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§ 17-5-3. Seasons; special permits to take animals doing damage

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NM Code › Chapter 17 › Article 5 › Section 17-5-3

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Fur-bearing animals as defined in Section 17-5-2 NMSA 1978 shall be taken only during the seasons declared by regulation of the state game commission promulgated as provided in Section 17-5-4 NMSA 1978 . The director may, however, issue permits at any time for the taking of fur-bearing animals doing damage to game, private property, poultry or livestock.

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