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What's open to hunt in New Mexico

In short

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in New Mexico on Friday, September 11, 2026: deer (Statewide), turkey (Select GMUs).

Updated September 2026
Next opener
30 days
Rifle Mule Deer Season · Statewide (varies by GMU) opens Oct 11
Open todayDeer · StatewideTurkey · Select GMUs
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · New Mexico · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGMule deerSTATEWIDEMule deer · Statewide · Sep 1 – Sep 24, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes SEP 24Mule deerSTATEWIDE (VARIES BY GMU)Mule deer · Statewide (varies by GMU) · Oct 11 – Dec 31, 2026Mule deerUNITS 23, 24, 27Mule deer · Units 23, 24, 27 · Jan 1 – Jan 31, 2027Whitetail deerSOUTH/SOUTHEAST GMUSWhitetail deer · South/Southeast GMUs · Oct 11 – Dec 31, 2026TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Apr 17 – May 16, 2027TurkeySELECT GMUSTurkey · Select GMUs · Sep 1 – Oct 31, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes OCT 31TODAY SEP 11

New Mexico season table·New Mexico regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in New Mexico, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in New Mexico today?

2 deer or turkey seasons are open in New Mexico on Friday, September 11, 2026: deer (Statewide), turkey (Select GMUs).

When is the next hunting season opener in New Mexico?

Rifle Mule Deer Season (Statewide (varies by GMU)) opens in 30 days, on Sunday, October 11.