Information
The Zuni Fish & Wildlife Department (ZFWD) is a professional organization within the Pueblo of Zuni that offers a variety of hunts with fixed dates. Once approved by the tribal council, these dates are set and non-negotiable. Hunting opportunities range from 5 to 7 days and include an optional one-on-one guide service.
One application per Zuni Tribal members, applicants may select any three (3) hunts they wish to apply for but may only be drawn for one (1) Big Game permit. There is an application fee of $7.00 for all Zuni Tribal Members. All applications (for all species and all applications) deadline will be May 31, 2024. Any applications received after this date will not be eligible for drawing. Application fees must be paid before 4:00 p.m. to the Zuni Finance Department if payment is made after May 31, 2024, will be ineligible.
Drawings will be held on June 19, 2024, and results will be posted on June 26, 2024, at the Zuni Fish and Wildlife Office and on
The purchase of a Zuni Tribal General Public Tag(s) permits hunters to hunt on the Zuni Reservation for that season. Hunting on the Zuni Reservation is a privilege. All visitors must abide by all Zuni Fish & Wildlife Department and Tribal and Federal Regulations. The Pueblo of Zuni will not be responsible for any accidents, thefts, damages, or loss of articles incurred by visitors. Violators will be subject to penalties under Zuni Tribal and Federal laws.
Permit Fees
Recreation Fishing Permits are required for all person(s) 13 years of age and older taking aquatic wildlife on the Zuni Reservation. Children under 13 do not require a permit but must be accompanied by an adult holding a valid license. We offer yearly permits (annual) for the dedicated fisherman. Licenseare good
(All boats/watercrafts coming from outside the reservation are required for mandatory inspections by Tribal Game & Fish Department)
***Start date on hunts are subject to change according to cultural calendar/events.
All hunt dates are tentative until the 2024-2025 General Public Proclamation is approved by the Zuni Tribal Council. For an additional $1,500, clients can purchase a cull/management tag. Filmed hunts will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with final approval from the Zuni Tribal Council and ZFWD.