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What's open to hunt in New Mexico

In short

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in New Mexico on Sunday, October 25, 2026: turkey (Select GMUs), deer (Statewide (varies by GMU)), deer (South/Southeast GMUs).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
68 days
Winter Archery Mule Deer Season · Units 23, 24, 27 opens Jan 1
Open todayTurkey · Select GMUsDeer · Statewide (varies by GMU)Deer · South/Southeast GMUs
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · New Mexico · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGMule deerSTATEWIDEMule deer · Statewide · Sep 1 – Sep 24, 2026Mule deerSTATEWIDE (VARIES BY GMU)Mule deer · Statewide (varies by GMU) · Oct 11 – Dec 31, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 31Mule 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, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 31TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Apr 17 – May 16, 2027TurkeySELECT GMUSTurkey · Select GMUs · Sep 1 – Oct 31, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes OCT 31TODAY OCT 25

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?

3 deer or turkey seasons are open in New Mexico on Sunday, October 25, 2026: turkey (Select GMUs), deer (Statewide (varies by GMU)), deer (South/Southeast GMUs).

When is the next hunting season opener in New Mexico?

Winter Archery Mule Deer Season (Units 23, 24, 27) opens in 68 days, on Friday, January 1.