Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge
As one of over 570 National Wildlife Refuges across the United States and its territories, Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge was established in August of 1965 under the Migratory Bird Act to provide important stopover habitat for different migratory birds on the Central Flyway. Today, the physical footprint of the refuge holds 8,672 acres of habitat consisting of grasslands, the Gallinas River, and playa lakes under the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This distinct landscape, diversity of communities, and secluded location are inherent characteristics that contribute to the refuge’s value as a natural haven. The refuge provides wonderful opportunities for visitors to observe wildlife species like migratory waterfowl and elk, take photography, hike in areas of the refuge, and hunt during state regulated seasons.
For more information on Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge please visit our website. Be sure to check out all recreational opportunities and events throughout the year offered by refuge staff and volunteers.
This Goose Hunting Permit allows the permit holder and their group (max size 3) to do the following on their permitted hunt day:
All Hunters within the group MUST have a Hunters Permit submitted to Hunt Coordinator, state hunting license information, a federal duck stamp, and a refuge hunters orientation on their hunt day.
Permits and Required Documents
All Hunters within the group MUST have a Hunters Permit submitted to Hunt Coordinator, state hunting license information, a federal duck stamp, and a refuge hunters orientation on their hunt day. Hunters must also carry the above on their person or electronically the day of the hunt.
Accessing the Refuge
Accessibility
For hunters that need hunting accommodations due to a disability, please provide the Hunt Coordinator with a reasonable accommodation. Please contact your Hunt Coordinator (alyssa_lu@fws.gov or 505-398-6481) if a non-hunting assistant is needed to accompany a hunter with accessibility needs during their hunt.
Purchasing a hunt permit for a hunt day requires a New Mexico Game and Fish Hunters License Number with the management and access validation designation. All Hunters must have a valid New Mexico Hunting License, if not able to submit upon permit purchase please email the information to the Hunt Coordinator.
Rules and Regulations
Prohibited Activities
Reservation Fee: To reserve the blind on a pivot, one hunter will pay $15 dollars ($9 recreation fee, $6 reservation fee) and all other subsequent additions to the group are an additional $9 recreation fee per hunter. Each hunter is only allowed to purchase up to two hunt dates regardless of hunt group association. If there is a violation of this rule, violator will be subject to immediate cancellation with no refund for additional purchases and may be barred from any future hunts on refuge.
Cancellation Policy: In lieu of a cancellation, please contact the Hunt Coordinator. A hunt reservation can only be cancelled at least 7 days in advanced, there will be no reimbursement for cancelled hunts.
Change Policy: In lieu of a change needed for a hunter's reservation of a blind, please contact the Hunt Coordinator at a minimum of two weeks before your hunt date. This can be approved or denied at the manager's discretion.
435 NM Highway 281, Mile Marker 4 Las Vegas NM 87701-9714
To contact your Hunt Coordinator please call the refuge at (505) 425-3581, (505) 398-6481, or email alyssa_lu@fws.gov.