| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain lion | General · License-Year Season | Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Raccoon | General · Year-round (split seasons) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Coyote | General · Year-round (no closed season) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Bighorn sheep | General · Permit Hunt (draw) · Draw Units | Aug 6, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Squirrel | General · Tree Squirrel | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Ruffed grouse | General · Dusky Grouse | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Wild turkey | General · Fall Turkey (over the counter) | Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
| Mourning dove | General · North Zone | Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm · Any-Legal Main · Bear Zones | Sep 25, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General | Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Elk | Firearm · Rifle (framework) | Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 |
Data verified 1 month ago against official New Mexico Department of Game & Fish sources.
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