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New hunting, fishing rules take effect this month

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 11, 2016: New hunting, fishing rules take effect this month SANTA FE – Springtime marks the beginning of a new April 1-March 31 “license year” for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish each season – always a good time to bring hunters and anglers up to date on any rule changes. This year, some of those changes are significant: Military discounts: Starting this year, New Mexico residents who are active-duty military or veterans will receive 50 percent discounts on all licenses, permits and stamps. Documentation is not required at the time of purchase, but may be requested later. OK on bow fishing: Bow fishing now is a legal means to take game fish in reservoirs and lakes that are open to fishing. It is [...]

Citizen Advisory Committees to meet to recommend Habitat Stamp projects

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact: Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 11, 2016: Citizen Advisory Committees to meet to recommend Habitat Stamp Projects SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled statewide Habitat Stamp Program Citizens Advisory Committee meetings for 2016. Citizen advisors will prioritize Habitat Stamp-funded projects for 2017 and 2018. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the following regional Citizen Advisory Committee meetings: Central: 9 a.m. April 28, Cibola National Forest office, 2113 Osuna Road NE, Albuquerque. Northeast: 9 a.m. May 2, Carson National Forest office, 208 Cruz Alta Road, Taos. Southeast: 10 a.m. May 7, Bureau of Land Management office, 2909 W. Second St., Roswell. Northwest: 9 a.m. May 11, Bureau of Land Management office, 6251 College Blvd., Farmington. Southwest: 10 a.m. May 14, Gila National Forest [...]

Donate part of your state tax refund to help wildlife

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 8, 2016: Donate part of your state tax refund to help wildlife SANTA FE – Want to help wildlife in need of conservation? It’s as easy as filing out a line on your state tax return to donate some or all of your refund to the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Share with Wildlife program. The Share with Wildlife program funds many projects and organizations, including the nonprofit New Mexico Wildlife Center in Espanola, where injured animals receive veterinary care and rehabilitation before being released back into the wild. The program also funds research, including the study of natural defenses that bat species in New Mexico may have against white-nose syndrome, a devastating disease wiping out many bat colonies in the eastern United States. [...]

Department seeking next generation of conservation officers

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 6, 2016: Department seeking next generation of conservation officers SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is seeking qualified men and women to join the next generation of conservation officers who protect and conserve the state’s natural resources. Applications for game warden trainees with salaries starting at $17.03 an hour will be accepted by the New Mexico State Personnel Office until June 5, 2016. Please visit www.wildlife.state.nm.us to learn more about the position and how to apply. Prior law enforcement experience is not required, but successful applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as fisheries or wildlife biology, forestry or criminal justice. Please visit www.wildlife.state.nm.us for a complete list of qualifying degrees. Candidates [...]

Game Commission to meet April 14 in Las Cruces

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866 Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 1, 2016: Game Commission to meet April 14 in Las Cruces SANTA FE – The New Mexico Game Commission will meet April 14 in Las Cruces to consider numerous matters, including a proposed rule change to improve public access to the department’s wildlife management areas. The meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, in Las Cruces. Other agenda items include: Presentation of the department’s Statewide Fisheries Management Plan. Proposed migratory bird rules for the 2016-2017 hunting seasons. Update on proposed shooting ranges throughout New Mexico. The full agenda, detailed agenda-item briefings and other information are available on the Department of Game and Fish website. Details of proposed [...]

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