Fur Buyer License

New Mexico Fur Buyer
License 2026

Complete guide to fur buyer and dealer licensing in New Mexico - resident and nonresident fees, record-keeping requirements, CITES compliance, pelt tagging, annual reporting deadlines, and bonding rules. New Mexico requires a fur dealer license for commercial fur buyers. Bobcat is the primary regulated species and one of the top states for bobcat production. CITES compliance required.

License Required CITES Compliance Required Record Keeping Required Annual Report Required

2026 Fur Buyer License Quick Facts Verified 2026

Resident Fee

$25.00

Annual license

Nonresident Fee

$75.00

Annual license

Record Retention

5yr

Records must be kept on file

CITES Required

Yes

For regulated species export

License Details

New Mexico Fur Buyer License Requirements

All commercial fur purchases in New Mexico are regulated. Review all requirements before purchasing furs from trappers.

Requirement	Details
License Required	Yes - required
License Type	Fur Dealer License
Resident Fee	$25.00 / year
Nonresident Fee	$75.00 / year
Record Keeping Required	Yes
Record Retention Period	5 years minimum
Pelt Tagging Required	Yes - required
CITES Compliance Required	Yes - CITES compliance required
Annual Report Required	Yes - Due: June 30
Report Due Date	June 30
Bonding Required	Not required

Regulated Species

Species Requiring Special Handling in New Mexico

The following species are subject to special fur buyer rules in New Mexico - which may include tagging, harvest reporting, or CITES permits for export.

bobcat otter ringtail

CITES Note: Bobcat and otter pelts from New Mexico that are destined for international commercial export require CITES export permits from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. New Mexico participates in annual harvest reporting to support the national CITES export quota program.

Record Keeping

New Mexico Fur Buyer Record Requirements

Licensed fur buyers in New Mexico must maintain detailed purchase records available for inspection by wildlife officers at any time.

For each purchase: species, quantity of pelts, seller name and trapping license number

Date of transaction and purchase price or fair market value

County or general area of harvest (where required by species)

Records must be retained for 5 years

Records must be available for inspection by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish wildlife officers without prior notice

Important Notes

New Mexico-Specific Fur Buyer Rules

New Mexico is a top bobcat producing state. Bobcat pelts require NMDGF-issued pelt tags before purchase. Annual reports due June 30. CITES export documentation required for bobcat for international commercial trade.

Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (www.wildlife.state.nm.us). Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current license fees and record-keeping rules directly with the agency before purchasing furs.

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