Updated as of 3/18/2020 - "Muzzleloader: Any sporting arm in which the charge and projectile(s) are loaded through the muzzle. Only blackpowder, Pyrodex or equivalent blackpowder substitute may be used. Use of smokeless powder is prohibited. Scopes, sabots and in-line ignition may be used with muzzleloaders except during restricted muzzleloader deer hunts. "
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."
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 24th - Oct 28th | 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 10th - Dec 31st | See Regs | Muzzleloader | 2, 6A, 6C, 7, 10, 36, 45, 48, 52 and 53 | |
| Oct 17th - Dec 31st | See Regs | Muzzleloader | 9, 13, 15, 16E, 17, 23, 24 and 34 | |
| Jan 1 - Jan 31st | Antlerless Only | Muzzleloader | 13 | |
| Oct 10th - Oct 14th | See Regs | Muzzleloader | 13, 15 and 17 | Youth Only |
| Oct 10th - Oct 14th | See Regs | Muzzleloader | 9 | Mobility Impaired Season |
NEW MEXICO MUZZLELOADER HUNTING SEASON REGULATIONS
General Muzzleloader Regulations:
- Scopes are legal
- Pelletized powder is legal
- Inline muzzleloaders are legal
- Smokeless powder is prohibited
Restricted Muzzleloader Deer Regulations:
- Open sights only
- Full bore diameter bullets or patched round ball only
- Inline-ignitions are prohibited
- Scopes are prohibited
- Smokeless powder is prohibited
This information is subject to change, for more information visit: New Mexico Hunting Regulations
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