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.
History: Laws 1939, ch. 178, § 3; 1941 Comp., § 43-503; 1953 Comp., § 53-5-3; Laws 1955, ch. 57, § 2; 1980, ch. 15, § 3.
Cross references. — For permit to destroy protected game doing damage, see 17-3-31 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 17 - Game and Fish and Outdoor Recreation
Article 5 - Trappers and Fur Dealers
Section 17-5-1 - Declaration of policy.
Section 17-5-2 - Fur-bearing and nongame animals defined; property of state.
Section 17-5-3 - Seasons; special permits to take animals doing damage.
Section 17-5-4 - State game commission to administer act; rules and regulations.
Section 17-5-5 - Trapper's licenses.
Section 17-5-6 - Fur dealer licenses.
Section 17-5-7 - [Disposition of license fees.]
Section 17-5-8 - [Officers authorized to enforce act.]
Section 17-5-9 - Penalty; revocation of license; sale of pelts.