Taxidermists in New Mexico
Most complete listings first.
Leyba Creations
Cebolla, NM· ★ 5 (35)
Out of This World Taxidermy
Roswell, NM· ★ 3.2
Desert Flyway Taxidermy
Peralta, NM
White Mountain Wildlife Taxidermy
Ruidoso Downs, NM· ★ 4.4 (38)
Royal Jon's Taxidermy
Silver City, NM
Taylor's Fish
Albuquerque, NM· ★ 4.6 (5)
Wooly Bears Mountain Man Store
Ruidoso, NM· ★ 4.6 (54)
Bulldog Mesa Outdoors
Tucumcari, NM· ★ 5 (1)
NM Arrowhead Outfitters & Taxidermy
Capitan, NM· ★ 5 (3)
Head's & Tails Taxidermy and Game Processing
Magdalena, NM· ★ 4.7 (19)
Hunting in New Mexico
New Mexico is renowned for its mule deer, elk, and pronghorn hunting across its diverse desert, grassland, and mountain habitats. New Mexico taxidermists specialize in Southwestern big game and quality mounts.
Hunting Seasons
Verified 2026-09-13 against New Mexico Department of Game & Fish season dates. Seasons and limits can change — always check current regulations before hunting.
| Species | Season Opens | Season Closes | Bag Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk (Archery) | Sep 1 | Sep 24 | 1/tag |
| Mule Deer | Nov 1 | Nov 15 | 1/tag |
| Pronghorn | Oct 17 | Nov 18 | 1/tag |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep | Sep 1 | Oct 31 | 1/tag |
Hunting License & Fees
Resident License
$25
Base hunting license
Non-Resident License
$90
Base hunting license
Fees are approximate. Species-specific tags and stamps may be required in addition to the base license.
Useful Links
- New Mexico Department of Game & Fish →
Official wildlife agency — regulations, seasons, and news
- New Mexico Season Dates & Regulations →
Source for the season table above
- Public Hunting Lands in New Mexico →
Wildlife management areas and state-managed public lands