§ 17-3-47 NMSA 1978

The director of the department of game and fish [department of wildlife] may grant a permit to any person to carry out acts which are prohibited by the Airborne Hunting Act [ 17-3-43 to 17-3-47 NMSA 1978]. Permits shall be granted only to protect or aid in the administration or protection of land, water, wildlife, livestock, domesticated animals, human life or crops. Each person operating under a permit shall report to the director of the department of game and fish [department of wildlife] each calendar quarter, the number of birds, fishes or other animals so injured, captured or killed.