Official New Mexico Hunter Safety Course Online
Take this New Mexico–approved course to complete your online hunter safety education. Hunter-ed.com is a delegated provider for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Two exam attempts
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Do you need New Mexico Hunting education?
Anyone under age 18 must successfully pass a hunter safety course to buy a hunting license in New Mexico.
How to Get your Hunter Education Certificate in 4 Easy Steps
Step 1
est. 2–3 mins
Sign Up
Sign up for a Hunter Ed account, pay for the official course, and get started. It only takes a few minutes.
Step 2
est. 3–4 hrs
Study & Pass the Online Course
Take the course on desktop, tablet or mobile. We automatically save your progress so you can learn at your own pace.
Step 3
est. 1–5 mins
Print Your Documentation Immediately
After passing the online course, you're able to print your Instructions for Completing Certification immediately.
Step 4
est. 0 mins
Go Hunting!
That's it. You're ready to buy your tag and hit the field.
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Requirements
Important! You'll need your NMDGF Customer ID Number to complete the course. Visit onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/ to locate your existing Customer ID Number or create a new one. Call NMDGF at 888-248-6866 for more information.
You must be at least 9 years old to take this online course.
You do not have to be a resident of New Mexico to take this online course.
What to Expect From Hunter Ed
Live‐Action, High‐Definition Videos
Our course videos feature a combination of professional educators (who double as professional actors), entertaining storylines, and up‐to‐date scenarios that give you one of the most effective ways to learn safe hunting practices.
Watch this 73-second sample to see how we put you in the hunter’s camo.
Comprehensive Instruction in New Mexico Hunting Safety Education
This official training program is developed to meet the standards for Hunting safety education established by New Mexico. Hunter Ed is the only safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of government agencies responsible for Hunting laws and regulations.
Learn Your Way on Any Device
Hunter Ed offers online courses that are fully mobile-friendly from start to finish. This safety course is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Saved Progress
You may complete the course at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we'll keep track of your progress. Most students finish the course in a few hours.
New Mexico Approved
New Mexico Department of Game and Fish
1 Wildlife Way
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Made in the U.S.A.
This New Mexico hunter safety course is proudly made to serve students, agencies, and organizations in the state of New Mexico and worldwide.
How do I get my New Mexico Hunter Education Number?
1. Study and pass the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish–Approved online course.
Study and pass the $34.95 course. Throughout the New Mexico Hunter Ed Course, you’ll be tested on what you’ve learned.
2. Print your Instructions for Completing Certification.
After successfully completing the online course, you’ll be able to immediately print out your Instructions for Completing Certification.
3. Get your New Mexico Hunter Education Number.
After passing the course, you will reprint your Customer Identification Number Card from the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. The card will now include your Hunter Education Number.
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New Mexico Frequently Asked Questions
Price and Payment
How much does the New Mexico Hunter Ed Course cost?
The New Mexico Hunter Ed Course fee is $34.95.
Taking the Course
Do you need New Mexico Hunting education?
Anyone under age 18 must successfully pass a hunter safety course to buy a hunting license in New Mexico.
What is the minimum age to take this online course?
You must be at least 9 years old to take this online course.
Do I have to be a resident to take the New Mexico Hunter Ed Course?
You do not have to be a resident of New Mexico to take this online course.
Course Approval and Acceptance
Is the New Mexico Hunter Ed Course approved by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish?
The New Mexico Hunter Ed Course is approved and accepted by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
Is my New Mexico Hunter Education Number accepted elsewhere?
All U.S. states, provinces, and other countries that have mandatory hunter education requirements will accept the New Mexico Hunter Education Number. Likewise, New Mexico will accept Hunter Education certifications that are issued by other jurisdictions that meet official IHEA-USA requirements. (This is known as “reciprocity.”)
Quizzes and/or Exams
I failed a unit quiz. Have I failed the course?
If you fail a unit quiz, you can take it again until you pass. You must score at least 80% on the unit quizzes to pass.
Do I have to take an online exam?
The Hunter Certification Exam is the exam you take at the end of the online course. You must score at least 75% on the Hunter Certification Exam to pass. You have 2 attempts to pass the Hunter Certification Exam. If you do not pass the exam in the 2 attempts given, you will be required to repeat the entire course. If you don’t complete the exam in one session, don’t worry. When you log in later, you will be taken to the first unanswered question of the exam.
About Your Certification
What is the proof of online New Mexico Hunter Ed Course completion?
Once you pass the Hunter Certification Exam and pay for the Hunter Education Number, you will be able to immediately print out the Instructions for Completing Certification. This is your proof of online course completion. You can print the Instructions for Completing Certification right then, and/or request that a PDF be emailed to you.
What is the permanent New Mexico Hunter Education Number?
The Hunter Education Number is proof that you have successfully completed all the education requirements. The Hunter Education Number will be mailed to you by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish after you complete all certification requirements.
Replacement of Lost or Damaged Documents
How do I replace my Hunter Education Number if I’ve lost it or it has been damaged?
To replace a lost, destroyed, or damaged Hunter Education Number, go to https://onlinesales.wildlife.state.nm.us/.
We’re people, not robots.
Your Hunter Ed course comes with a dedicated customer service team made up of real people, not robots. We’re here to provide assistance to you through all channels—phone, email, and chat.
We’re available to help you:
Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm CST
Sat-Sun 8am to 5pm CST
1-800-830-2268 (toll free)
