New Mexico is one of the most sought-after states for antelope. With a ton of people applying each year and very few tags available, it makes for very low draw odds. With New Mexico being a random draw, we still think you should apply for antelope even with the low draw odds. If drawn, you will possibly have the potential of harvesting a once-in-a-lifetime buck. The antelope population is doing very well in most parts of the state. The southwest side and south-central part of the state seem to still be producing the bigger bucks but tend to have a lower population of antelope. The northern and eastern sides of the state have a better population but tend not to harvest as many bucks over that magical 80"+ mark.
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One thing to really watch when applying is making sure the units/hunts you apply for have enough tags available to have a non-resident tag available. New Mexico offers archery, muzzleloader, and rifle hunts for antelope through the state draw. The state also offers over-the-counter tags on private land, so if you are one of the lucky ones to have access to private land, you will be able to hunt antelope in New Mexico without having to go through the state draw process. Outfitters across the state have some of the best private land ranches locked up.
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The New Mexico Big Game Application deadline is March 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM MDT.
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| Licenses & Permits | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult Game Hunting License (non-refundable) | $65 |
| Junior Game Hunting License (non-refundable) | $15 |
| Antelope License | $283 |
| Habitat Management and Access Validation (required) | $4 |
| Habitat Stamp (if purchased on or after April 1st) (required by all who hunt BLM or USFS land) | $10 |
| License fees include a non-refundable application $13 fee for each species. |
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