In New Mexico, many people enjoy hunting wild game for sport and food. However, people who hunt without a license or out of season might be charged with poaching. If they hunt trophy animals for the sole purpose of taking the horns and leave the rest of the animals...
What happens if you hunt without a license?
If you are planning to go hunting in New Mexico, it is important to understand the legalities. For example, it is necessary to have a license to hunt, and if you do not have one, you could be fined. Penalties for hunting without a license The penalty for hunting small...
New Mexico bill could give judges more discretion in sentencing
Mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes are largely a product of the no-holds-barred approach to law enforcement of the past. The idea was to make the prospect of a severe sentence so unappealing that people would think twice before they crossed any legal...
You received a citation from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish: What now?
You didn’t mean to do anything wrong. You weren’t even aware that you might be breaking the law the last time you went hunting. Just the same, there’s a citation from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) sitting in your mailbox. Your buddy told you that...
Be aware of upcoming hunting season end dates
Every year, people in New Mexico get fined or even arrested for hunting out of season. In some cases, it is done intentionally, but many people simply get the dates wrong and accidentally hunt after a season has ended. These innocent mistakes still break the law and...
Game and fish are on the hunt for violations
New Mexico ordered a man caught hunting out of season to pay thousands of dollars after a traffic stop revealed antlers in the bed of his truck. Game wardens determined the antlers in question fell under illegal possession, and the courts agreed. Because the rack was...
