Special Hunt Auction ends today and  Enhancement Raffle ends today Thursday

Special Hunt Auction and 

Enhancement Raffle ends soon!

**Bidding for the Governor's Special Hunt Auction closes at

8 p.m. MDT Tuesday, June 23 (today)**

**Enhancement Deer Tag Raffle ends at

noon MDT on Thursday, June 25**

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is auctioning nine premium hunting opportunities to raise funds for wildlife conservation programs.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has authorized the auction pursuant to 2007 legislation. The Department has partnered with Ducks Unlimited to offer the New Mexico Governor's Special Hunt Auction online in 2026. Funds from the public auction support the state's Game Protection Fund and are used solely for projects and programs directly related to the Department's mission.

This year's opportunities include:

• An exotic hunt package that includes and either-sex oryx license for any public hunt and an either-sex Barbary sheep license in any open GMU;
• A Coues deer license in Game Management Units (GMUs) 23, 24, 26 or 27;
• An elk license in GMUs 34 or 36;
• An elk license in GMUs 16 A-E;
• An elk license in GMU 55A (Valle Vidal);
• A mule deer license in GMUs 4 or 5;
• A mule deer license in GMUs 2 AC;
• A pronghorn license in any open GMU.

Each winning bidder must select an existing hunt code and follow all rules, regulations and restrictions associated with the selected hunt code. These hunts allow selecting an additional five consecutive days either before or after the established dates of an existing hunt code to extend the hunt's duration.

For hunt codes, season dates and weapon choices, as well as all rules and regulations for big-game hunts, please visit the Department's Publications web pageand click on the 2026-2027 Hunting Rules and Information Booklet.  

Ducks Unlimited is the world's leader in wetland and waterfowl conservation and has conserved more than 5,000 acres of habitat across the state of New Mexico. These conservation projects continue to benefit multiple species of waterfowl and other wildlife. Visit Ducks Unlimited's website to learn more about the organization.

Register to bid on any of these hunts and other great items offered by DU by visiting the 2026 Hunt Auction page.

The Department is also collaborating with Ducks Unlimited for this year's New Mexico Enhancement Deer Tag Raffle. Tickets are available for $20 each until noon MDT on Thursday, June 25, with proceeds used for deer management and conservation in New Mexico.

The winner will receive a tag valid for one buck deer on public land where hunting is allowed, including Department-owned Wildlife Management

The drawing will take place Friday, June 26, at noon MDT. You must be age 18 or older to participate, and you need not be present to win. More information is available here.