Fur-bearing animals as defined in Section 17-5-2 NMSA 1978 shall be taken only during the seasons declared by regulation of the state game commission [state wildlife commission] promulgated as provided in Section 17-5-4 NMSA 1978. The director may, however, issue permits at any time for the taking of fur-bearing animals doing damage to game, private property, poultry or livestock.
§ 17-5-3 NMSA 1978
Seasons; special permits to take animals doing damage
Laws 1939, ch. 178, § 3; 1941 Comp., § 43-503; 1953 Comp., § 53-5-3; Laws 1955, ch. 57, § 2; 1980, ch. 15, § 3.
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