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New Mexico Muzzleloader Hunting Season

Updated as of 3/28/2023:

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR 2023! - Open Sights Only for Muzzleloaders: "Only iron sights are allowed on muzzle-loading rifles when used during a muzzleloader hunt (Hunt Codes: XXX-3-XXX). Scopes, red dots and all other optical sights are prohibited."

Muzzleloader (Muzzle): "Sporting arm in which the charge and projectile(s)
is loaded through the muzzle. Only blackpowder or equivalent blackpowder
substitute may be used. Use of smokeless powder is prohibited. Only open
or "iron" sights may be used on muzzleloader, bow or crossbow only hunts
(sporting arm type 3). Scopes, red dots or other similar sights are not allowed."

Restricted Muzzleloader for deer: "Only a muzzle-loading rifle using open sights, black powder or equivalent propellant and firing a full bore diameter bullet or patched round ball is legal. The use of in-line ignition, scopes, and smokeless powder are prohibited. Bows and crossbows are legal during restricted muzzleloader deer hunts."

 

NEW MEXICO MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASONS

Muzzleloader Deer Season

Season Dates Bag Limit Weapon Unit
Sept 27th - Oct 3rd FAD Restricted Muzzleloader Only Unit 9
Oct 21st - Oct 25th FAD Restricted Muzzleloader Only Unit 33
Sept 27th - Oct 3rd FAD Restricted Muzzleloader Only Unit 52

 

Muzzleloader Elk Season

Season Dates Bag Limit Weapon Unit(s) Notes
Oct 7th - Oct 11th See Regs Muzzleloader 2, 6A, 6C, 7, 10, 36, 45, 48, 52 and 53  
Oct 14th - Oct 18th See Regs Muzzleloader 16E, 23, 24 and 34  
Oct 14th  - Dec 31st

See Regs

Muzzleloader 9, 13, 15, 17
Jan 1st - Jan 31st (2024)

See Regs

Muzzleloader 13

 

This information is subject to change, for more information visit: New Mexico Hunting Regulations

 

HAVE NEW MEXICO MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON QUESTIONS?

Muzzleloader Hunting season is the best for low-pressure hunting and plentiful wildlife. If you are new to muzzleloaders or would like more information on your state's muzzleloader hunting regulations, make sure to give us a call. Muzzle-Loaders.com is focused on promoting black powder hunting in all 50 states and can help you determine when your particular state's hunting season starts. If you have questions about New Mexico Muzzleloader Hunting Season, please call us at 1-855-236-5000 or email us at sales@muzzle-loaders.com.

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