New Mexico Administrative Code

A. "Department" shall mean the New Mexico department of game and fish. B. "Director" shall mean the director of the New Mexico department of game and fish. C. "Big game enhancement authorization package," as used herein, shall mean a package of 5 authorizations, 1 deer, 1 elk, 1 …

The director of the department shall collect all proceeds generated through the auction of not more than 2 enhancement authorization packages annually. Money collected shall be deposited into the game protection fund and shall be used exclusively for big game habitat enhancement,…

A. Issuance: The state game commission shall authorize the director of the department to issue not more than 2 big game enhancement authorization packages in any one license year. Each authorization package shall consist of 1 authorization certificate for each of the following sp…

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.

Big game hunters, game bird hunters, and fishermen. Additional requirements may be found in Chapter 17, NMSA 1978, and Chapters 30, 31, 32 and 33 of Title 19.

17-1-14 and 17-1-26 NMSA 1978 provide that the New Mexico state game commission has the authority to establish rules and regulations that it may deem necessary to carry out the purpose of Chapter 17 NMSA 1978 and all other acts pertaining to protected mammals, birds, and fish.

Permanent.

September 28, 2007, unless later date is cited at the end of individual sections.

To establish procedures and restrictions for the provision, sale, issuance, and use of no more than 12 big game special authorizations and 12 game bird or trophy fish special authorizations available to the governor each license year in conjunction with special events to raise mo…

A. "Department" shall mean the New Mexico department of game and fish. B. "Director," shall mean the director of the New Mexico department of game and fish. C. "Special authorization certificate" shall mean a document issued by the department that authorizes the holder to purchas…

The director of the department shall collect all proceeds generated through the auction of not more than 12 big game special authorizations and 12 game bird or trophy fish special authorizations annually. All authorizations shall be auctioned in conjunction with special events ca…

A. Requirements for the provision of governor's hunting and fishing authorizations: (1) The director shall, upon notification from the governor, ensure that the requested hunting or fishing opportunity complies with rules adopted by the state game commission. Upon confirmation th…

New Mexico department of game and fish.

Any person found to have accumulated 20 or more points within any consecutive three-year period in violation of Chapter 17 NMSA 1978, Section 30-14-1 NMSA 1978 or commission rule, after notice and opportunity to be heard by a hearing officer, shall have their privileges revoked f…

A. Revocation: The department shall mail out a NCA when it determines that a person has accumulated 20 or more points, or when the commission is contemplating revoking a landowner's or authorized ranch contact's private land program privileges to participate in any department spo…

If a respondent does not mail a request for a hearing within the time frame and in the manner required by this rule, or the notice mailed by the department is returned as undeliverable or unclaimed at the address the department has on file, the commission may take the action cont…

If a respondent requests a hearing as provided by this rule, the department, within 20 calendar days of receipt of such request, shall notify the respondent of the time and place of the hearing, the name or names of the person or persons who shall conduct the hearing for the comm…

At the department's discretion, a person entitled to be heard under this rule for a first-time revocation may enter into a written stipulated agreement with the department. Signing such an agreement shall waive the person's right to a hearing and the filing of a written exception…

A. Any NCA, notice of hearing or written decision by the commission shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, directed to the respondent, at their last known address as shown by the records of the department of game and fish. Notice by certified mail shall be d…

Hearings held under this rule shall be conducted in Santa Fe county or Bernalillo county, New Mexico. Under exigent circumstances, and at the discretion of the hearing officer, the hearing may be held in another county in New Mexico. Hearings may be conducted in person, via video…

All hearings under this rule shall be conducted by a hearing officer who is designated by the commission. The hearing officer may be disqualified as provided for under the rules of civil procedure by filing an affidavit of disqualification with the department.

The hearing officer shall consider a certified copy or a filed copy of a conviction from any court of competent jurisdiction as conclusive evidence of a violation of Chapter 17 NMSA 1978, Section 30-14-1 NMSA 1978 or commission rule. In cases where court records associated with a…

A. Hearing closed to the public: All hearings conducted under this rule shall be closed to the public. B. Hearing interpreter provided: The department shall provide technology or an interpreter for individuals requesting a hearing who provide proof of hearing impairment to the ex…

Anyone who violates the provisions of Chapter 17 NMSA 1978, Section 30-14-1 NMSA 1978, the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (Chapter 11 NMSA 1978) and the Parental Responsibility Act (Chapter 40 NMSA 1978).

A. Review and consideration of hearing officer's report and filed exceptions and briefs: After a hearing has been completed, the commission shall review and consider the hearing officer's report and any filed exceptions or briefs to the recommended decision. B. No oral arguments;…

In accordance with Section 17-3-34 NMSA 1978, any person whose privileges have been revoked by the commission or department, and who has requested and received a hearing, may appeal to the district court for further relief. Upon appeal, the district court shall set aside, reverse…

Any person whose name appears on the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact (IWVC) list and whose privileges have been suspended or revoked in another state and whose convictions have been verified by the department as constituting 20 or more points if committed in New Mexico shall…

Any person listed as in violation of the PRA by HSD shall have their privileges suspended until they are in compliance with the PRA and have paid the reinstatement fee to the department. In cases where the person can show the department that they were incorrectly placed on that m…

In accordance with Section 17-2-10.3 NMSA 1978 the privileges of a person who fails to comply with the terms of a citation including failure to appear in court after proper notice for a hearing as required by law, a person who fails to pay a penalty assessment levied pursuant to …

Sections 11-16-5, 11-16-6, 17-1-14, 17-2-10.3, 17-3-34, 30-14-1, 40-5A-3, and 40-5A-6 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

April 1, 2022 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section or paragraph.

To revoke, suspend or deny the privileges of any person who persistently, flagrantly or knowingly violates any of the provisions of Chapter 17 NMSA 1978, any rule adopted by the state game commission, the conditions of their agreement, license, permit or privileges, or Section 30…

A. "Commission" means the New Mexico state game commission. B. "Conviction" means any adjudication of guilt; plea of guilty or nolo contendere accepted by the court; or payment of a fine, court cost, court order or penalty assessment; or forfeiture of collateral; regardless of wh…

Each conviction or penalty assessment for a violation of Chapter 17 NMSA 1978, Section 30-14-1 NMSA 1978 or commission rule will result in the assessment of points. Any person with 20 or more points accumulated within any consecutive three-year period shall have all of his or her…

Any person may be assessed administrative revocation points for violations as provided below. Any person with 20 or more points accumulated within any consecutive three-year period shall have all of his or her privileges subject to revocation or suspension. An outfitter, guide or…

New Mexico department of game and fish.

Sportspersons interested in javelina hunting and management. Additional requirements may be found in Chapter 17, NMSA 1978, and Chapters 30, 31, 32 and 33 of Title 19 NMAC.

Sections 17-1-14 and 17-1-26 NMSA 1978 provide that the New Mexico state game commission has the authority to establish rules and regulations that it may deem necessary to carry out the purpose of Chapter 17 NMSA 1978 and all other acts pertaining to protected mammals, birds and …

April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2027.

April 1, 2023, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

Establishing open hunting seasons and regulations, rules and procedures governing the distribution and issuance of javelina licenses by the department.

A. "Department" shall mean the New Mexico department of game and fish. B. "Director" shall mean the director of the New Mexico department of game and fish. C. "Either sex" or "ES" shall mean any one javelina. D. "Game management unit" or "GMU" shall mean those areas as described …

The director, with the verbal concurrence of the chairperson of the New Mexico state game commission or their designee, may adjust the number of licenses for javelina up or down by no more than twenty percent of the total licenses available in the area or GMU to address significa…

Javelina hunts for the 2023-24 through 2026-27 hunt seasons shall be as indicated below, listing the open GMUs or areas, eligibility requirements or restrictions, hunt dates, hunt codes, sporting arms, number of licenses, and bag limit. All WMAs shall remain closed to javelina hu…

(Reserved.)

(Reserved.)