Turkey Tags
New Mexico Turkey Tags
2026
Complete guide to wild turkey tag requirements in New Mexico - spring and fall season fees, bird limits, requirements, and where to buy your turkey tags online. New Mexico offers spring Merriam's wild turkey hunting in the mountain forests and timber country. OTC licenses are available statewide. The Gila and Carson National Forests are prime destinations.
Spring Season Open
Spring Tag: $15 (Resident)
2026 Turkey Tag Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Spring Tag (Resident)
$15
per spring turkey tag
Spring Tag (Nonresident)
$95
per spring turkey tag
Spring Birds (Max)
1
birds per spring season
Fall Season
Closed
No fall turkey season
Season Fees
New Mexico Turkey Tag Fee Breakdown
Spring Turkey Season
Resident Tag$15.00
Nonresident Tag$95.00
Bag Limit1 bird
OTC spring license; no fall season
Step-by-Step
How to Get Your New Mexico Turkey Tag
Follow these steps to purchase and properly use your New Mexico turkey tag for the 2026 season.
1
Purchase Your Base Hunting License
A valid New Mexico hunting license is required before purchasing turkey tags. Residents and nonresidents must purchase the appropriate base license. Buy online at the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish website or at a licensed sporting goods retailer.
2
Purchase Your Turkey Tag(s)
Purchase your New Mexico turkey tag from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish online or at a licensed agent. Spring resident tags are $15. Nonresident spring tags are $95. Purchase online →
3
Review Season Regulations
Check New Mexico Department of Game and Fish's current turkey hunting regulations for season dates, legal shooting hours, legal equipment, calling restrictions, and zone-specific rules. New Mexico has a spring turkey season. New Mexico hunting license plus turkey license.
4
Tag Your Harvest Immediately
Upon harvesting a turkey, you must immediately fill out and attach your tag to the bird before moving it. Keep your license and tag on your person at all times while hunting. Record the required information (date, county/zone) as specified on your tag.
Requirements
New Mexico Turkey Tag Requirements
New Mexico hunting license plus turkey license.
Important Notes
New Mexico-Specific Turkey Information
Season typically runs mid-April through May.
Source: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (www.wildlife.state.nm.us).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and season dates directly with New Mexico Department of Game and Fish before hunting.