# N.M. Stat. § 17-5-3: Seasons; special permits to take animals doing damage

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C17_A5_S17-5-3

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 17-5-3
- **Heading:** Seasons; special permits to take animals doing damage
- **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 17-5-3

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 17-5-1 § 17-5-1. Declaration of policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C17_A5_S17-5-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 17-5-1 § 17-5-1. Declaration of policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C17_A5_S17-5-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 17-5-2 § 17-5-2. Fur-bearing and nongame animals defined; property of state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C17_A5_S17-5-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 17-5-2 § 17-5-2. Fur-bearing and nongame animals defined; property of state](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C17_A5_S17-5-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 17-5-3 § 17-5-3. Seasons; special permits to take animals doing damage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C17_A5_S17-5-3.md)
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- [N.M. Stat. § 17-5-4 § 17-5-4. State game commission to administer act; rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C17_A5_S17-5-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 17-5-4 § 17-5-4. State game commission to administer act; rules and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C17_A5_S17-5-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 17-5-5 § 17-5-5. Trapper's licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C17_A5_S17-5-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 17-5-5 § 17-5-5. Trapper's licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C17_A5_S17-5-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 17-5-6 § 17-5-6. Fur dealer licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_STATUTES_C17_A5_S17-5-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 17-5-6 § 17-5-6. Fur dealer licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C17_A5_S17-5-6.md)
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