Military and Veteran Licenses and Hunt
Opportunities
New Mexicans who serve their country as members of the armed
services earn more than the state?s appreciation and respect
when it comes to hunting and fishing privileges. The Department
of Game and Fish rewards active military and disabled
veterans with several discounted licenses and special hunting
opportunities. Information about veteran and active military
hunting and fishing opportunities and necessary documentation
are available on the Department's website at
www.wildlife.
state.nm.us, or by calling (505) 476-8000.
Free Licenses For 100% Disabled Veterans
New Mexico residents who are 100 percent disabled as a result
of having served in the armed services are eligible for a free,
lifetime Game-hunting and Fishing License. Disabled
veterans can apply for a Disabled American Veteran card,
issued by the Department, which allows the card holder to fish,
hunt small game and to receive a Deer Hunting License, free of
charge. Card holders do not need to buy or possess a Habitat
Stamp or Habitat Management and Access Validation when
hunting small game or deer, or fishing. Hunters who apply for a
Public-land Deer License will not be charged an application fee.
Disabled Veterans Small Game & Fishing Licenses
Resident veterans who have a service-related disability of less
than 100 percent are eligible for a $10 combination Gamehunting
and Fishing, a savings of $23. Veterans can
obtain these licenses by presenting a copy of their Veterans
Administration Award Letter or by presenting proof of a service
related disability to any Department office.
Discounted Licenses For Active-Duty Military
New Mexico residents who are active-duty members of the U.S.
Armed Forces or the National Guard and who are on leave for
30 days or less are eligible for reduced-fee temporary licenses.
A Four-day Temporary Small Game License is available for
$16. A Five-day Temporary Fishing license is available for $12.
A Game-hunting and Fishing License is available for
$20. All of these licenses are sold only at Department offices.
Applicants must provide a current, valid military identification
card and proof of New Mexico residency. A Habitat Stamp and
Habitat Management and Access Validation are required.
Resident Veteran Game-Hunting & Fishing License
New Mexico residents who are members of the National Guard
or the U.S. Armed Forces and were called to active duty on or
after April 3, 2003, are eligible for a free Game-hunting and
Fishing License for the year following their deactivation
and return to the state. Proof of service must be presented at
any Department office. A Habitat Management and Access
Validation and Habitat Improvement stamp are not required.
Oryx Hunts For Iraq-Afghanistan Returnees
Once-in-a-lifetime oryx hunts are available through a drawing
limited to resident applicants who are returning from service
in Iraq or Afghanistan. Applicants must submit a copy of their
orders or DD-214 with their draw application by mail, fax or
e-mail before the application deadline. Please call (505) 476-
8087 for more information.
Fort Bliss Opportunities
Active-duty soldiers stationed at Fort Bliss in El Paso can
purchase hunting and fishing licenses at New Mexico resident
prices for activities that occur on portions of the Fort Bliss
military reservation in New Mexico. Proof of assignment is
required to be submitted before the draw. For more information
call (505) 476-8087.
Military Rehabilitation Fishing License
Members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who are
undergoing a rehabilitation program that involves learning and
practicing fishing skills are eligible for free fishing licenses.
The rehabilitation program must be sponsored by the federal
government or a nonprofit organization authorized by the
federal government and it must be under the direction of
a military or federal Veteran?s Administration rehabilitation
center. The Habitat Management and Access Validation and
the Habitat Improvement Stamp are not required. For more
information contact Special Permits at 505-476-8064.
Nonresident Disabled Active Duty And
Veteran Licenses For Rehabilitation Enrollees
Nonresident active-duty or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces
who are undergoing a rehabilitation program that involves
hunting activities are eligible for resident pricing on deer,
elk, antelope, javelina and turkey licenses. The rehabilitation
program must be sponsored by the federal government, or a
nonprofit organization authorized by the federal government
and it must be under the direction of a military or federal
Veteran?s Administration rehabilitation center. This benefit is
not available through the public draw. Proof of eligibility must
be provided. This benefit is available at Game and Fish offices.
Information: (505) 476-8000.
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