NM Fishing License Exemptions (2026) — Under 12 FREE, 70+ FREE, Veterans FREE

NM fishing license: under 12 free, youth $5, senior 65-69 $8, 70+ FREE, disabled vet FREE, active military FREE.

The NM fishing license exemptions (source: NMDGF):

CategoryLicense?HMAV?Cost
Under 12Not requiredNo$0
Resident Youth 12-17$5No$5
Resident 18-64$25$4$29+
Resident Senior 65-69$8$4$12+
Resident Senior 70+FREENo$0
100% Disabled Veteran (res)FREENo$0
Active-Duty Military (res)FREENo$0

70+ Gets Everything Free!

NM residents aged 70+ get a completely free annual fishing license with no additional fees (no HMAV, no Habitat Stamp required).

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