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New MexicoDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for New Mexico.
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Whitetail Deer
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coues Whitetail Rifle Season | Oct 11, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | rifle |
Coues Whitetail Rifle Season: Coues whitetail found in select southern NM GMUs. Dates vary by unit. Consult NM Hunting Rules & Info booklet at wildlife.dgf.nm.gov.
Whitetail Deer source: wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
Turkey
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Season | Apr 17, 2027 – May 16, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey Season: Spring turkey OTC tags available. Turkey application deadline was February 11, 2026. Verify dates in NM Hunting Rules booklet at wildlife.dgf.nm.gov.
Select GMUs
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Season | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | any |
Fall Turkey Season: Fall turkey OTC tags in select GMUs. Verify open units and dates in NM Hunting Rules booklet at wildlife.dgf.nm.gov.
Turkey source: wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
Mule Deer
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Mule Deer Season | Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026 | archery |
Archery Mule Deer Season: Statewide archery season. Winter archery (Jan 1-31, 2027) available in Units 23, 24, 27. Applications submitted before March 18, 2026 for big game.
Statewide (varies by GMU)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle Mule Deer Season | Oct 11, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | rifle |
Rifle Mule Deer Season: Rifle season dates vary by GMU (Oct 11 - Dec 31 range). Every GMU sets its own dates. Consult NM Hunting Rules & Info booklet at wildlife.dgf.nm.gov.
Units 23, 24, 27
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Archery Mule Deer Season | Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027 | archery |
Winter Archery Mule Deer Season: Winter archery in Units 23, 24, and 27 only. Second-chance season. Verify at wildlife.dgf.nm.gov.
Mule Deer source: wildlife.dgf.nm.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the New Mexico state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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