Hunting Seasons in Mexico 2026
| Species / Season | Open Season | Night Hunting | Methods | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Deer (Buck) Season Mexico | 11/01 – 03/31 | no | rifle | Season varies by state. Sonora and Coahuila are the most popular hunting destinations. SEMARNAT permit and UMA tag required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners, state-specific regulations apply |
| White-tailed Deer (Doe) Season Mexico | 11/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Limited doe tags available. Season varies by state. Strictly regulated through UMA system. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, limited UMA tags, guide/outfitter required for foreigners |
| Mule Deer Season Mexico | 11/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Primarily in Sonora and Baja California. Trophy quality comparable to US herds. SEMARNAT permit and UMA tag required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners, state-specific regulations apply |
| Coues Deer Season Mexico | 11/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Subspecies of white-tailed deer. Primarily in Sonora and Chihuahua. Challenging hunt in mountainous terrain. SEMARNAT permit and UMA tag required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners, state-specific regulations apply |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep Season Mexico | 12/01 – 02/28 | no | rifle | Very limited and expensive tags. Sonora and Baja California are the primary areas. Globally sought-after trophy hunt. SEMARNAT permit and UMA tag required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, highly limited UMA tags, guide/outfitter required for foreigners, very high cost |
| Javelina Season Mexico | 11/01 – 03/31 | no | rifle | Common in northern states. Often hunted alongside deer hunts. SEMARNAT permit and UMA tag required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners |
| Wild Turkey Season Mexico | 03/01 – 05/15 | no | shotgun | Spring season. Rio Grande and Gould's turkey. Mexico is one of the few places for Gould's turkey. SEMARNAT permit and UMA tag required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners |
| White-winged Dove Season Mexico | 09/01 – 02/15 | no | shotgun | Very popular hunt, especially in Tamaulipas and Sonora. High dove density provides excellent hunting. SEMARNAT permit required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners, daily bag limits apply |
| Mourning Dove Season Mexico | 09/01 – 02/15 | no | shotgun | Often hunted together with white-winged doves. Widespread across Mexico. SEMARNAT permit required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners, daily bag limits apply |
| Bobwhite Quail Season Mexico | 11/01 – 02/28 | no | shotgun | Popular upland game hunt. Good populations in northern and central states. SEMARNAT permit required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners |
| Gambel Quail Season Mexico | 11/01 – 02/28 | no | shotgun | Desert quail species, primarily in Sonora. Often hunted alongside other quail species. SEMARNAT permit required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners |
| Scaled Quail Season Mexico | 11/01 – 02/28 | no | shotgun | Also known as blue quail. Found in arid grasslands of northern states. SEMARNAT permit required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners |
| Mallard Season Mexico | 11/01 – 02/28 | no | shotgun | Pacific and Central flyways. Wintering birds from North America. Wetlands and lagoons across several states. SEMARNAT permit required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners, daily bag limits apply |
| Duck (General) Season Mexico | 11/01 – 02/28 | no | shotgun | Includes teal, pintail, and other species. Pacific and Central flyways. Good waterfowl hunting in wetland areas. SEMARNAT permit required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners, daily bag limits apply |
| Band-tailed Pigeon Season Mexico | 10/01 – 01/31 | no | shotgun | Mountain forests and oak woodlands. Challenging pigeon hunting at higher elevations. SEMARNAT permit required. · SEMARNAT hunting permit, SEDENA firearms permit, UMA tag system, guide/outfitter required for foreigners, daily bag limits apply |
Note: Summary from the HuntKit hunting seasons database (as of 2026-08-02). Seasons may vary regionally and change at short notice — the official regulations of the respective country/state prevail. Not legal advice.
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