As publishedSept 1 – Dec 31, 2026 (both zones)
Same season dates apply to both zones; only the bag/possession limit differs.North Zone = north of I-40, South Zone = south of I-40. This is NM's only regulated grouse species (state's 'Upland Game' glossary entry is simply 'grouse', and no other grouse species is present/regulated). Falconry season Sept 1 2026–Feb 28 2027 (combined with pheasant, 3/day aggregate, 6 possession). HIP not required.
NM's only regulated grouse species (season zoned by I-40), with no dedicated survey found -- NMDGF's Upland Game page is life-history/regulatory content only, folded into the general Hunting Rules & Information booklet since 2024 (no longer a standalone Upland Game publication). No program evidence found across two search passes (Tier A pass + this pass).