Turkey tracks getting thicker all over New Mexico
As shown by the data, managers have found that New Mexico’s liberal regulations have no significant impact on turkey numbers while providing generous seasons and ample opportunities for hunters to pursue this exciting and delectable game bird.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIGHORN SHEEP
Rocky Mountain sheep license numbers are inching up. Three ram licenses added to this year’s Latir area hunts brought the draw license totals to 12 rams, and the game department is in the early planning stages to open two new hunt areas, the Rio Grande and Dry Cimarron.
Bighorn on the upswing
Desert and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep numbers are inching up in New Mexico, just as a recent federal judge’s decision cleared the way for resident hunters to receive the vast majority of bighorn tags for the first time ever.
Antelope stocks fairly steady, despite drought
Thanks to stronger laws and game management through New Mexico’s adherence to the North American Model of Wildlife Management, plus efforts by sportsmen and the state to rebuild populations, pronghorn antelope numbers begin to rise.
Rebuilding mule deer numbers will take time
When you think of game species in the West, the mule deer is an iconic representation of western hunting and heritage. With their large distribution and popularity among hunters, Odocoileus hemonious is one of the most economically and socially significant animals in New Mexico.
Elk numbers stable, but still too few for most hunters
Despite the high demand, New Mexico hunters probably can’t expect to see the number of elk licenses increase dramatically in the near future.
Room for all, native or not
The drought has taken a terrible toll on native trout species. In addition to its restoration projects, Game and Fish is working to create recreational native fisheries so the public can reacquaint itself with the trout that make our state unique.
Hatcheries, habitat, fisheries and fire
Eric Frey, the Sportfish Program Manager for Game and Fish, said the state’s trout hatcheries are operating at 100 percent capacity.
'All the above' is goal in trout managemement
Toner Mitchell gives his thoughts on the state of spring fishing in New Mexico.
April 14th Game Commission Report Back
Reporting of the meeting of the New Mexico State Game Commission that was held on Thursday, April 14th at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.
Collaboration Leads to Comprehensive Energy Bill that Benefits All Outdoor Users
The just passed Energy Bill is a great example of what can be accomplished through bipartisan collaboration, and the New Mexico Wildlife Federation applauds Senators Lisa Murkowski, Maria Cantwell, Tom Udall, and Martin Heinrich on their hard work on this comprehensive bill.
New Mexico Wildlife Federation Applauds Passage of the Sportsmen’s Act Through Bipartisan Effort
Senator Martin Heinrich has once again taken the lead in protecting our public lands, cultural heritage, and the interests of hunters, anglers, and the outdoor recreationists of New Mexico by helping to pass the Sportsmen’s Act through the Senate with a bipartisan effort.
New Mexico Wildlife Federation to Join Public in Submitting Comments in Support of BLM Methane Rule
Last month, the Bureau of Land Management announced new methane regulations that will significantly reduce pollution, have a positive impact on taxpayers and protect wildlife.
NMWF Encourages Protection of the New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse
The United States Forest Service recently announced a limited riparian habitat exclosure project along the Rio Cebolla and San Antonio Creek in an effort to protect the endangered New Mexico meadow jumping mouse.
New Mexico Wildlife Federation Celebrates Unlocking of Sabinoso Wilderness Area
utdoor users of New Mexico public lands got a huge win today with the announcement of the opening of the Sabinoso Wilderness area. The 16,000 acre area was previously land locked as it could only be accessed through private lands.
New Mexico Wildlife Federation Responds to End of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Standoff
New Mexico sportsmen and women express their regret that the armed takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge ended with violence, but are relieved the standoff is over.
Moratorium on public lands coal leases will benefit habitat, sportsmen
New Mexico sportsmen and women today applaud President Barack Obama and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell for reforming the federal coal program; it is broken, outdated and costs American taxpayers millions of dollars.