2024 Elk Hunting Season Underway

Jemez Springs, NM – The 2024 elk hunting season is underway in Valles Caldera National Preserve. Hunters who received a draw from New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) for Valles Caldera may be visible in the park.

September is archery season. Hunters are not required to wear blaze orange during this season. Hunters will be wearing blaze orange during all other hunts. The entire elk season runs through December 4.

For additional information about hunting at Valles Caldera, visit the hunting page: https://www.nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/hunting.htm

Hunting is a permitted use under the enabling legislation for Valles Caldera National Preserve. Elk hunting drawings for Valles Caldera National Preserve are managed by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Information on how to apply for the state drawings can be found on the NMDGF website (https://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/hunting/). Valles Caldera National Preserve is Unit 6B.