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New Mexico Blaze Orange Requirements (2026)

Permitted: Blaze orange not required by state law (strongly encouraged); 144 sq in required on military reservations, 244 sq in for firearm elk on Valles Caldera.

PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026

Blaze orange not required by state law (strongly encouraged); 144 sq in required on military reservations, 244 sq in for firearm elk on Valles Caldera.

Official source: wildlife.dgf.nm.gov →

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