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The Legislature is back in session and several bills affecting sportsmen are on the agenda. One bill would pave the way for selling off the Marquez Wildlife Management Area, another would simplify hunting license fees but would also cost the Department of Game and Fish an estimated $150,000 a year. Click here to read more.
All Big Game Draw hunters must apply online this year. That’s just one of several major changes in hunting regulations. Click here to read more, including how hunters can get help with applications.
The State Game Commission holds its first meeting of 2012 on Thursday, Feb. 23, in Hobbs. On the agenda are an update on possible changes in the Habitat Stamp program and a discussion of possible new apprentice hunter program. Click here to see the full agenda. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the Hobbs City Hall Annex, 200 East Broadway.
The proposed new bighorn sheep access program took an unexpected turn. Click here to read more about proposed reductions in public access to bighorn sheep tags in the Culebras Mountains, as well as about several positive commission decisions that will benefit hunters.
Keeping up to date on hot topics is just one of many reasons to join New Mexico Wildlife Federation. You can either join NMWF or sign up for our Sportsman’s Alert. A donation is not required, but we would put it to good use keeping sportsmen informed on issues affecting hunting and fishing opportunity and conservation in the state.
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North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is widely regarded as the best in the world. It was envisioned in the late 1800s by North American sportsmen as a new way to manage fish and game, reserving wildlife for the noncommercial use of individuals and managed in a way that ensures wildlife populations are sustained forever. The Arizona Game and Fish Department developed a concise…
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Feb. 1 - Bear and turkey draw hunt application deadline
Today is the deadline to apply for draw hunts for bear and turkey. All applications must be submitted online. Results will be available Feb. 29.…
NEWS
Jim Lane hired as Director of Game and Fish
Jim Lane, head of the Wildlife Management Division since 2009, will be the next director of the Department of Game and Fish. He takes over for Tod Stevenson, who is retiring after 33 years with the department including three as director. For more on the announcement, click here.
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