Frequently asked questions - New Mexico Game and Fish
Frequently asked questions - New Mexico Game and Fish
Frequently asked questions - New Mexico Game and Fish
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Online Application System <strong>Frequently</strong> Asked Questions<br />
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ACCOUNTS<br />
How do I create an account?<br />
From the home page<br />
(www.wildlife.state.nm.us) choose “License<br />
Sales.” Here you have the options to enter<br />
your username <strong>and</strong> password, create an<br />
account, or find an account using the<br />
“Recover Account” option (see #2 below). If<br />
you know you do not have an account,<br />
choose “Create Account” <strong>and</strong> follow all<br />
instructions. Note that the blue dot in front of<br />
some fields provide addition information<br />
when the cursor is placed over it.<br />
When creating an account, it says “It<br />
appears you already have an account.”<br />
Please exit the area you are in <strong>and</strong> return to<br />
the “Login” page. Choose the “Recover<br />
Account” option. This will prompt you for<br />
your first name, last name, date of birth <strong>and</strong><br />
the last four digits of your social security<br />
number. If your information is recognized it<br />
will prompt you to continue. Make sure you<br />
search for your account using any alternate<br />
first names you may have registered with<br />
(i.e. William, Will, Bill etc.).<br />
I have never created an account, but I<br />
have one? Who created an account for<br />
me?<br />
Accounts are migrated over from old<br />
systems, the manual local vendor system<br />
<strong>and</strong> from NMDGF Law Enforcement data. If<br />
other people have had access to your<br />
information (parents, gr<strong>and</strong>parents, <strong>and</strong><br />
outfitters) they may have set up an account<br />
in your name. Make sure your account is<br />
secure by changing your password <strong>and</strong><br />
updating your security question (“Recovery<br />
Information”).<br />
When I login the system tells me I have<br />
duplicate accounts?<br />
When creating an account, it says the<br />
“username is not available.”<br />
Usernames are unique. As you are entering<br />
your username, the system may display<br />
“Username not available.” Complete<br />
entering your desired username, if the<br />
system still displays “Username not<br />
available” please choose an alternate name.<br />
When you have chosen a unique username<br />
the system will display “Username available”<br />
in green.<br />
I forgot my username <strong>and</strong>/or password.<br />
From the “Login” page choose “Recover<br />
Account.” Enter the requested personal<br />
information <strong>and</strong> choose “Find Account.” The<br />
system will either indicate “Cannot find an<br />
account that matches your information” or<br />
“Account Located. If this name is NOT your<br />
name return to the previous screen <strong>and</strong><br />
make sure you entered your information<br />
correctly.” If the name is your name the<br />
system may ask you to enter the answer to<br />
a security question. Once your question is<br />
answered correctly, you will be given your<br />
username <strong>and</strong> you will be <strong>asked</strong> to reset<br />
your password. Passwords should be 6-15<br />
characters long with both letters <strong>and</strong><br />
numbers. Once your password has been<br />
accepted, you will see “Your password has<br />
been updated” at the top of the “Login’ page.<br />
If you cannot answer your secret question,<br />
please call the Department at 888-248-6866.<br />
The answer to the security question is<br />
wrong or not working.<br />
The answer to the security question must be<br />
typed in exactly as it was entered; it is case<br />
sensitive. If you cannot get past the security<br />
question, please call the Department at 888-<br />
248-6866.<br />
Please call 888-248-6866 <strong>and</strong> we will work<br />
to correct your accounts.
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When creating an account the system<br />
says “<strong>New</strong> password is not formatted<br />
properly.”<br />
Passwords must contain 6-15 characters, a<br />
combination of letters <strong>and</strong> numbers; it is<br />
case sensitive.<br />
My outfitter created my account, how do<br />
I gain access?<br />
Try to recover your account access through<br />
the Recover Account feature. If this does<br />
not work, contact your outfitter to retrieve<br />
this information. If you cannot reach your<br />
outfitter, please contact the Department at<br />
888-248-6866.<br />
PERSONAL INFORMATION<br />
My name, date of birth, last for digits of<br />
my social security number <strong>and</strong>/or my<br />
residency status has changed, how do I<br />
correct in the system?<br />
Please call the Department at 888-248-6866<br />
to update your identifying personal<br />
information.<br />
My address, email <strong>and</strong>/or phone number<br />
have changed, how do I update the<br />
information?<br />
Go to “My Account” in the main menu <strong>and</strong><br />
you can update your contact <strong>and</strong> personal<br />
information.<br />
an application” <strong>and</strong> will be prompted for the<br />
application number <strong>and</strong> attach code. Attach<br />
codes are always 6 characters (letter,<br />
number, letter, number, letter, number).<br />
Please note the number of applicants per<br />
application is different for each species,<br />
refer to the Hunting Rules <strong>and</strong> Information<br />
Booklet for this information.<br />
I am trying to attach to another<br />
application but the application number<br />
<strong>and</strong> attach code don’t seem to be<br />
working?<br />
Make sure you are entering the correct<br />
application number obtained from the initial<br />
applicant. The attach code is 6 characters<br />
(letter, number, letter, number, letter,<br />
number). Finally make sure the application<br />
is not full <strong>and</strong> that it is an application you<br />
can attach to.<br />
I am trying to apply for Oryx in Draw 1<br />
but it is not there?<br />
The oryx draw is now part of Draw 2.<br />
I am trying to apply for hunts in Wildlife<br />
Management Area’s but do not see the<br />
options?<br />
Only <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> residents may apply for<br />
<strong>and</strong> draw hunts held exclusively on Wildlife<br />
Management Areas. Nonresidents may<br />
apply for hunts that occur concurrently on<br />
both WMA’s <strong>and</strong> public l<strong>and</strong>.<br />
APPLYING FOR THE DRAW<br />
How do I create a group or party<br />
application?<br />
One person must first submit an initial<br />
application. When submitted, the initial<br />
applicant will be given an application (8<br />
digits) number <strong>and</strong> an attach code. Each<br />
applicant after the owner then enters the<br />
application system <strong>and</strong> chooses “Attach to<br />
The system is asking for a private l<strong>and</strong><br />
authorization number?<br />
Units 2A, 2B, 2C, 4 <strong>and</strong> 5A off have deer<br />
hunts available on private l<strong>and</strong> only. To apply<br />
for these hunts, the applicant must have an<br />
authorization code obtained from the<br />
l<strong>and</strong>owner. These authorization numbers may<br />
only be used one time. L<strong>and</strong>owner’s can<br />
obtain authorization numbers from the<br />
Northwest Area <strong>Game</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong> office.
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It won’t let me attach to an application.<br />
Check that the application is not full <strong>and</strong> that<br />
the species for which you are applying allows<br />
multiple applicants. The reason you cannot<br />
attach will be noted towards the top of the<br />
page in a yellow box.<br />
I am trying to attach but it says the<br />
application is full.<br />
Check the Rules <strong>and</strong> Information booklet for<br />
the number of applicants allowed for the<br />
species to which you are attempting to apply.<br />
If the number of applicants has been met no<br />
more applicants may attach to the<br />
application.<br />
I am trying to change the hunt codes, but<br />
the system is not letting me.<br />
Once an application is paid in full, it cannot<br />
be edited. If you must change your hunt<br />
codes, you will need to delete the application<br />
<strong>and</strong> start over. The application fee is nonrefundable<br />
($8.00 residents <strong>and</strong> $20.00 nonresidents);<br />
the license fee for deleted<br />
applications will be refunded with the normal<br />
refund process in late April or early May.<br />
Do I need to submit a separate application<br />
for each species?<br />
Yes, a separate application is required for<br />
each species.<br />
How do I know my application is<br />
submitted correctly?<br />
You will receive a receipt that you may print<br />
to show that you have applied. You should<br />
have the status “Paid” assigned to your<br />
application. You should receive an email<br />
confirmation from<br />
NMspecHunts@state.nm.us. Please make<br />
sure you are able to receive from this address<br />
<strong>and</strong> that your email address in your account<br />
is correct.<br />
How can I tell if people are attached to<br />
my application.<br />
Log in to your account; go to “License<br />
Sales” then to “Public Draw Licenses.”<br />
Find the application in question <strong>and</strong><br />
choose “Review,” all applicants on the<br />
application will be displayed.<br />
How do I view my application once it<br />
has been submitted?<br />
Log in to your account; go to “License<br />
Sales” then to “Public Draw License.” All<br />
the applications you have applied for<br />
should be displayed. Click “Review” to<br />
open each individual application.<br />
I am trying to apply for another<br />
person, but all I see is my<br />
information?<br />
If you see your information then you are<br />
logged in to your account. Log out of<br />
your account <strong>and</strong> have the other person<br />
log in to their account so they may apply<br />
for the draw.<br />
I don’t see the hunts I am trying to<br />
apply for?<br />
Hunt codes are listed in the Rules <strong>and</strong><br />
Information Booklet. Please ensure you<br />
are referring to the correct year’s<br />
publication. Make sure you have chosen<br />
the correct species. If you are trying to<br />
apply for youth hunts, you must be a<br />
youth to see those hunts. If you are trying<br />
to apply for mobility impaired hunts, you<br />
must be certified as mobility impaired<br />
with the Department to see those hunts.<br />
Only residents of <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> may apply<br />
for cow elk hunts or hunts held<br />
exclusively on a Wildlife Management<br />
Area. If you have previously held a once<br />
in a life time hunt, you will not be able to<br />
view or choose that selection.
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I am trying to apply for a cow elk hunt but<br />
do not see the cow elk hunt codes.<br />
Only <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong> residents are eligible to<br />
apply for <strong>and</strong> draw cow elk licenses.<br />
application fee <strong>and</strong> your deleted application<br />
license fee will be refunded in late April or<br />
early May.<br />
When will I know if I am successful?<br />
CHANGING AN APPLICATION<br />
I want to withdraw my application, how<br />
do I do that?<br />
You may delete your application from the<br />
draw, but doing so will forfeit your nonrefundable<br />
application fee. To delete an<br />
application, log in to your account. Choose<br />
“License Sales” then “Public Draw Licenses”<br />
then choose the application you want to<br />
delete <strong>and</strong> click “Review.” On the review<br />
page, in the top right-h<strong>and</strong> corner, there will<br />
be an option to delete. If you delete yourself<br />
from an application you may submit another<br />
application for the same species, but you<br />
may NOT re-attach to the application<br />
number from which you are deleted.<br />
Deleting an application does NOT affect the<br />
other applicants. If you have submitted<br />
payment for an application <strong>and</strong> then choose<br />
to delete it, you will be refunded for the<br />
license fee with all draw refunds in late April<br />
or early May.<br />
I accidentally deleted my application.<br />
If you are deleted from an application it is<br />
final. You may submit another application<br />
for the same species, but you may NOT reattach<br />
to the application from which you are<br />
deleted.<br />
I applied for the wrong hunt <strong>and</strong> want to<br />
change to another hunt code?<br />
Once payment has been submitted for an<br />
application, it may not be edited. You may<br />
delete your application <strong>and</strong> submit another,<br />
but you will forfeit the non-refundable<br />
Check the current Rules <strong>and</strong> Information<br />
Booklet to find actual release dates. Email<br />
will be sent out to successful applicants.<br />
Make sure we have your correct email<br />
address in your account <strong>and</strong> that you can<br />
receive emails from<br />
NMSpecHunts@state.nm.us.<br />
PAYMENT/REFUNDS<br />
I am entering my credit card for my<br />
application, but it is not accepting it?<br />
We accept MasterCard <strong>and</strong> Visa log debit or<br />
credit cards only; please make sure you are<br />
using a credit card we accept. Enter the<br />
credit card number with NO spaces or<br />
dashes. Make sure the card is not expired<br />
<strong>and</strong> that the CCV code on the back of the<br />
card is entered correctly.<br />
What does status “Paid” mean<br />
“Paid” means the application fee <strong>and</strong> full<br />
license has been paid.<br />
When will my credit card be charged?<br />
Credit cards are charged the non-refundable<br />
application fee <strong>and</strong> the full license fee at the<br />
time you submit the application. When your<br />
card is successfully charged the payment<br />
portion of the screen will have the message<br />
“Approved.” If your card is not successfully<br />
charged the message will be “Declined.”<br />
Please ensure your card is approved before<br />
exiting the application. If your application is<br />
left unpaid it will NOT be valid for the draw.
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What happens if I change my residency<br />
status after I have applied <strong>and</strong> paid?<br />
If you need to change your residency status<br />
after you have submitted the application fee,<br />
please call the Department at 888-248-6866.<br />
We will change your status. If you are<br />
changing from a resident to a non-resident<br />
you will owe additional fees, we will collect<br />
those over the phone via credit card or<br />
electronic check. If you are changing from a<br />
non-resident to a resident, we will owe you<br />
money <strong>and</strong> it will be refunded during the<br />
normal refund process in late April or early<br />
May. You must meet the residency<br />
requirements as defined in the Hunting<br />
Rules <strong>and</strong> Information Booklet.<br />
My credit card was lost/stolen, can I<br />
change the number?<br />
Credit card numbers may not be changed.<br />
If your credit card is no longer valid when<br />
refunds are issued you will instead receive<br />
a paper check; please ensure the mailing<br />
address in your account is correct.<br />
When will refunds be issued?<br />
Refunds for Draw 2 will be issued in late<br />
April or early May.<br />
What happens if my credit card is<br />
declined?<br />
If I am not successful, do I get a refund<br />
for the game hunting license?<br />
Refunds options are available for game<br />
hunting licenses purchased in conjunction<br />
with the draw. To be eligible for a refund<br />
the applicant MUST choose the refund<br />
option AND must be unsuccessful for all big<br />
game applications. If the refund option is<br />
not chosen, refunds will not be given.<br />
There is NO refund option for game hunting<br />
<strong>and</strong> fishing combination licenses.<br />
How will I receive my refund?<br />
Applications paid by credit card/debit card<br />
will be refunded directly to the card that was<br />
charged. Applications paid by e-checks will<br />
be issued paper checks; please make sure<br />
your mailing address in your account is<br />
correct.<br />
GENERAL QUESTIONS<br />
Will I receive my game hunting or game<br />
hunting <strong>and</strong> fishing license in the mail?<br />
No, all licenses purchased through the<br />
online system will be able to be printed at<br />
home or wherever you prefer. If you do not<br />
have access to a printer, you may request a<br />
license be mailed to you by calling 888-248-<br />
6866.<br />
If your credit card is declined when initially<br />
submitting the application, you do not have<br />
a valid application. Please ensure you<br />
have the appropriate funds in your account<br />
before applying for the draw.
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Why do I have to buy a game hunting<br />
license?<br />
In 2011, the State Legislature made<br />
changes that impact all residents <strong>and</strong><br />
nonresidents who hunt in <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>.<br />
These changes were effective beginning the<br />
hunt year starting April 1, 2012. One of the<br />
changes made is the requirement that any<br />
one applying for or purchasing a big game<br />
or turkey license must have a game hunting<br />
or game hunting <strong>and</strong> fishing license.<br />
How can I see everything I have applied<br />
for <strong>and</strong> purchased?<br />
Under the main menu choose the “My<br />
Purchases” option. From the drop down<br />
box, choose the year you are inquiring<br />
about. This will display all purchases,<br />
including applications that have occurred<br />
directly with the Department. Licenses<br />
purchased from local vendors are not<br />
displayed in real time.<br />
I would like to purchase a General<br />
Hunting <strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>ing license, but cannot<br />
find it?<br />
In 2011, the State Legislature made<br />
changes that impact all residents <strong>and</strong> nonresidents<br />
who hunt in <strong>New</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>. One of<br />
the changes made is the requirement that<br />
any one applying for or purchasing a big<br />
game or turkey license must have a game<br />
hunting or a game hunting <strong>and</strong> fishing<br />
license. The game hunting license is valid for<br />
small game <strong>and</strong> takes the place of the small<br />
game license which was part of the General<br />
Hunting license, effectively making a<br />
General Hunting license or General Hunting<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Fish</strong>ing license obsolete.<br />
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS<br />
If you have additional <strong>questions</strong>, please<br />
contact 888-248-6866.<br />
Do I need to purchase a deer license if I<br />
applied for a draw deer license?<br />
If you are successful for deer in the public<br />
l<strong>and</strong> draw you will have a deer license<br />
issued to you. . Licenses sold at local<br />
vendors <strong>and</strong> through the “General License”<br />
portion of our website, are only valid for<br />
Private L<strong>and</strong> Only. Do not buy a deer<br />
license from a local vendor or through<br />
General License sales until draw results<br />
have been announced. If you have any<br />
<strong>questions</strong> regarding this topic, please call<br />
888-248-6866.