General Information
The Zuni Fish & Wildlife Department (ZFWD) is a professional organization within the Pueblo of Zuni that offers various 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.
General public hunt packages include lodging and meals at the local Halona Plaza Inn Bed & Breakfast, which has been family-owned since 1910. For the pursuit of trophy-quality free-ranging animals, the ZFWD provides the best experience, from having top-quality guides that offer the best customer services, having warm meals 3-times a day waiting for you, and getting a good night's rest and back at it the next day. It is the perfect place to relax after a day of hunting.
For a unique hunting experience, sealed bid hunts are available through the ZFWD. Each hunter can submit a bid for one or two of the sealed bids. One (1) hunting package is auctioned off Friday Night at the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo at the Conservation Auction, adding an element of excitement and competition to the hunt.
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, Tribal, and Federal Regulations. The Pueblo of Zuni will not be responsible for any accidents, thefts, damages, or loss of articles incurred by individuals. Violators will be subject to penalties under Zuni Tribal and Federal laws.
Once all necessary payments have been finalized and accepted, ZFWD will provide a list of available hunting guides. Hunters must make separate arrangements with their guides regarding fees, rates, and gratuities.
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, Tribal, and Federal Regulations. The Pueblo of Zuni will not be responsible for any accidents, thefts, damages, or loss of articles incurred by individuals. Violators will be subject to penalties under Zuni Tribal and Federal laws.
Once all necessary payments have been finalized and accepted, ZFWD will provide a list of available hunting guides. Hunters must make separate arrangements with their guides regarding fees, rates, and gratuities.
What's new for 2025-2026?
- Combination Buck & Bull hunt season dates have changed. Please call ZFWD for dates and refer to the Hunt Restriction table on page 10 of the 2025-2026 Zuni General Public Big Game Hunting Proclamation.
- Sealed Bid application must be submitted by May 2, 2025, no later than 4:00 pm (MT). Applying for Sealed Bid Hunts will require a Sealed Bid application to be completed and submitted to the ZFWD.
- The awarded bidder(s) will be notified on May 7, 2025. All drawing dates and result dates are subject to change. See page 9 of the 2025-2026 Zuni General Public Big Game Hunting Proclamation for more information on Sealed Bids.
- Antlerless Elk Applications must be completed and submitted to the ZFWD by May 2, 2025, before 4:00 PM (MT)
- Anterless Elk Drawings will be held on May 7, 2025. Draw date and draw results dates are subject to change without notice.
- Anterless Elk Drawn Applications will be notified as early as May 14, 2025. Draw dates and draw result dates are subject to change without notice.
- Full payments for all hunts must be paid & received at the Zuni Finance Department by July 11, 2025, no later than 4:00 PM (MT)
ZFWD Aerial Survey 2025 - Elk
ZFWD Aerial Survey 2025 - Elk
All hunt dates are tentative until the 2025-2026 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.