Mexico’s New 2016-2017 Hunting Rules and Information Booklet Available

By Vanessa Torres

New Mexico -(Ammoland.com)- Rules and information about applying for 2016-2017 hunting licenses is now available online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us.

Printed versions of the 2016-2017 hunting rules and information booklet will be available at license vendors and Game and Fish Department area offices soon.

The booklet includes all the information hunters need to apply for and purchase big-game and small-game hunting licenses and permits. Hunters are encouraged to review season dates, application deadlines and other information before applying for licenses or going afield.

The department will begin accepting online applications at 8 a.m. Jan. 13. The application deadline for bear and turkey permits is Feb.10. The application deadline for big-game licenses is March 23. Hunters need to file harvest reports from last season’s hunt before applying again.

New rules this season include a 50 percent discount off licenses, permits and stamps for eligible active duty military and veteran applicants. Elk and turkey licenses for the Valles Caldera National Preserve now are available through the draw.

Customer service center hours will be extended during the draw period from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to …Read the Rest

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