account:

Don’t miss your opportunity to apply in New Mexico this year. Why hunt New Mexico? We’ve got three good reasons in this previous article.

Not sure what species to apply for? We have you covered there too. Take a look at this article for a brief overview of New Mexico’s variety of big game species.

Remember, when applying for any big game species in New Mexico, applying with an outfitter can drastically increase your odds at drawing a tag. Not sure how the big game draw works? Take a few minutes to read this overview of the New Mexico draw process.

If you do intend to apply with an outfitter, do your homework and select a high quality outfitter that fits your specific expectations. In this article, we’ve outlined a few tips for how to match the right hunter with the right outfitter.

Contact Us With Questions

If you have questions about our guided hunts in New Mexico, or if you’d like to apply with us in the draw, please contact us and we’d be happy to help. If you already know that you’d like to book a hunt with us, please click here to get started.

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