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In New Mexico, the legal bag limit for ibex is one animal per hunter per season, and there is no minimum or maximum age requirement for ibex.
Hunting Regulations
New Mexico has specific regulations for hunting ibex. According to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, hunters must obtain an ibex permit, which is available through a drawing. The drawing typically takes place in the spring, and the permit allows hunters to hunt ibex in certain areas of the state.
Season Dates and Bag Limits
The ibex hunting season in New Mexico usually takes place in the fall, from mid-September to mid-November. During this time, hunters are allowed to harvest one ibex per season, and the animal must be taken in the field. There is no minimum or maximum age requirement for ibex, and hunters can hunt either sex of the animal. However, hunters are required to follow all applicable regulations, including those related to possession limits and reporting requirements.
Permits and Licenses
To hunt ibex in New Mexico, hunters must obtain a valid big game hunting license and an ibex permit. The big game hunting license can be obtained online or through a license vendor, while the ibex permit can be obtained through the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish drawing. Hunters must also ensure that they have the required species stamp on their license, which indicates that they have paid the necessary fees to hunt ibex.
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