az_shooter Report post Posted July 8, 2013 I was wondering if anyone could clarify the rules for me on killing hogs in NM. I'm from AZ but I'm very close to NM and I am wanting to go shoot a feral hog so I looked on NM game and fish website and this is what it reads; "Hog hunting has become a popular pursuit in New Mexico due to it's lack of season, no license requirement and unlimited harvest." Does that mean I can go over to New Mexico and kill a hog without even having to purchase a hunting license? Has anyone from AZ done this or know for fact that's how it is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ_SAWBUCK Report post Posted July 8, 2013 If it reads on the NM Game and Fish web site that you don't need a license I would see that as a green light. Go get em! I would clarify if that means a tag or hunting license though. The land or entrapment can be a different world if you know what I mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rifle2Bow Report post Posted July 8, 2013 Feral hog in NM? I've hunted me all over TX w my bow and they're fun hunting and good eatin. Good luck and let me know how it goes. Btw- is it fair chase or fenced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_shooter Report post Posted July 8, 2013 AZ_SAWBUCK - I'm thinking of just calling the g&f dept. and clarifying but as far as I can see it is just fair game! Hog hunting here I come! Rifle2Bow - I've been in a few spots in NM recently and have seen feral hogs and its all fair chace, no high fence like Texas or other places that trap them in. I've also heard that they are super good to eat so thanks for the good luck wish! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted July 10, 2013 The rules are correct. You don't need a license or tag. NM wants them GONE! I've been trying to contact a friend of mine who knows the land management agency biologist (FS?) down there and will tell folks exactly where to go. I'll keep trying and post it up here or in the other feral hogs post I've contributed to. And yes, they are DELICIOUS! I've taken a few from low-fence ranches in TX (fair chase) and they are fun to hunt! The sows taste the best, but young (100 lbs or less) boars are good, too. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Rights As An American Report post Posted July 10, 2013 IA Born, looking forward to good intel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_shooter Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Yes sir, I just called their department today and confirmed that, no tag, no license, free game! And thanks to the FS I'm already pretty familiar with units 27 and 26 and I've seen hogs in both. I'll most defiantly take your advise on the 100 lb sow but if I happen to find a big boar then I'm sure I'd do what anyone else would do haha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outdoor rush Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Will you take me with you? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8OWHUNT247 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Will you take me with you? +1....... We can all split the gas!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Will you take me with you? +1....... We can all split the gas!!!! Now we're talking! I get the front seat. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhuntaz1 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Will you take me with you? +1....... We can all split the gas!!!! Now we're talking! I get the front seat. +1 on splitting the gas!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8OWHUNT247 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Will you take me with you? +1....... We can all split the gas!!!! Now we're talking! I get the front seat. +1 on splitting the gas!!!! LOL!!! At this rate I think we can rent a bus and have a CWT field trip!! So?? Where we going?? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outdoor rush Report post Posted July 12, 2013 It will have to be a short bus! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted July 12, 2013 Will you take me with you? +1....... We can all split the gas!!!! Now we're talking! I get the front seat. TJ Only you would call "SHOTGUN" first. HA HA HA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted July 12, 2013 I guess if we're throwing our hats in the ring, I wanna go too lol. I know some folks in Virden next to Duncan. Not sure where in NM your going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
