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Top Priority:

Repeal the "Jennings Law" Which Allows Slaughter Of Big Game
As you may have already read in the Albuquerque Journal article (NOTE: you may have to view an ad to read the article), Cimarron-area rancher Neal Trujillo used a shotgun and an ATV to chase down, shoot, and kill 39 antelope who were feeding in his wheat field. These killings—and other depredation kills throughout New Mexico—represent (1) loss of revenue to the state, (2) loss of hunting opportunity for everyone, and (3) wasted meat that could have fed the hungry if Trujillo had called NM Game & Fish prior to the killings. In addition, Trujillo's inhumane behavior gives a black eye to responsible landowners and to New Mexico.

The depredation law which allowed these killings—known as the Jennings Law, for state Senator Tim Jennings, who wrote it—needs to be repealed.

However, the proposal needs your help. Learn more about this issue.

Send a fax to Governor Richardson today!



Locked Out Of Public Land? We Want To Know!
Whether it's a locked gate, public land incorrectly posted as private land, or a discussion with a landowner or leaseholder, you may have been prohibited from accessing public land. We're collecting information on these incidents so we can bring them to the attention of the NM Game & Fish Department, state land office, and other public land agencies. We want to do whatever we can to make sure that our public land is open to the public.


About Us:
Founded in 1914 by sportsman and conservation pioneer Aldo Leopold, the New Mexico Wildlife Federation is New Mexico’s first and most effective conservation advocate. We are dedicated to protecting New Mexico’s wildlife, habitat, and outdoor way of life.

We believe that the best way to get things done is to build consensus with common goals.

Our key priorities are:

Support Reform For The 1872 Mining Act

New Mexico Republicans For Environmental Protection recently ran a radio ad supporting reform for the 1872 Mining Law. The radio spot was recorded by Scott MacCurdy, President of New Mexico Republican’s For Environmental Protection, sportsman, and NM Wildlife Federation member.
Listen to the ad.


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Don't take our word for it!
Listen to what Jerry Maracchini, retired Director of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has to say about us.




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Hunting in Ojito Wilderness Hunting in Ojito Wilderness.

December 1923, New Mexico Wildlife Federation founders Arthur Sisk & Aldo Leopold with ducks taken on the Rio Grande. December 1923, New Mexico Wildlife Federation founders Arthur Sisk & Aldo Leopold with ducks taken on the Rio Grande.
Copyright the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, 2008.