# N.M. Stat. § 17-5-2: Fur-bearing and nongame animals defined; property of state

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C17_A5_S17-5-2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 17-5-2
- **Heading:** Fur-bearing and nongame animals defined; property of state
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM_STATUTES Code / Chapter 17 / Article 5 / Section 17-5-2

## Text

The following quadrupeds are hereby defined as fur-bearing animals, to wit: muskrat, mink, weasel, beaver, otter, nutria, masked or blackfooted ferret, ringtail cat, raccoon, pine marten, coatimundi, badgers, bobcat and all species of foxes. These animals and their pelts are hereby declared to be the property of the state until they shall have been lawfully taken, killed or captured as provided by Sections 17-5-1 through 17-5-9 NMSA 1978 , except as to beaver and beaver pelts, the taking of which shall be subjected to the application of Section 17-3-31 NMSA 1978 .

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