2026 New Mexico Hunting License Fees
Non-Residents:
Game Hunting License & HMA Validation (Adult) – $94
Game Hunting License & HMA Validation (Youth) – $24
Elk Non-Resident License – $773
Deer Non-Resident License – $398
Antelope Non-Resident License – $423
Oryx Non-Resident License – $1,623
Turkey Non-Resident License – $135
Mountain Lion/Cougar Non-Resident License – $360
Residents:
Game Hunting License & HMA Validation (Adult) – $94
Game Hunting License & HMA Validation (Youth) – $24
Elk Resident License – $100
Elk Resident License (Junior/Senior) – $70
Deer Resident License – $60
Deer Resident License (Junior/Senior) – $35
Antelope Resident License – $70
Oryx Resident License – $185
Turkey Resident License – $35
Mountain Lion/Cougar Resident License – $58
*Successful applicants must purchase a 2026-2027 Game-Hunting License or a Game-Hunting & Fishing License, plus the applicable over-the-counter license and stamp(s) beginning March 25.
Elk Season Dates 2026
Archery:
- Sept. 1-5
- Sept. 8-12
- Sept. 15-19
- Sept. 20-24
Muzzleloader:
- Youth & Mobility impaired: Oct. 10-14
- 1st Season: Oct. 17-21
- 2nd Season: Oct. 24-28
- 3rd Season: Nov. 14-18 / Nov. 21-25
Rifle:
- Youth & Mobility Impaired: Oct. 10-14
- 1st season: Oct. 17-21
- 2nd Season: Oct. 24-28
- Cow Elk Season: Dec. 5-9 / Dec. 12-16
Mule Deer Season Dates 2026
Muzzleloader:
- Oct. 31-Nov. 4
Rifle:
- Nov. 7-11
- Nov. 14-18
Antelope Season Dates 2026
Archery:
- Aug. 15-23
Rifle:
- Aug. 29-31 / Oct 3-5
Mountain Lion/Cougar Season Dates 2026
- Year-round season
- At Trophy Ridge Outfitters, we hunt lions from December through April
Turkey Season Dates 2026
- Spring Season: April 15 - May 15
- Bag limit: 2 turkeys






